Western Magnesium Announces US$5 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement with a Private U.S. Investment Firm
September 12 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Western Magnesium Corporation (TSXV:WMG; Frankfurt-M1V;
OTCQB:MLYF) ("Western Magnesium" or the “Company”) announces a
non-brokered private placement with a U.S. based private investment
firm. The private placement will provide the Company with US$5
Million to finance the Company’s growth strategy and ongoing
operations.
Sam Ataya, CEO of Western Magnesium stated, "We are pleased with
this arrangement and that our partner shares our vision for the
future of magnesium production and the overarching growth of
Western Magnesium--to become the world's foremost producer of
low-cost, green magnesium metal.” Ataya continued, “This capital
will enable us to invest in the resources needed to strengthen our
organization as we prepare for commercialization of this strategic
commodity."
The investment is being done at a premium to the current market
price of the Company’s publicly-traded shares, showing their
extreme confidence in the Company, its strategy and management
team. The private placement will consist of one common stock at
US$0.25 in the capital of Western Magnesium and one share purchase
warrant at US$0.42 for a period of two years.
The Offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") final
approval.
About Western Magnesium Western Magnesium's goal is to be
a low-cost producer of green, primary magnesium metal, a strategic
commodity prized for its strength and light weight. Unlike outdated
and costly production processes, Western Magnesium looks to use a
continuous silicothermic process to produce magnesium, which
significantly reduces labor and energy costs relative to current
methods and processes, while being environmentally friendly.
Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this news
release that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Forward‐looking statements in this news release include the
Company’s vision of how Western Magnesium can become the world’s
foremost producer of low-cost, green magnesium metal; the intended
use of proceeds raised; the intention to, and benefits of, using a
continuous silicothermic process to produce magnesium; the terms,
pricing and number of Units issued, and the acceptance of the TSX
Venture Exchange of each tranche of Units. Actual results may
differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number
of factors, including the Company's dolomite reserves may not be
mined because of technical, regulatory, financing or other
obstacles, the market price for magnesium may make our resources
uneconomic, we may not be able hire and retain skilled employees,
we may not receive the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange for
one or more tranches of Units, we may not be able to close a
tranche of Units because of market conditions and other risks
associated with being a mineral exploration and development
company. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
forward‐looking information except as required by law. The reader
is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the
date of this news release.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
For additional information please visit our
website at
http://www.westmagcorp.com or view
our profile on SEDAR
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