Rhyolite Ridge Project: Significant Lithium Resource Increase

Jul 24, 2023

During the quarter ending 30 June 2023, Ioneer Ltd (ASX: INR), an emerging lithium-boron supplier, made significant progress in the development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada. The project's Mineral Resource estimate for the South Basin was updated, showing a substantial increase in tonnage and contained lithium. The estimate now includes both high-boron lithium mineralization and low-boron lithium mineralization, increasing lithium carbonate equivalent by 168% to 3.4 million metric tons (Mt) and boric acid equivalent by 18% to 14.1 Mt.

To strengthen the U.S. lithium battery and storage supply chain, Ioneer partnered with Dragonfly Energy in May. The federal permitting process (NEPA) is also advancing, and the company expects to publish a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in Q3 2023. Detailed engineering and procurement activities are ongoing, and construction is planned to begin in H1 2024. The project offers growth potential, and studies on the North and South Basins are progressing well. Ioneer is financially well-positioned with commitments of nearly US$1.2 billion. The company aims to provide a reliable and sustainable domestic source of lithium amid increasing global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage.

 

 

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