US$10M Secured from KSA Sovereign Wealth Investment Arm
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ASX RELEASE
24 June 2025
US$10 Million secured from Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth
Investment Arm
Victory Metals Ltd (ASX:VTM, "Victory" or the "Company") pleased to announce it has received
board approval and a Letter of Committment from Sanabil Investments LLC (“Sanabil”), a globally
respected sovereign investment firm which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to provide a US$10 million loan facility. The funding will not only
strengthen Victory’s financial position but it aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its push into
downstream critical minerals. It marks a major step forward in advancing North Stanmore as a
strategic source of rare earths for global supply chains.
Highlights:
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Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned investment company of the Public Investment Fund
(PIF) of Saudi Arabia
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Unsecured, US$10 million loan facility with a 2-year moratorium on interest payments and
a 3.9% interest rate over the remaining term
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Sanabil has requested the first right to provide future funding for A$330 million for the
development and construction of the processing plant
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Funds to be used for general corporate purposes, including exploration, capital, operating,
and development expenditure to fast-track North Stanmore Project
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Sanabil deploys US$3 billion annually into high impact companies and projects worldwide
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Funding strongly aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritises economic
diversification and downstream investment in critical minerals and rare earth processing
Victory’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Brendan Clark commented:
“This is a defining milestone for Victory to secure funding from Sanabil, one of the world’s most
respected sovereign investment institutions, speaks volumes about the scale, quality and global
relevance of our North Stanmore Project.
Sanabil’s support goes far beyond capital. They bring a funding pathway for North Stanmore to
development, deep international networks, geopolitical reach, and alignment with Saudi Arabia’s
2030 vision of becoming a global leader in critical minerals and industrial technology.
ACN: 124 279 750 E: info@victorymetalsaustralia.com D: +61 (08) 6555 2950 A: Suite 1, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008
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We are proud to be one of the very few Australian companies selected for this level of strategic
backing, and we look forward to working with Sanabil to realise the full potential of Victory and the
broader rare earths opportunity.”
Victory has received a Letter of Commitment with from Sanibil, with the loaned funds to be used
for general corporate purposes, exploration, capital, operating and development expenditure to
advance the development of the North Stanmore Project.
The key terms are set out below:
Lender
Sanabil Investments LLC
Facility amount
US$10,000,000
Term
72 months
Interest
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Security
Unsecured
Fees
Nil
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Repayments
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2 year moratorium on interest payments
3.9% per annum following expiry of moratorium
No repayments for 2 years.
Repayment of principal and interest in line with amortisation
schedule in years 3-6.
Victory may repay all amounts under the Loan Agreement in full or
in part before the scheduled maturity date without incurring any
penalty or additional charge.
Right of First
Refusal
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Victory grants Sanabil a right of first refusal with respect to any
future financing arrangements related to the development and
construction of the North Stanmore Project (currently estimated at
A$330,000,000) ("Funding ROFR").
Events of default
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Failure to make repayments in accordance with the amortisation
schedule unless remedied within 15 business days.
Failure to fulfil or comply with any obligations under the Loan
Agreement, unless remedied within 15 business days. These
obligations primarily relate to notification obligations of certain
events adverse to Victory.
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Completion
Execution of final documentation and satisfaction of standard
condition precedents
ACN: 124 279 750 E: info@victorymetalsaustralia.com D: +61 (08) 6555 2950 A: Suite 1, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008
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About Sanabil Investments
Sanabil Investments is a financial investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund
(PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a mandate to deploy approximately US$3 billion per
annum, Sanabil invests in transformative, high-growth companies and technologies across the
globe. Its portfolio includes partnerships with some of the world’s most respected investment
managers and firms, including Blackstone, KKR, and General Atlantic. As a key instrument of Saudi
Arabia’s Vision 2030, Sanabil plays a vital role in driving economic diversification by backing ventures
in strategic sectors such as healthcare, clean energy, advanced materials, and critical minerals.
Strategic Alignment with Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a national transformation initiative aimed at diversifying the Kingdom’s
economy beyond oil and gas by investing in high-impact sectors such as mining, advanced
manufacturing, and renewable technologies. A key pillar of this strategy is the development of
downstream processing capabilities for critical minerals and rare earth elements, which are
essential for defence, semiconductors, clean energy, and electric mobility.
Sanabil Investments LLC, as a major arm of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), plays a central role in
deploying capital into projects that align with this national vision. With approximately US$3 billion
deployed annually into global growth companies, Sanabil’s involvement signals strong geopolitical
and commercial validation of Victory’s North Stanmore Project.
Victory Metals is uniquely positioned to support this transition with its large-scale, clay-hosted
deposit rich in heavy rare earths and strategic defence metals all being crucial inputs for Saudi
Arabia’s industrial diversification and downstream ambitions. This partnership lays the groundwork
for potential future collaboration on non-Chinese aligned supply chains.
This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Victory Metals Limited.
For further information please contact:
Brendan Clark
CEO and Executive Director
b.clark@victorymetalsaustralia.com
Ben Creagh
Investor and Media Relations
benc@nwrcommunications.com.au
Victory Metals Limited
Victory is dedicated to the exploration and development of its flagship North Stanmore Heavy Rare
Earth Elements (HREE), Scandium, Gallium and Hafnium Project, located in the Cue Region of
Western Australia. The Company is committed to advancing this world-class project to unlock its
significant potential.
ACN: 124 279 750 E: info@victorymetalsaustralia.com D: +61 (08) 6555 2950 A: Suite 1, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008
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