European Lithium Limited (ASX: EUR) has been temporarily halted from trading on the Australian Stock Exchange due to a pending announcement. The trading halt was requested by the company in order to protect the market from any potential false trading, allowing the company to make a full and complete announcement to the market.
This announcement is likely to be related to their current attempt to raise up to $8 million in equity through a fully underwritten placement. European Lithium have already received commitments up to a certain amount, but with the market halt in place, they have managed to buy themselves some extra time to meet their funding requirements.
The lithium and gold exploration company is based in Australia and its primary asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Austria. This project is estimated to be one of the largest lithium deposits in Europe and it has been consistently recognised by various private and public entities as a high priority and commercially viable project.
While the exact terms of the pending announcement remain a mystery for now, this is a significant development that many investors will be keeping an eye on. If European Lithium are successful in their efforts, then it could be a major step towards them achieving their goal of sustainable lithium production. Investors should, however, keep in mind that the trading halt is only temporary and will likely provide some insight into the pending news once it is lifted.