Oct 28 (Reuters) - Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals Ltd PLS.AX on Wednesday said it had entered into a conditional agreement for the potential acquisition of Altura Mining Ltd 's AJM.AX lithium project for about $175 million.
The agreement with the senior secured loan noteholders of Altura provides Pilbara with a path to potentially acquire the project through the purchase of shares in Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd, the company said.
Pilbara Minerals earlier in the day halted trading.