Chattanooga, TN (USA), 1 August 2025 – NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company announces that NOVONIX and Lithium Energy Limited have determined not to proceed with completion under the Mt Dromedary SPA and the spin-out of their consolidated graphite assets via an IPO of shares in Axon Graphite.
Background and Recent Activities
On 3 April 2024, NOVONIX entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (Mt Dromedary SPA) with Lithium Energy Limited (ASX: LEL) (Lithium Energy), for Lithium Energy to acquire the Mt Dromedary Graphite Deposit (Mt Dromedary), which is located directly adjacent to and is a continuation of the graphite mineralisation within Lithium Energy’s Burke Graphite Deposit, in Queensland.
NOVONIX and Lithium Energy had proposed to spin-out their consolidated high-grade graphite assets via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Axon Graphite Limited (Axon Graphite) (being a subsidiary of Lithium Energy).
In light of prevailing market conditions and following consultation with the lead manager, NOVONIX and Lithium Energy have determined not to proceed with completion under the Mt Dromedary SPA and the spin-out of their consolidated graphite assets via an IPO of shares in Axon Graphite. The Company is reviewing how best to progress Mt Dromedary to deliver value to its shareholders. NOVONIX’s nominees (Anthony Bellas and Dr. J. Christopher Burns) have resigned as Directors of Axon Graphite.
This announcement has been authorized for release by Ron Edmonds, Chairman.
About NOVONIX
NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The Company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite material manufacturing operations, and has developed a patented all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future.
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NOVONIX Limited
Scott Espenshade, ir@novonixgroup.com (investors)
Stephanie Reid, media@novonixgroup.com (media)
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