来源:mining.com
Rare earths firm REalloys has received a letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for a loan worth up to $200 million to fund processing and magnet facilities, in what would be Washington’s latest move to bolster American production of the specialized materials.
In a letter dated September 18 and seen by Reuters, privately held REalloys has met initial requirements to apply for the $200 million EXIM loan and, if approved, would have a 15-year repayment term, longer than the company likely would have with private financing.
EXIM, which acts as the US government’s export credit agency, confirmed the letter of interest on Wednesday, the same day REalloys announced the loan potential.