Core Viewpoint - Critical Metals Corp has secured a non-dilutive funding package of $120 million from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to support the development of the Tanbreez Project, a significant rare earth deposit in Greenland [1][2]. Funding and Financials - The funding package is part of EXIM's Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative (SCRI) and is intended to cover project costs with a repayment term of 15 years [2]. - The total capital expenditure required for the Tanbreez Project is estimated at $290 million, with an expected annual production capacity of up to 85,000 metric tons of rare earth materials during initial commercial production [3]. Project Development and Strategic Importance - The CEO of Critical Metals Corp emphasized that the Tanbreez Project is a world-class asset that will provide critical rare earth metals, countering China's dominance in the supply chain [4]. - The company plans to complete a definitive feasibility study by the end of 2025, which will include essential data such as volumes and timelines [4]. - An investment of $10 million in exploration expenses is planned for 2025 to potentially increase ownership of the asset to 92.5% [4]. Strategic Context - The proposed funding may receive special consideration under EXIM's 2019 reauthorization, aimed at mitigating competitive impacts from China and enhancing U.S. leadership in transformational export areas [5]. - The SCRI program is part of the China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP), designed to help U.S. exporters compete with Chinese companies [6]. Company Overview - Critical Metals Corp is focused on critical metals and minerals essential for electrification and next-generation technologies, with the Tanbreez Project being a key asset located in Southern Greenland [7]. - The company also has the Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria, which is the first fully permitted lithium mine in Europe and is strategically positioned for production [8].