Chilean Cobalt Corp. Announces Completion of Strategic Equity Investment by Glencore and Madesal
Rhea-AI Summary
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) closed a brokered private placement with Glencore and Madesal, raising USD $3,000,000 by issuing 6,000,000 common shares at $0.50 per share on December 3, 2025. DA Davidson acted as lead agent and bookrunner.
Net proceeds will fund exploration fieldwork at La Cobaltera and El Cofre, pursue district consolidation opportunities, advance ESG diligence and continuous improvement, and support general corporate and working capital needs. Management described Glencore and Madesal as strategic investors expected to add market expertise and local capability.
Positive
- Raised USD $3,000,000 in gross proceeds
- Issued 6,000,000 common shares at $0.50 per share
- Proceeds allocated to La Cobaltera and El Cofre exploration
- Strategic investment from Glencore and Madesal
Negative
- Issuance of 6,000,000 new shares increases outstanding share count
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, COBA gained 17.30%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Strategic financing | Positive | +17.3% | PIPE financing with Glencore and Madesal raising $3,000,000 at $0.50. |
| Nov 13 | Offtake agreement | Positive | +39.2% | Exclusive life-of-mine right to purchase up to 100% of output. |
| Nov 12 | LOI rare earths | Positive | +0.0% | LOI for option to acquire 100% of rare earth project in Chile. |
| Sep 15 | District acquisition | Positive | +2.4% | Acquisition of 3,742 hectares including El Cofre and La Cobaltera claims. |
| Sep 10 | ESG rating | Positive | -2.8% | Inaugural Digbee ESG BB rating for corporate and project performance. |
Recent strategic and project news with Glencore and district expansion have often seen positive price reactions, though some constructive ESG and acquisition updates showed muted or negative moves.
This announcement of a $3,000,000 equity investment from Glencore and Madesal follows several strategic steps in late 2025. The company recently signed an offtake arrangement granting Glencore rights to up to 100% of cobalt and copper products, and earlier pursued an LOI for a rare earth project covering 4,250 hectares. It also expanded its San Juan district holdings to 6,377 hectares and received a Digbee ESG rating of BB. Together, these events show a pattern of partnership-building, asset expansion, and ESG positioning ahead of today’s financing.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +17.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior patterns where strategic news involving Glencore and district expansion generated sizeable gains, such as moves of 17.3% and 39.23% after earlier 2025 announcements. The new $3,000,000 equity investment directly addresses previously disclosed liquidity constraints, but it also adds new shares on top of past issuances. Investors monitoring sustainability would consider ongoing losses and prior impairments when assessing how durable a surge might be.
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BERWYN, PA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB:COBA) ("Chilean Cobalt" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has closed a brokered private placement financing (the "Offering") with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore plc (LSE:GLEN) (together, with its subsidiaries, "Glencore") and Madesal SpA (together, with its subsidiaries, "Madesal"), raising gross proceeds of USD
The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for exploration fieldwork at La Cobaltera and El Cofre, to pursue additional district consolidation opportunities, advance ESG diligence and continuous improvement, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.
"We are delighted to welcome Glencore and Madesal as strategic investors in Chilean Cobalt. Their participation represents a strong endorsement of our assets and our vision to establish Chile as a key supplier of responsibly sourced cobalt, while also establishing Chilean Cobalt as a significant copper producer, in one of the world's premier mining districts," said Duncan T. Blount, Chairman and CEO of Chilean Cobalt. "Glencore brings deep global expertise in critical minerals markets, while Madesal's extensive experience in construction and industrial activities across Chile is expected to add valuable on-the-ground capability as we advance our projects. This investment strengthens our ability to accelerate work at La Cobaltera and El Cofre and supports our broader district consolidation efforts."
This press release does not constitute an offer or sale of, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Chilean Cobalt Corp.
Chilean Cobalt Corp. is a US-based critical minerals exploration and development company focused on the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project in northern Chile, one of the world's few primary cobalt districts. Chilean Cobalt is committed to creating ecological and social value for all stakeholders; economic value for Chile and the Chilean communities in which it operates; and financial value for its shareholders.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future business or financial results) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements, include, among others, statements the Company makes regarding its ability to further consolidate the district through future acquisitions, to establish Chile as a key supplier of responsibly sourced cobalt, to leverage the expertise of Glencore and/or Madesal, to establish "Proven" or "Probable" Reserves, as defined by the SEC under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study for the minerals that the Company seeks to produce and to navigate the inherent risks of mining, exploration, development, and processing operations that may negatively impact the business. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the Company. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
CONTACTS:
Chilean Cobalt Corp.
Duncan T. Blount
Chairman & CEO
Duncan.Blount@chileancobaltcorp.com
SOURCE: Chilean Cobalt Corp.
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