Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSX: SCY) is pleased to announce that it has received C$1,031,250 pursuant to a private placement of 5,729,167 common shares, priced at C$0.18 per share. The source of the funds was 97% from insiders, with the remainder provided by one independent investor. No fees were paid on the transaction.

The proceeds from the financing will be used for general working capital, and specifically for the advancement of the Company’s Nyngan Scandium Project in NSW, Australia.

All securities issued under the private placement will be subject to a Canadian hold period expiring four months after the closing date. The securities will also be subject to restrictions on resale under U.S. federal securities laws. Closing of the private placement is subject to stock exchange approval.