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Core Lithium Q2 2026 TU earnings summary

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Q2 2026 TU earnings summary21 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Optimised mine plan for Grants deposit to deliver first ore within a month, accelerating revenue and reducing pre-production capital by $35–$45 million compared to prior estimates.

  • Updated Ore Reserve Estimate for Finniss Project increased to 15.6Mt at 1.27% Li₂O, reflecting a 33% rise in tonnage and 44% increase in contained metal at Grants.

  • Technical studies and operational readiness for the Finniss Lithium Project are progressing, with a Final Investment Decision (FID) targeted soon.

  • Strategic funding process is advancing, with strong interest from potential partners.

  • Divested non-core uranium assets for $5 million (cash and shares) plus a 1% Net Smelter Royalty.

Financial highlights

  • Cash balance at 31 December 2025 was $48.7 million, up from $35.9 million at 30 September 2025.

  • Net cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $7.97 million.

  • Net cash from financing activities was $18.99 million, mainly from equity placements.

  • Estimated 5.8 quarters of funding available based on current cash and outgoings.

  • One-off cash receipt of $2.5 million from uranium asset sale.

Outlook and guidance

  • Focus on concluding operational readiness and funding to enable FID and restart of Finniss operations.

  • Improved lithium market conditions and spodumene pricing provide increased flexibility for funding and sales.

  • Ongoing evaluation of non-core tenements to align capital and management with strategic priorities.

Grants capital reduction impact on FID?
Strategic funding process next steps?
Monetize lithium stockpiles timing?
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Core Lithium Ltd is an Australian mining company focused on the exploration and development of lithium resources. The company’s flagship asset is the Finniss Lithium Project, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, which is positioned to supply high-grade lithium concentrate to the growing battery and electric vehicle markets. Core Lithium aims to advance the project to full-scale production, leveraging the increasing demand for lithium as a key component in sustainable energy storage and EV batteries. The company is headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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