Leading Edge Materials Accepted as a Project Partner BY Eit Rawmaterials
NEWS RELEASE December 14, 2025
LEADING EDGE MATERIALS CORP.
14th Floor 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4H1
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TSX.V: LEM | Nasdaq First North: LEMSE | OTCQB: LEMIF | FRA: 7FL
LEADING EDGE MATERIALS ACCEPTED AS A PROJECT PARTNER BY EIT RAWMATERIALS
Vancouver, December 14, 2025 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the
“Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) is pleased to
announce that t he Company has been accepted by EIT Raw Materials as a Project Partner. EIT
RawMaterials represents a powerful knowledge and Innovation community in Europe.
About EIT Raw Materials:
EIT RawMaterials is the largest and most active raw materials knowledge and innovation network
globally, comprising over 300 partner organisations across the entire raw materials value chain. EIT
RawMaterials demonstrates its dedication to advancing and su pporting a circular economy in
Europe by fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices. Mandated by the European
Commission, EIT RawMaterials leads the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), which includes
around 800 members representing an investment potential of more than €25 billion.
Since its founding, EIT RawMaterials has deployed over €700 million in direct strategic funding to
support more than 800 projects and start -ups, unlocking approximately €8.3 billion in additional
indirect investment into critical raw materials projects and technologies across Europe and beyond.
Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European
Union, EIT RawMaterials was established in 2015 to advance Europe’s transition to a sustainable
economy. Its mission is to secure a sustainable supply of raw mat erials for Europe, close material
loops, and design innovative product solutions, with the goal to position raw materials as a strategic
strength for Europe through innovation, education, and entrepreneurship.
For more information: www.eitrawmaterials.eu
Kurt Budge CEO comments:
“Becoming a Project Partner of EIT RawMaterials is an important step forwards for Leading Edge
Materials. We're committed to contributing meaningfully to the organization's work in advancing
Europe's critical raw materials ecosystem. During the Autumn, attending a Partner Day in Brussels,
CEO dinner in Stockholm, and Rare Earths and Magnets Conference in Stuttgart have already
provided tremendous value and networking opportunities. We are excited for the year ahead."
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Leading Edge Materials Corp.
Kurt Budge, CEO
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About Leading Edge Materials
Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian public company focused on developing a portfolio of critical
raw material projects located in the European Union. Critical raw materials are determined as such
by the European Union based on their economic importance and supply risk. They are directly linked
to high growth technologies such as lithium -ion batteries and permanent magnets for electric
motors, wind turbines and defense applications. The portfolio of projects includes the 100% owned
Woxna Graphite mine (Swed en), 100% owned Norra Kärr H eavy Rare Earth Elements project
(Sweden), and the 51% owned Bihor Sud Nickel Cobalt exploration alliance (Romania).
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above, on December 14, 2025, at 11:30 PM Vancouver time.
Leading Edge Materials is listed on the TSXV under the symbol “LEM”, OTCQB under the symbol
“LEMIF” and Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the symbol “LEMSE”. Svensk
Kapitalmarknadsgranskning (“SKMG”) is the Company’s Certified Adviser for the Nasdaq First North
Growth Market (Stockholm) and may be contacted via email [email protected] or by phone +46 (0)8 913
008.
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