France plans to become Eramet’s largest shareholder in critical-minerals push
The government said it would join the company’s planned €500 million capital increase, subject to regulatory approvals.
Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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The French government said it plans to participate in mining group Eramet’s planned capital increase and become its largest shareholder. In a 12 October announcement, Eramet confirmed its intention to raise €500 million in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The state would subscribe in line with its existing stake and use preferential subscription rights acquired from long-standing partner Sorame-CEIR. The change in shareholder position and a new pact remain conditional on regulatory approvals, including an exemption from France’s financial markets authority, AMF; the transaction has not been completed.
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Capital-raise plan
Eramet’s stated intention to raise €500 million.
- Eramet planned capital increase
- 500 million EUR
- 2026 · Target
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The amount is the company’s plan, not a completed capital transaction.
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- Metal and mineral mining and refiningSuggested
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