South West Terrane, WA
SOUTH WEST TERRANE, WA
IGO is a growth-focused mining company dedicated to supporting the transition to clean energy. We explore for key metals like lithium, copper, and nickel – essential for technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
IGO’s lithium business is currently held through our joint venture with Tianqi Lithium Corporation, called Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA). TLEA has a 51% stake in the Greenbushes Lithium Mine (with the remaining 49% owned by Albemarle Corporation), and 100% ownership of the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery.
The South West Terrane is a region with known mineral potential, which is why it’s of interest to IGO and other exploration companies.
Exploration involves several stages, starting with low-impact activities like aerial surveys and soil sampling, progressing to drilling if initial results are promising. These stages help determine whether an area has mineral potential or should be ruled out for future exploration.
At every stage we carefully assess the impact and viability of continuing. As a company committed to responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, IGO ensures that exploration is done respectfully, safely, and transparently.
The exploration activities in the region are in the early-stage and involve evaluating the South West Terrane to identify any potential lithium and other clean energy metal deposits.
Early-stage exploration activities are generally conducted at surface level and involve:
- Limited or no on-ground disturbance beyond access requirements
- No significant impact on the environment
- Use of non-mechanised or handheld equipment; and
- Accessing sites via light vehicle, on foot and / or occasionally helicopter in very remote areas.
For more information on specific exploration techniques, please see the information sheets below.
Information Sheets
Contact
For enquiries about IGO activity in the South West Terrane, please email community@igo.com.au.
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