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Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB: LEMIF) announced that the County Administrative Boards of Jönköping and Östergötland have endorsed Greenna Minerals AB’s application for an Exploitation Concession (25-year mining lease) for Norra Kärr on December 3, 2025. This endorsement means the permit application will proceed to a decision by the Swedish Mining Inspectorate rather than the government.

The company noted this endorsement is a significant consultation milestone but is not a final permit; an environmental permit (addressing water and other impacts) is still required before development can proceed.

Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB: LEMIF) provided a progress update on its Norra Kärr heavy rare earths project in Sweden and reiterated the deposit's strategic importance to Europe amid a global HREE shortage. Norra Kärr is estimated to produce 248 t Dysprosium and 36 t Terbium oxides annually over an initial 26-year mine life while exploiting only 30% of the defined resource. A mining lease application (25-year) is under review by Swedish authorities and supplementary information was circulated to local county boards in October. Workstreams include SGS Lakefield metallurgical testwork, an upgrade to the mineral resource estimate, and community engagement via a Project Café. The company highlighted a 65% reduction in operational footprint by removing on-site chemical processing.

Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB:LEMIF) has submitted supplementary information for its Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREE) Project exploitation concession application in Sweden. The submission addresses environmental impact queries from regional stakeholders and County Administrative Boards.

The project has undergone significant improvements, featuring a 65% smaller operational footprint and focusing solely on extraction and mineral processing. The Norra Kärr deposit, discovered by the Geological Survey of Sweden in the early 1900s, is recognized as one of Europe's richest HREE deposits, particularly for dysprosium and terbium.

This development comes amid recent geopolitical tensions, with China's dominance in the rare earth supply chain and recent export restrictions leading to substantial price increases for HREEs. The project aims to establish a secure European supply chain for critical rare earth elements.

Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB:LEMIF) reported Q3 2025 financial results, highlighting a reduced net loss of $611,307 compared to $1,179,168 in Q2 2025. The company successfully closed a private placement raising C$2,838,160 through issuing 17,738,500 units at C$0.16 per unit.

The company maintains its Woxna Graphite mine in "production-ready" status and is updating its restart study with successful crushing tests completed. At Norra Kärr HREE Project, the company is awaiting a decision on its 25-year mining lease application in Q4 2025, while progressing with Pre-feasibility Study targeted for H1 2026. The Bihor Sud Nickel-Cobalt Project is undergoing reassessment following the acquisition of Avram Iancu mine permits.

As of July 31, 2025, LEMIF reported working capital of $679,695 and total assets of $29,503,036, with an accumulated deficit of $51,812,349.

Leading Edge Materials (TSXV: LEM) (OTCQB: LEMIF) provided an update regarding their previously announced non-brokered private placement, clarifying that no finder's fee was paid in connection with the closing of the financing.

The company, focused on developing critical raw materials projects in the European Union, maintains a portfolio including the 100% owned Woxna Graphite mine (Sweden), 100% owned Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements project (Sweden), and 51% owned Bihor Sud Nickel Cobalt exploration alliance (Romania). These projects align with EU's critical raw materials strategy, particularly for applications in lithium-ion batteries, permanent magnets, and defense applications.

Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB: LEMIF) has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement, raising C$2,838,160 through the issuance of 17,738,500 units at C$0.16 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant, with warrants exercisable at C$0.32 for four years.

Director Eric Krafft acquired 10,666,000 units, increasing his control to approximately 38.30% of outstanding shares (48.28% on a partially diluted basis). The proceeds will fund the Company's projects in Sweden and Romania, along with general working capital purposes. The securities are subject to a hold period until December 15, 2025.

Leading Edge Materials (OTCQB:LEMIF) has announced a 30-day extension for closing its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The company aims to raise up to C$4 million through the issuance of 25 million units at C$0.16 per unit. The terms remain unchanged from the June 10, 2025 announcement.

The proceeds will support the company's projects in Sweden and Romania, along with general working capital needs. Company insiders are expected to participate in the placement, constituting a related party transaction under MI 61-101, though exemptions from formal valuation requirements are anticipated.

The private placement targets Canadian, Nordic, and international investors, with securities subject to a four-month hold period. The offering requires regulatory approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Leading Edge Materials (LEMIF) provided an investor update on its critical raw materials (CRM) portfolio and significant activities. The company is positioning itself as a European CRM producer amid growing concerns about supply security and geopolitical uncertainty. Key developments include: progress on the Norra Kärr HREE project, where additional environmental data is needed for the mining lease application, with PFS completion expected in Q1 2026; potential restart evaluation of the Woxna Graphite mine with ongoing testwork and production optimization studies; and a major milestone in Romania with LEMR receiving ownership and operational permits for the Avram Iancu mine, which has significant polymetallic potential. The company's projects align with G7's Critical Minerals Action Plan and Europe's push for supply chain independence from China.

Leading Edge Materials Corp. (LEMIF) reported Q2 2025 financial results with a net loss of $1,179,168, compared to $669,216 in Q1 2025. The company is advancing three key projects: Woxna Graphite Mine (maintained in production-ready state), Norra Kärr HREE Project (developing Rapid Development Plan for early production), and Bihor Sud Nickel-Cobalt Project (ongoing exploration). The increased loss was primarily due to share-based compensation of $585,529 and foreign exchange losses of $117,063. The company maintains working capital of $1,191,514 but will require additional funding for operations restart at Woxna Graphite and future development of Norra Kärr. Notable developments include updates on Norra Kärr's development plan, Woxna Graphite's potential restart, and the company's plan to reapply for EU's Strategic Projects list under the Critical Raw Materials Act.