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IGO Reports Fire at Greenbushes Plant but Maintains Lithium Output Guidance

IGO Reports Fire at Greenbushes Plant but Maintains Lithium Output Guidance
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  • IGO reported a fire at Greenbushes Chemical Grade Plant 3 that caused no injuries and left Plants 1 and 2 operating normally.
  • Despite the incident, IGO says Greenbushes remains on track to meet FY2026 spodumene guidance, with a full investigation underway.
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IGO ( (AU:IGO) ) has issued an announcement.

IGO Limited reported a fire at the Chemical Grade Plant 3 facility at the Greenbushes lithium operation on 9 June 2026, which was extinguished without injuries. Talison Lithium has initiated a full investigation into the cause and damage, while Chemical Grade Plants 1 and 2 continue operating normally and overall Greenbushes production remains on track to meet IGO’s FY2026 spodumene guidance, indicating limited immediate impact on output and customer supply.

IGO signalled that further updates will be provided once the assessment of impacts and required repairs is complete, suggesting potential future implications for plant capacity and maintenance planning. The incident underscores operational risk at critical lithium processing infrastructure but, based on current guidance, does not yet alter IGO’s production outlook or its positioning in the lithium supply chain.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:IGO) stock is a Hold
with a A$10.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IGO stock,
see the AU:IGO Stock Forecast page.

More about IGO

IGO Limited is an Australia-based mining and exploration company with a focus on battery metals, including lithium. Through a 24.99% indirect interest in the Greenbushes operation via the TLEA joint venture, IGO participates in one of the world’s major sources of spodumene concentrate used in lithium-ion batteries.

Average Trading Volume: 3,829,054

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$6.79B

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