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5E Advanced Materials reports that independent tests confirmed the formation of iron boride (Fe2B) in Ferrobor samples and that the conversion efficiency for Fe2O3 + B2O3 at 1,300 °C rose to an average of 51–62% (compared with ~11% at 1,200 °C). The company has begun trials at 1,400 °C and plans to produce a roughly 500‑gram batch with an external partner for process optimization and customer sample production. The Ferrobor program is linked to the Fort Cady boron resource, which is designated as critical infrastructure and has already received $8 million in funding from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. » More on de.investing.com

The Export-Import Bank of the United States has committed an initial $8 million investment for 5E Advanced Materials’ Fort Cady boron project. The sum is a precursor to a proposed $285 million project loan for which a letter of intent is already in place. Fort Cady has been designated a strategic project to strengthen US supply chains for critical minerals and holds all required permits; the project aims to produce boron specialty materials and lithium as a byproduct. Following the announcement the stock rose sharply, and the company reports progress on engineering, financing and customer acquisition as well as several commercial agreements. » More on de.investing.com

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is investing $8 million in 5E Advanced Materials’ Fort Cady boron project, which was highlighted in the U.S. critical minerals initiative. The financing is intended to support development of the project and precedes a sought project loan of $285 million; a letter of intent is already in place. Fort Cady is designated as critical infrastructure, holds all required permits and is approaching a final investment decision after progress on engineering, financing and customer development. The project is planned to produce high-quality boron specialty materials and recover lithium as a byproduct; four commercial agreements were most recently signed. » More on de.investing.com