Critical Raw Materials – Strategic Import Guarantee
The Strategic Import Guarantee covers up to 80% of the financing granted by a bank to a foreign company operating in the Critical Raw Materials value chain. Financing supports the debtor's general corporate purposes or the development of a new project, with the aim of promoting supply or off-take agreements with Italian counterparties, in line with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.
Who is it for
- Foreign producers, processors and refiners of Critical Raw Materials
- Companies with an existing off-take/supply agreement with Italian counterparties, or, for new sites, a reserved-output commitment to Italy
- Companies trading Critical Raw Materials are also eligible, subject to safeguards ensuring diversified supply.
Benefits
- Easier access to credit: Your bank benefits from SACE’s guarantee backing your loan.
- A facility sized to you, aligned with the value and duration of your off-take agreement
- Flexible use of funds, for general corporate purposes or to build/expand production and processing capacity