Lithium Argentina (LAR) Corporate Presentation summary
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Corporate Presentation summary
14 Sep, 2025Recent highlights and operational performance
Achieved cost reductions and increased production quarter-over-quarter, with production volumes rising from 7,200 t in Q1 2025 to 8,500 t in Q2 2025 at Cauchari-Olaroz.
Secured $120M in new bank debt at SOFR + 1% to strengthen financial position.
On track to meet 2025 production guidance of 30,000–35,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE).
Over 50% improvement in pricing adjustment for battery-quality Li₂CO₃ market price.
Asset base and growth strategy
Holds significant interests in low-cost brine assets, including Cauchari-Olaroz (44.8% ownership) and Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes (33% ownership in new JV with Ganfeng).
Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 1 has a capacity of 40,000 tpa with a 40-year life of mine and total capital costs of $979M.
Growth strategy targets over 200,000 tpa LCE capacity by combining Stage 2 and regional assets.
Advancing a 5,000 tpa demonstration plant and integrating new processing technologies for efficiency.
Joint ventures and partnerships
Formalized a new joint venture with Ganfeng for Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes, targeting 150,000 tpa scalable production.
JV ownership: 33% Lithium Argentina, 67% Ganfeng; Ganfeng to operate with shared technical and financing committees.
Secured a 6-year, $130M debt facility at SOFR + 2.5% to support development.
Total historical investment in the JV assets is approximately $2.0B, with an additional $250M planned for development.
Latest events from Lithium Argentina
- 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 - Production rose 18% and costs fell 8% in Q2 2025, with new financing and growth plans advancing.LAR
Q2 202523 Nov 2025 - Q1 2025 output dipped on maintenance, but cost discipline and growth plans remain strong.LAR
Q1 202518 Nov 2025 - On track for 30–35kt LCE in 2025, advancing DLE tech, and expanding with strong ESG focus.LAR
Corporate Presentation19 Jun 2025