Ionic raises Ugandan rare earths project stake to 94%
IonicRE will now buy a 34% stake in Rwenzori Rare Metals, the Makuutu project owner, adding to its existing 60% project stake.
11 December 2023
11 December 2023
IonicRE will now buy a 34% stake in Rwenzori Rare Metals, the Makuutu project owner, adding to its existing 60% project stake.
The licences, covering 189.3km², are spread across districts such as Hombolo, Kongwa, Chamwino and Mohanga.
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The steelmaker secured $286m in deal consideration along with $250m as repayment of outstanding intra-group dues.
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