Lithium stalwart barely breaks even as rout continues

Sydney Morning Herald08-29

Critical minerals producer IGO has barely broken even as the ongoing lithium and nickel slump bursts the battery minerals bubble.Net profit after tax was $2.8 million for the 12 months to June 30, ...

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