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Victory Metals Limited (ASX:VTM)

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Current share price for VTM : $1.430 0.05 (3.62%)+
Announcement
Release
1 Oct 2025 9:22AM
Price at Release
$1.380
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Summary
Victory Metals Limited has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sumitomo Corporation to advance offtake and strategic cooperation for its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project. This partnership, strengthening ties beyond the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2024, outlines a framework for Victory to supply up to 30% of its annual production, including mixed rare earth products, to Sumitomo for an initial term of five years. The LOI sets the stage for binding offtake negotiations, with sales from pilot plant operations expected to begin in 2027. Victory's Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Clark, highlighted the strategic importance of the North Stanmore Project and the shared vision with Sumitomo to establish a secure supply chain for critical rare earths. The project is positioned as Australia's largest indicated clay heavy rare earth resource following a robust Mineral Resource Estimate announced in August 2025.
Key Points
  • Partnership with Sumitomo Corporation to advance offtake and strategic cooperation.
  • Non-binding LOI builds on the December 2024 MOU.
  • Victory to supply up to 30% of annual production to Sumitomo.
  • Sales from pilot plant operations expected to commence in 2027.
  • LOI sets the stage for binding offtake negotiations.
  • Victory's North Stanmore Project is Australia's largest indicated clay heavy rare earth resource.
  • The partnership aims to establish a secure supply chain for critical rare earths.
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