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Nth Cycle Glencore off-take binds Project SHIELD; KCAC merger progresses toward NTH listing

Sep 22, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The Glencore off-take reduces execution risk for SHIELD and strengthens expected cash flows, improving the post-merger equity case for KCAC via the NTH listing; near-term catalysts include definitive agreement timing by end-2026.

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Nth Cycle and Glencore announced a binding 10-year off-take for Project SHIELD, valued at over $1 billion based on Q2 2026 pricing. The deal secures 100% of the black mass supply and offtakes for MHP and battery-grade lithium carbonate, while pursuing definitive agreements by end-2026, supporting Kensington’s KCAC merger and a potential NTH listing.

Glencore signs 10-year off-take, >$1B value (Q2 pricing). Strengthens SHIELD feedstock.
100% black mass supply secured; MHP and Li carbonate offtake. Supports domestic critical-minerals pipeline.
End-2026 definitive agreements target; DOE grant and export controls align. Near-term catalyst for KCAC.
Nth Cycle’s SPAC merger with Kensington proceeds; ticker NTH upon closing.

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