Developer Lithium Power International says a three-way agreed deal to simplify ownership of the Maricunga brine project in Chile will enhance its ability to source capital for the $US626M development of a 20-year, 15,200tpa operation.
LPI, which currently owns 51.55% of the Atacama region project, will acquire the interests of JV partners MSB Spa (31.31%) and Bearing Lithium (17.14%) through a share-swap deal equivalent to about 17% below its see-through market value.
Chairman David Hannon says the highly logical transaction will create a strong platform for funding and development of one of the world’s lowest cost producers.