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ioneer Ltd Announces Quotation of New Securities
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Equity Issuance
- ioneer Ltd announced the quotation of 400,000,000 new ordinary fully paid shares on February 5, 2026.
- These shares were issued for a cash consideration at an issue price of AUD 0.18 per security.
- Following this quotation, the total number of ordinary fully paid shares quoted on ASX for ioneer Ltd will be 3,074,633,957.
1 day ago
ioneer Ltd announces US$50.4 million institutional placement to advance Rhyolite Ridge project
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Equity Raising
New Projects/Investments
- ioneer Ltd has completed an institutional placement to raise approximately US$50.4 million (A$72 million) by issuing 400.0 million new ordinary shares at A$0.18 per share, representing a 14.3% discount to its last closing price on January 28, 2026.
- The proceeds from this equity raising will fund project activities through Calendar Year 2026, including advancing the Rhyolite Ridge project to full construction readiness and completing a strategic partnering process ahead of a Final Investment Decision (FID) expected in the second half of 2026.
- The Rhyolite Ridge project, which secured a US$996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2025, is fully permitted, shovel-ready, and has binding offtake agreements in place for both lithium and boron, with first production anticipated in 2029.
- The project demonstrates robust economics with an unlevered NPV8 of $2,237 million and an unlevered IRR of 18.0%, underpinning a 77-year mine life.
7 days ago
Ioneer Ltd. Announces US$50 Million Equity Raise for Rhyolite Ridge Project
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Equity Raise
New Projects/Investments
- Ioneer Ltd. has secured US$50 million (approximately A$72 million) through an institutional placement of approximately 400 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of A$0.18 (~US$0.13) per share.
- The issue price represents a 14.3% discount to Ioneer's closing price on January 28, 2026.
- The proceeds will primarily be used to fund long lead items and early works, advance project readiness, cover environmental permitting expenses, other Rhyolite Ridge Project costs, working capital, and obligations under the closed DOE loan.
- This funding aims to strengthen the company's financial position through the completion of the Strategic Partnering Process, a Final Investment Decision, and early construction works for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project.
- The Rhyolite Ridge project is described as the only permitted, shovel-ready lithium-boron project in the U.S., having secured a US$996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy in January 2025 and the final federal permit in October 2024.
8 days ago
Ioneer Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer
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CFO Change
Management Change
Hiring
- Ioneer Ltd has appointed April Hashimoto as its Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 6, 2025.
- Hashimoto brings extensive executive financial leadership experience, including previous CFO roles at Lithium Americas Corp and Pembrook Copper Corp.
- This appointment follows the departure of Ian Bucknell, who will step down from the role effective December 4, 2025.
- A formal search for a permanent CFO will commence after the timing of a Final Investment Decision is determined.
Dec 1, 2025, 1:48 PM
Ioneer Ltd Announces Enhanced Project Economics for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project
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New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Financial Performance
- Ioneer Ltd's Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project now projects a 19% increase in unlevered life of mine NPV to US$2,237 million and an 8% increase in unlevered life of mine IRR to 18.0%.
- Annual production is expected to increase by 9% for lithium hydroxide to 27,800 tpa and 7% for boric acid to 135,500 tpa.
- These improvements stem from reducing vat leach retention time to 1.5 days, enabling a 15% increase in ore processed to 3.4 Mtpa, with only a US$15 million increase in initial capital expenditure.
- The project is positioned in the lowest cost quartile for global lithium production, with an estimated all-in sustaining cash cost of US$4,628 per metric tonne lithium carbonate equivalent for the first 25 years.
- Ioneer has secured a US$996 million loan from the DOE LPO for the project.
Oct 29, 2025, 9:16 PM
Ioneer Ltd Reports Material Improvement in Project Economics and Ongoing Strategic Partnering Process
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New Projects/Investments
Guidance Update
CFO Change
- Ioneer Ltd reported a material improvement in project economics for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, with the unlevered life of mine NPV increasing by 38% to US$1,888 million and the IRR increasing by 16% to 16.8%.
- The company successfully raised US$2.2 million via a Share Purchase Plan, following a US$16 million placement, to accelerate project development.
- Ioneer holds all significant Federal and State authorizations required for construction of the Rhyolite Ridge Project, but is involved in an ongoing federal lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management decision.
- The strategic partnering process for the Rhyolite Ridge Project is ongoing with active discussions, targeting completion in 1H 2026.
- As of September 30, 2025, Ioneer's total cash and cash equivalents stood at US$21.8 million.
Oct 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
Ioneer Announces Chief Financial Officer Departure
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CFO Change
Management Change
New Projects/Investments
- Ian Bucknell, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary of Ioneer Ltd, will depart the company in mid-December 2025 to pursue other interests, after seven years of service.
- The company intends to relocate the CFO role to the U.S. to ensure strong financial leadership and cost control for the Rhyolite Ridge Project in Nevada, with the Company Secretarial role remaining in Australia.
- Mr. Bucknell will continue in his current roles through his contractual notice period to ensure business continuity and a smooth transition, assisting with the completion of the results season, including the 20-F for U.S. reporting purposes, and preparation of the AGM.
Sep 23, 2025, 8:05 PM
Ioneer Ltd Reports FY2025 Results, Advances Rhyolite Ridge Project with Permitting and Funding
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Earnings
New Projects/Investments
Debt Issuance
- Ioneer Ltd reported a net loss after tax of $9,554,000 for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, compared to $7,825,000 in the prior year, with net assets of $230,298,000.
- The company achieved significant progress on its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, including receiving a favorable Record of Decision (ROD) in October 2024, closing an upgraded US$996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy in January 2025, and quadrupling its Ore Reserve to 247 million tonnes.
- Project economics were reaffirmed with a 95-year mine life and a Net Present Value (NPV) of US$1.367 billion, alongside 70% detailed engineering design completion.
- A strategic partnering process began on July 3, 2025, to secure an equity partner and move towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Rhyolite Ridge Project.
Sep 17, 2025, 9:11 PM
Ioneer Announces Improved Project Economics for Rhyolite Ridge Project
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Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- Ioneer Ltd announced a material improvement in project economics for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, including a 38% increase in unlevered life of mine NPV to US$1,888 million and a 16% increase in unlevered life of mine IRR to 16.8%.
- These improvements are driven by leach optimization, leading to a 20% increase in annual lithium hydroxide production (years 3-25) to 25,500 tpa and a 9% increase in annual boric acid production (years 1-25) to 126,700 tpa.
- The enhancements were achieved with no increase in project capital costs and no change to process plant design.
- The project's estimated all-in sustaining cash cost is US$5,626 per metric tonne lithium carbonate equivalent for the first 25 years, positioning Ioneer in the lowest cost quartile for lithium production globally.
- The Rhyolite Ridge Project has an 82-year mine-life with an Ore Reserve of 260 million tonnes.
Sep 3, 2025, 8:46 PM
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