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Ivanhoe Electric signs $126.4M strategic investment & 50/50 Saudi JV with Ma'aden
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
- Ma'aden to invest $126.4M ($12.38/share) for 9.9% stake; $60M retained for US projects, $66.4M for JV.
- 50/50 exploration JV over ~48,500 km² in Saudi Arabia; initial 5-year term, extendable to 10.
- Ivanhoe Electric contributes $66.4M and royalty-free Typhoon license; JV to purchase three new Typhoon units for up to $13M.
- Ma'aden gets board nomination right; 5-year standstill prevents >19.9% ownership without board approval.
- Definitive agreements expected by Q1 2023; subject to regulatory approvals (HSR, CFIUS, NYSE, TSX).