Volato Group Inc. and M2i Global are moving forward with their proposed merger, aiming to create a scalable platform focused on long-term growth in critical infrastructure markets. The combined company is expected to leverage M2i Global’s expertise in critical minerals and supply chain resilience along with Volato’s aviation technology and operational capabilities. This partnership is designed to support sectors affected by evolving U.S. policies on domestic processing and allied sourcing of critical minerals. The merger is anticipated to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions, and will position the new entity to participate in the expanding U.S. critical minerals market, estimated at over $320 billion annually.

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