IGO to Divest Nova Nickel Operation to Global Lithium for A$7m
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.IGO Limited agreed to sell its Nova Nickel Operation in Western Australia to Global Lithium Resources for A$7 million, comprising cash, shares, and deferred payments. This strategic move allows IGO to exit a non-core asset as nickel mining concludes by December 2026, while Global Lithium plans to repurpose the plant for lithium processing from mid-2027. The deal supports regional employment and reinforces IGO's focus on critical minerals.
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IGO Limited has agreed to sell its Nova Nickel Operation in Western Australia to Global Lithium Resources for total consideration of A$7 million, comprising cash, shares and deferred payment. The deal includes the Nova processing plant, associated infrastructure and rehabilitation obligations, marking a strategic move by IGO to exit a non-core asset as nickel mining at Nova is scheduled to conclude in the December 2026 quarter.
Global Lithium plans to repurpose the Nova plant to process pegmatite ore from its Manna Lithium Project, around 170 kilometres away, with concentrate production targeted from mid-2027. The transaction, which remains subject to customary approvals including from the ACCC, is positioned to sustain regional economic activity and employment, while reinforcing IGO’s focus on optimising its portfolio around longer-term critical minerals opportunities.
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IGO Limited is an Australian mining and exploration company focused on critical minerals, with operations and assets in Western Australia. Its portfolio has included the Nova Nickel Operation, a long-running nickel mine and processing plant, alongside interests aligned to the lithium and broader energy-transition minerals sector.
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