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Talon Metals to Acquire Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill From Lundin

The pending deal would shift control of the nation’s only primary nickel mine, elevating Talon from developer to operator.

Overview

  • Talon signed a definitive agreement to buy 100% of Lundin Mining US, which owns the Eagle Mine and the Humboldt Mill in Michigan.
  • Lundin will receive 275.2 million Talon shares valued at about $83.7 million, giving it roughly a 20% stake upon closing and two seats on Talon’s expanded 10-member board.
  • Closing is targeted for early 2026 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, with Lundin agreeing to a 24‑month lock‑up and investor rights on future financings.
  • Under a production payment agreement, Lundin will receive $1 per tonne of non‑Eagle ore processed at the Humboldt Mill, capped at $20 million, as Talon explores using the mill as a regional hub and evaluates tailings for additional recovery.
  • Darby Stacey, who oversees Eagle and Humboldt for Lundin, is slated to become Talon CEO, as the company integrates Eagle with its Tamarack project and existing Tesla supply agreement; Eagle has operated since 2014 as the only U.S. primary nickel mine.