Leading Edge Materials (LEM) Corporate Presentation summary
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Corporate Presentation summary
3 Nov, 2025Strategic focus and portfolio
Focuses on critical raw materials, especially heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) and natural graphite, with all assets located in the EU, including 100% owned projects in Sweden and a polymetallic exploration in Romania.
Projects address supply chain vulnerabilities in Europe for key industries such as renewables, e-mobility, and defense.
Leadership team has significant mining and financial experience, with strong insider and Swedish shareholdings.
Norra Kärr HREE project
One of Europe's most advanced HREE projects, targeting dysprosium and terbium for permanent magnets in EVs and wind turbines.
Mining lease decision expected Q4 2025; pre-feasibility study completion targeted for Q1 2026.
2021 PEA estimates 5,341 tpa TREOs, 1,005 tpa MagREOs, 26-year LOM, post-tax NPV (10%) of $762M, IRR 26.3%, and $206M average annual EBITDA.
Project redesign reduced land area by 65%, water demand by 20-30%, and moved chemical processing off-site, enhancing sustainability.
Revenue distribution: 74% REO, with Dy, Nd, Tb, and Pr as key contributors.
Woxna Graphite project
Built and permitted mine and processing plant in Sweden, with flake concentrate production of 10,000+ tpa at >94% Cg, potential to increase to 15,000 tpa.
2021 PEA: post-tax NPV (8%) of $248M, IRR 37.4%, $1,425M revenues, $49M average annual EBITDA, 15-year LOM.
Plant upgrades and new business plan under evaluation to support a potential restart and meet European battery and defense demand.
Woxna's CSPG has 85-90% lower CO2 impact than Chinese alternatives, supporting EU sustainability goals.
Latest events from Leading Edge Materials
- Key projects advanced and financing secured, but net losses increased amid strong market demand.LEM
Q4 202526 Jan 2026 - Advancing EU critical raw materials projects with a focus on production and sustainability.LEM
Nordic Funds & Mines Conference 202414 Jan 2026 - Q3 2025 net loss narrowed, private placement closed, and critical materials projects advanced.LEM
Q3 202519 Sep 2025 - Net loss widened in Q2 2025 as project development progressed and capital needs increased.LEM
Q2 202521 Jun 2025 - Q3 2024 loss widened year-over-year, but funding and EU policy support drive project momentum.LEM
Q3 202413 Jun 2025 - Q2 2024 net loss narrowed year-over-year as EU policy and project milestones support future growth.LEM
Q2 202413 Jun 2025 - Q1 2025 net loss widened as Leading Edge advances key EU critical raw material projects.LEM
Q1 20256 Jun 2025 - Project advances, narrowed Q4 loss, and EU policy support set stage for pivotal 2025.LEM
Q4 20245 Jun 2025