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Investing.com - H.C. Wainwright has reiterated its Buy rating and $2.20 price target on Electra Battery Materials Corp. (NASDAQ:ELBM) following the company’s announcement of potential government funding. The stock, currently trading at $0.99, shows significant upside potential according to InvestingPro data, with analyst targets ranging from $2.10 to $2.51.
On September 12, Electra Battery Materials signed a term sheet for C$17.5 million in proposed funding from Invest Ontario, an agency of the Government of Ontario, to support the construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery.
The Ontario funding could become part of an estimated C$100.0 million investment needed for the final construction phases of the refinery, accounting for inflation and adjustments from the company’s 2023 cost estimate.
This government support follows the U.S. Department of Defense’s $20.0 million award in August 2024, with Electra also engaged in ongoing discussions with the Government of Canada, bringing potential government funding to approximately $48.0 million (C$64.0 million).
Once operational, the facility is expected to produce 6,500 tonnes of battery-grade cobalt sulfate annually and would become North America’s only producer in a market where 90% of global supply currently comes from China. The company’s market capitalization stands at $18.35 million, reflecting the early-stage nature of this strategic initiative.
In other recent news, Electra Battery Materials Corporation has announced several significant developments. The company disclosed amendments to its recapitalization and restructuring terms aimed at completing North America’s first battery-grade cobalt sulfate refinery. These amendments involve converting approximately $41.3 million of outstanding secured convertible notes into about 55 million units, each priced at $0.75. Additionally, Electra has secured C$17.5 million in proposed funding from Invest Ontario to support the construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming Shores. This facility is projected to produce 6,500 tonnes of cobalt sulfate annually, sufficient for manufacturing up to 1 million electric vehicles per year. Electra also detailed a $30 million financing package, with Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation and ECM Capital Advisors Ltd. as co-lead agents for a private placement. In leadership news, the company announced the nomination of Jody Thomas, former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, and Rear Admiral Gerard Hueber (Retired) to its Board of Directors. These appointments bring extensive experience in national defense and naval operations to Electra’s leadership team.
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