Lithium Argentina (LAR) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
12 May, 2026Operational performance and growth strategy
Largest lithium carbonate operation in Argentina, with Cauchari-Olaroz producing 34,000 tonnes in 2025 and targeting 35,000–40,000 tonnes in 2026.
Stage 2 expansion at Cauchari-Olaroz aims to add 45,000 tpa, leveraging strong cash flow and a large resource base.
Pozuelos Pastos Grandes (PPG) project targets phased growth to 150,000 tpa LCE, with permits for Stage 1 (50,000 tpa) and a submitted RIGI application.
Combined pipeline supports a path to over 200,000 tpa LCE, more than fivefold current production.
Financial performance and cost management
2026 EBITDA guidance for Cauchari-Olaroz ranges from $325M to $590M, depending on lithium prices.
Cash operating costs at Cauchari-Olaroz reduced by 30% since early 2024, now revised to ~$5,400/t.
PPG project targets competitive operating costs at $5,027/t for full project scale.
Distributed $85 million from Cauchari-Olaroz, reflecting strong operational cash flow.
Resource scale and project economics
Cauchari-Olaroz and PPG together represent among the largest lithium brine resources in South America.
PPG scoping study shows after-tax NPV (8%) of $8.1B and IRR of 32.7% at $18,000/t lithium price.
Stage 1 capex for PPG is $1.1B, with full project capex at $3.3B.
Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 1 capex was $979M, with a 40-year mine life.
Latest events from Lithium Argentina
- Q1 2026 saw record production, margin gains, and strong cash flow with expansion plans advancing.LAR
Q1 202612 May 2026 - Record production, lower costs, and strong cash flow drive major expansion plans.LAR
Q4 202523 Mar 2026 - Q1 output dipped on maintenance, but cost discipline and growth plans with Ganfeng advanced.LAR
Q1 202523 Mar 2026 - Production up 21% in Q3, commercial status achieved, and debt reduced over $100 million.LAR
Q3 202413 Feb 2026 - All motions passed, and Caucharí-Olaroz operations advanced to near nameplate capacity.LAR
AGM 20243 Feb 2026 - Q2 output rose 24% to 5,600 tons at 70% capacity, with strong cash flow and cost reductions.LAR
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - All resolutions for Swiss continuation, governance, and capital changes were approved.LAR
EGM 202510 Jan 2026 - Record output, lower costs, and new financing drive growth and expansion plans.LAR
Q4 202424 Dec 2025 - PPG JV targets 150,000 tpa LCE with $8.1B NPV and new financing amid strong lithium demand.LAR
Q3 202514 Dec 2025