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Jindalee Moves U.S. Lithium Assets Toward NASDAQ Listing via SPAC Deal

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  • Jindalee’s U.S. subsidiary will merge with a SPAC to form US Elemental, expected to list on NASDAQ.
  • The transaction values Jindalee’s U.S. assets at US$500 million and funds McDermitt’s next development phase.
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Jindalee Moves U.S. Lithium Assets Toward NASDAQ Listing via SPAC Deal

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Jindalee Resources Limited ( (AU:JLL) ) has issued an announcement.

Jindalee Lithium’s U.S. subsidiary HiTech Minerals has signed a binding Business Combination Agreement with SPAC Constellation Acquisition Corp I to create US Elemental Inc., which is expected to list on NASDAQ and hold Jindalee’s U.S. assets, including the McDermitt Lithium Project in Oregon. The deal implies a pro forma enterprise value of about US$571 million, includes a planned US$20–30 million capital raise with a binding US$4 million commitment from an affiliate of Antarctica Capital, and is structured so Jindalee retains a majority stake, aiming to tap U.S. capital markets to fund drilling, metallurgical work and feasibility studies while reinforcing its position in the domestic lithium supply chain.

Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approvals from Constellation and Jindalee shareholders and a minimum cash condition of US$14 million, after which US Elemental would provide a dedicated U.S.-listed platform to advance McDermitt and broader strategic initiatives. Management from both Jindalee and Constellation highlight that improving lithium market conditions, rising demand from battery and energy storage systems, and increasing U.S. policy support for critical minerals underpin the timing and strategic rationale, with the NASDAQ listing expected to enhance funding options and potentially strengthen the project’s role in meeting domestic battery material needs.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:JLL) stock is a Sell with a A$0.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jindalee Resources Limited stock, see the AU:JLL Stock Forecast page.

More about Jindalee Resources Limited

Jindalee Lithium Limited is an Australian lithium exploration and development company focused on advancing large-scale lithium resources in the United States. Its primary asset is the McDermitt Lithium Project in Oregon, regarded as one of the largest lithium resources in the U.S., positioning the company to benefit from growing demand for battery materials and critical minerals security.

Average Trading Volume: 202,796

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$49.7M

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