Mineral Resources (MIN) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
18 May, 2026Operational highlights
Upgraded FY26 guidance across multiple divisions, with mining services tracking record volumes and strong lithium performance.
Onslow Iron operating at nameplate post-cyclone season; transition to lower-cost, longer-life iron ore operations underway.
Liquidity stands at $1.8B, with refinancing of US$1.3B notes lowering costs and extending tenor.
POSCO partnership to bring in US$765M in 1H27, supporting further lithium capacity expansion.
Governance review completed, refreshed board and committees, and COO appointed for leadership succession.
Lithium operations and growth
Operates three hard rock lithium mines in Western Australia, with global partnerships (Albemarle, Ganfeng, POSCO).
Wodgina: 28-year reserve life, 750ktpa SC6 capacity, potential 30% expansion under review.
Mt Marion: 10-year reserve life, 500ktpa SC6 capacity, flotation and underground expansion could boost to 600ktpa.
Bald Hill: 100% owned, 140ktpa SC6 capacity, restart announced with first ore Q1 FY27.
All lithium shipments sold at spot prices, with high-return brownfield growth options being assessed.
Recent performance and project updates
Wodgina and Mt Marion optimized for higher recoveries and lower costs; Wodgina achieved 70% recovery milestone.
High intensity cyclones and magnetic separation implemented to improve grades and recoveries.
FY26 volume guidance upgraded twice for both Wodgina and Mt Marion.
POSCO to acquire 30% interest in Wodgina and Mt Marion for US$765M, with MinRes retaining significant exposure to volume growth.
Attributable installed lithium capacity represents 7% of global supply post-POSCO deal.
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