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A South Korean court approved Korea Zinc’s $1.9B share sale to fund a U.S. critical minerals smelter backed by American funds.
A South Korean court has approved Korea Zinc’s plan to issue $1.9 billion in new shares to fund a $7.4 billion U.S. critical minerals smelter in Tennessee, backed by U.S. government funding to reduce reliance on China for materials used in chips, electronics, and defense.
The decision, which clears a major legal hurdle, allows a U.S.-controlled joint venture to acquire a 10% stake in the company.
Korea Zinc shares rose up to 5%, while YoungPoong’s shares fell nearly 10%.
Though MBK Partners and YoungPoong opposed the deal over shareholder dilution and fairness, they said they support the project for mutual economic benefit.
The move may strengthen Chairman Yun B. Choi’s position amid an ongoing corporate power struggle.
Un tribunal surcoreano aprobó la venta de acciones de Korea Zinc por $ 1.9B para financiar una fundición de minerales críticos de los Estados Unidos respaldada por fondos estadounidenses.