Form 6-K ioneer Ltd For: Jul 05

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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For the month of July 2022

 

Commission File Number: 001-41412

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ioneer Ltd

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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Suite 5.03, Level 5, 140 Arthur Street

North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Form 20-F  X    Form 40-F  ☐

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit 99.1

Retirement of Non-Executive Director

Commenting on his retirement from the board, Mr. Babarczy said:

“I am proud to have had a strong association with ioneer, having worked with Bernard and James over many years, first as an investor in the Company and more recently as a Non-Executive Director.  In my view, Rhyolite Ridge remains one of the best and most unique undeveloped lithium assets in the world, led by a strong and growing management team and board that is diligently progressing the project towards development.  I leave the Board knowing that an exciting future awaits ioneer, which in my view is set to become the leading North American lithium production asset with exceptional value and strategic positioning”.

ioneer Executive Chairman, James D. Calaway, said:

“Since joining the ioneer board, Julian has served as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, and member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.  Julian’s experience and measured approach has helped ensure the interests of our shareholders, community and employees has been front of mind as we strive to deliver a world class lithium-boron project at Rhyolite Ridge. It is sad to see Julian depart, he will be missed.”

Mr. Babarczy’s retirement as a Non-Executive Director of ioneer is effective immediately.

This ASX release has been authorised by ioneer Executive Chairman, James D. Calaway.

 

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ABOUT IONEER

 

ioneer Ltd is the 100% owner of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project located in Nevada, USA, the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America and one of only two known such deposits worldwide. The Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)¹ completed in 2020 confirmed Rhyolite Ridge as a world-class lithium and boron project that is expected to become a globally significant, long-life, low-cost source of lithium and boron vital to a sustainable future. In September 2021², ioneer entered a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Sibanye Stillwater Ltd to advance the Rhyolite Ridge project. ioneer will be the operator of the Project, which is expected to come onstream in 2025.

 

¹ Refer ASX release titled ‘ioneer Delivers Definitive Feasibility Study that Confirms Rhyolite Ridge as a World-Class Lithium and Boron Project’ announced 30 April 2020.

² Refer ASX release titles ‘Sibanye-Stillwater to invest US$490M in Rhyolite Ridge’ announced on 16 September 2021

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