IGO Price sensitive 9 Nov 2026, 9:06 AM

Nova Concludes Mining, Beats Production and Cost Guidance

IGO Ltd

IGO Concludes Nova Nickel Operation Successfully

Key points

  • Nova mining concluded with 7% higher nickel production than top guidance
  • Copper and cobalt production also exceeded revised guidance
  • Cash costs were 8% lower than the lower end of updated guidance

Full summary

IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) has successfully concluded mining and processing at the Nova Nickel Operation, surpassing its life of mine (LOM) guidance for nickel, copper, and cobalt production. Nickel production reached 21,340t, 7% above the top end of guidance, while cash costs were 8% below the lower end of updated LOM guidance at A$3.90/lb of payable nickel. Copper and cobalt production also exceeded revised guidance. IGO expects to complete the divestment of Nova to Global Lithium Resources Limited in the coming weeks.

Guidance

Nickel production 21,340t, 7% above top guidance; cash costs A$3.90/lb, 8% below lower end

Outlook

IGO expects to complete the divestment of Nova to Global Lithium Resources Limited in the coming weeks.

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