Ucore Rare Metals Inc. Secures Funding for Strategic Metals Complex Development

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has announced the closure of an oversubscribed brokered private placement, with units priced at $1.20 each. This financial move, led by Red Cloud Securities Inc. and co-agent Raymond James Ltd., is set to bolster the development of Ucore's Strategic Metals Complex in Louisiana. Each unit sold includes one common share and one-half of a warrant, exercisable at $1.75 for 36 months, showcasing strong investor confidence in Ucore's vision.

The net proceeds from this placement are earmarked for several key initiatives, including the advancement of feedstock and offtake agreements, fulfilling commitments to the U.S. Department of Defense and Natural Resources Canada, and pushing forward with commercial testing and engineering progress. With the potential for agents' options to increase total gross proceeds to $11.5 million, pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, this funding round represents a significant milestone for Ucore.

This development is crucial as it underscores Ucore's commitment to establishing a North American supply chain for rare-earth elements, directly challenging the People's Republic of China's current dominance in this sector. The establishment of the Strategic Metals Complex in Louisiana is a pivotal step towards achieving this goal, with plans for further complexes in Canada and Alaska, and the development of the Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Heavy REE Project in Southeast Alaska. Ucore's efforts are not just about business growth but are also aligned with broader strategic interests to secure critical metal resources essential for various high-tech and defense applications.