Elevra Lithium Provides Ewoyaa Sale Update

Huayou can elect to complete or terminate if approvals miss the deadline; a Ghanaian rejection by then removes the break fee.

Rhea-AI Summary

Elevra Lithium (NASDAQ:ELVR) reported pending Ghanaian approvals for its proposed sale of Ewoyaa interests to Huayou for approximately US$71 million. The cash consideration is before fees and taxes and covers all Elevra’s project rights and interests, including associated offtake rights.

If approvals are not obtained by 30 October 2026, Huayou may complete and pay the consideration or terminate and pay Elevra a US$5 million break fee. No break fee is payable if Ghana rejects Huayou’s application on or before that date. Separately, Huayou received Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium, which holds Ewoyaa’s remaining private-sector interest; shareholder, court and regulatory approvals remain among that deal’s conditions.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed sale of all Ewoyaa interests and offtake rights provides approximately US$71 million before fees and taxes. 9.4% of market cap
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Elevra receives a US$5 million break fee if Huayou elects termination after approvals miss 30 October 2026.
• Minor pointElevra’s sale is not conditional upon completion of Huayou’s separate Atlantic Lithium acquisition.

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• Minor pointSale completion remains subject to required Ghanaian Government approvals.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Huayou may terminate if Ghanaian approvals have not been obtained by 30 October 2026.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.No break fee is payable if Ghana rejects Huayou’s application on or before 30 October 2026.

News Explained

Elevra’s proposed Ewoyaa sale remains subject to Ghanaian government approvals, but it is not conditional on Huayou completing its separate acquisition of Atlantic Lithium.

Key Figures

Sale consideration: approximately US$71 million Break fee: US$5 million Approval deadline: 30 October 2026

Sale consideration

approximately US$71 million

Cash consideration before fees and taxes for the proposed sale of Elevra's Ewoyaa interests

Break fee

US$5 million

Payable if Huayou terminates after Ghanaian approvals are not obtained by 30 October 2026; not payable if the application is rejected by that date

Approval deadline

30 October 2026

If Ghanaian Government approvals have not been obtained, Huayou may elect to complete or terminate under the stated terms

Key Terms

offtake rights, break fee, scheme of arrangement

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offtake rights technical

"including its associated offtake rights"

A contractual right allowing a buyer to purchase a future share or all of a producer’s output (such as minerals, energy, or manufactured goods) at agreed terms. Like pre-ordering and locking in supply from a factory, offtake rights give the seller predictable revenue and the buyer assured access to product. Investors watch them because they reduce sales risk, help secure project financing, and can materially affect a company’s future cash flow and valuation.

break fee financial

"pay Elevra a US$5 million break fee"

A break fee is a pre-agreed payment one party must make if it backs out of a merger, acquisition, or other major deal, acting like a penalty for walking away. It matters to investors because it can shift the financial outcome of a deal — protecting the party left behind, discouraging frivolous bids, and altering expected cash flows or takeover premiums that affect shareholder value.

scheme of arrangement regulatory

"by way of Scheme of Arrangement"

A scheme of arrangement is a legal agreement between a company and its shareholders or creditors to reorganize or settle debts, often to avoid bankruptcy or make big changes. It’s like a carefully planned handshake that everyone agrees to, helping the company stay afloat or improve its financial health.

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BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) provides an update on the proposed sale of its interests in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa Project”) in Ghana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (“Huayou”) where the Ghanaian Government approval process continues and Huayou has received FIRB approval for the proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic Lithium”).

As announced on 11 May 2026¹, Elevra entered into an agreement with Huayou for the sale of all of Elevra’s rights and interests in the Ewoyaa Project, including its associated offtake rights, for cash consideration of approximately US$71 million before fees and taxes.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to receipt of the required Ghanaian Government approvals. Huayou continues to progress the approvals process with the relevant Ghanaian authorities, with Elevra working constructively with Huayou to facilitate completion.

Under the current terms of the agreement with Huayou, if the relevant Ghanaian Government approvals have not been obtained by 30 October 2026, Huayou will have an election to either complete the transaction (and pay the cash consideration of approximately US$71 million) or terminate the transaction and pay Elevra a US$5 million break fee. In circumstances where the Ghanaian Government rejects Huayou’s application on or before 30 October 2026, then no break fee shall be payable to Elevra.

Separately, Huayou continues to progress its proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium² which holds the remaining private-sector interest in the Ewoyaa Project. Atlantic Lithium has announced that Huayou has received approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”) for the proposed acquisition by way of Scheme of Arrangement³ (“Scheme”).

The receipt of FIRB approval represents further progress in Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium. The Scheme remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of its remaining conditions, including applicable shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

As previously announced, Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Elevra’s interests in the Ewoyaa Project is separate from, and is not conditional upon, completion of Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium.

Elevra will provide a further update when there is a material development in relation to the Ghanaian Government approval process or completion of the transaction.

Elevra’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lucas Dow, said: “Huayou continues to progress the Ghanaian Government approval process required to complete the acquisition of Elevra’s interests in the Ewoyaa Project.

“The receipt of FIRB approval for Huayou’s separate proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium represents further progress in Huayou’s broader proposed investment in the Ewoyaa Project. We continue to work constructively with Huayou towards completion of Elevra’s transaction.”

Announcement authorised for release by Elevra’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

About Elevra Lithium

Elevra Lithium Limited is a North American lithium producer (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) with projects in Québec, Canada, United States, and a joint venture in Western Australia.

Elevra’s assets comprise North American Lithium (100%), a 60% stake in the Moblan Lithium Project in Central Québec and the Carolina Lithium Project (100%) in the United States.

For more information, please visit us at www.elevra.com

For more information, please contact:

Andrew Barber
Investor Relations
PH: +617 3369 7058

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¹ See ASX announcement dated 11 May 2026, “Elevra enters agreement to sell Ewoyaa Project Interest”.
² Atlantic Lithium Limited ASX announcement dated 7 May 2026, “Binding Scheme Implementation Deed with Huayou”.
³ Atlantic Lithium Limited ASX announcement dated 17 September 2026, “Scheme Update – FIRB Approval received for acquisition of A11”.

FAQ

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How much would Elevra Lithium receive from the proposed Ewoyaa sale?

Elevra would receive approximately US$71 million in cash before fees and taxes for all its rights and interests in the Ewoyaa Project, including associated offtake rights. Completion remains subject to required Ghanaian Government approvals.

What happens if Elevra’s Ewoyaa sale approvals are not obtained by 30 October 2026?

Huayou may elect to complete the transaction and pay approximately US$71 million or terminate and pay Elevra a US$5 million break fee. If the Ghanaian Government rejects Huayou’s application on or before 30 October 2026, no break fee is payable.

Does Elevra’s Ewoyaa sale depend on Huayou acquiring Atlantic Lithium?

No. Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Elevra’s Ewoyaa interests is separate from, and not conditional upon, completion of its proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium.