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EXIM backs Westwater’s Alabama graphite push with $25M non-dilutive loan

Aug 10, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Non-dilutive funding reduces dilution risk, enhances project economics, and provides a clear near-term milestone (2027 production), which can support multiple expansion catalysts and sentiment improvement.

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EXIM approved a $25 million direct loan to Westwater Resources for the Kellyton Graphite Plant under the Make More in America initiative, providing non-dilutive capital to advance construction toward 2027 production. The financing strengthens Westwater’s domestic, mine-to-market graphite platform anchored by Coosa and improves the path to commercial CSPG production while creating ~100 jobs in Alabama.

EXIM approves $25M direct loan for Kellyton, non-dilutive financing.
MMIA initiative; JPMorgan arranged the financing deal.
Phase I CSPG output estimated at 12,500 MT/year; ~100 jobs in Alabama.
Coosa Graphite Deposit (~41,965 acres) is largest US natural flake source.

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