MADAGASCAR – Sherritt International is reducing its interest in the Ambatovy nickel joint venture to 12% from the current 40%. Sherritt will, however, remain as operator of the project until at least 2024.
Sherritt and its joint venture partners Sumitomo Corporation (32.5%) and Korea Resources Corp. (27.5%) have agreed to the main points of a restructured partnership.:
Sherritt is reducing its interest in the Ambatovy joint venture but will remain operator at least until 2024.
Sherritt president and CEO David Pathe commented, “After months of negotiation, I am pleased to be able to announce a resolution which removes the largest area of uncertainty for both Ambatovy and Sherritt.”
Discussions are continuing among the partners to resolve tax, accounting and ancillary business issues. Additional details will be available once all partners have approved.
Sherritt is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Please see www.Sherritt.com.
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