North American Lithium
- Safety performance at North American Lithium (NAL) remained strong during the
June 2026 quarter, with no lost-time injuries recorded and continued improvement in risk management and operational discipline across the site. - Ore mined remained stable quarter on quarter (QoQ) with 372,938 wet metric tonnes (wmt) mined in line with process plant requirements.
- Process plant utilisation remained high at 92% following a record
March 2026 quarter and was the third best quarter on record despite a planned shutdown. Strong crushing plant performance continued to support milling utilisation. - The combination of high mill utilisation, throughput, and improved feed grades resulted in lithium recoveries of 71% for the
June 2026 quarter, a 5% QoQ improvement. - Spodumene concentrate production increased by 15% QoQ to 54,479 dry metric tonnes (dmt) at an average grade of 5.0%. This was the second-best performance on record and included a new monthly record of 22,202 dmt produced in
May 2026 when utilisation and recoveries peaked at 98% and 73%, respectively. - As previously disclosed1, spodumene sales were 33,977 dmt at an average realised selling price (FOB) of
US$921 /dmt, resulting in revenue ofUS$31 million . This was a 39% QoQ decline in tonnes sold and a 37% decrease in the average realised price per tonne as the Company sold the final tonnes under a multi-year contractual agreement that included a lagged pricing mechanism. This legacy contract has now been finalised and pricing in Q1 FY27 and beyond is expected to be more representative of spodumene spot prices. - Unit operating costs per tonne sold (FOB) for NAL were
US$907 /dmt, a 3% increase compared toUS$884 in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting the release of higher cost inventory resulting from the timing of the planned major plant shutdown costs in April and the sustained mining intensity. - Capital expenditure of
US$4 million for theJune 2026 quarter was related to various planned NAL sustaining capital projects and the NAL Expansion Scoping Study.
Growth Projects
NAL Expansion
- Elevra released an Updated Scoping Study for the NAL Expansion evaluating a staged approach which accelerates production growth by two years and more than doubles the project’s incremental post-tax NPV8% to
C$969 million while maintaining total capital expenditure ofC$366 million 2. - The Company reached a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of the fully funded NAL Expansion and key equipment orders placed to reduce schedule risk3.
Moblan
- Elevra purchased the spodumene concentrate offtake rights held by an investment vehicle managed by
Waratah Capital Advisors , giving the Company control over 100% of its pro rata offtake entitlement, which is 60% of Moblan’s annual production4. - To continue advancing project development, Elevra progressed environmental baseline studies and began preparations for an updated Moblan Scoping Study.
Carolina Lithium
- Elevra maintained engagement with the
North Carolina Division of Air Quality to progress the project’s air permit while also meeting with local county leadership to provide updates on project activities and reinforce the Company’s commitment to responsible project development.
Corporate
- In
May 2026 , Elevra announced a Strategic Financing Package to fully fund the NAL Expansion comprised of aUS$196 million (A$275 million ) institutional placement andUS$102 million (C$145 million ) in Convertible Notes to be issued to theCanada Growth Fund (CGF) across two tranches. The issuance of the Upfront Tranche of Convertible Notes was approved by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting on16 July 2026 5 6, with proceeds of approximatelyUS$46 million (C$65 million ) from the Upfront Tranche to be received in Q3 CY26. Shareholder approval will be sought at the appropriate time for the issuance of a furtherC$80M Conditional Tranche of Convertible Notes. AUS$11 million (A$16 million ) Share Purchase Plan for eligible retail shareholders was also completed7. - Elevra agreed to sell its interest in the
Ewoyaa Project inGhana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (Huayou ) for approximatelyUS$71 million in cash (before fees) to streamline the Company’s growth portfolio and remove future funding obligations. This transaction is expected to complete in Q3 CY268. - Cash at the end of the
June 2026 quarter wasUS$255 million , which did not include the proceeds generated from the sale of theEwoyaa Project interest or the draw down of the first tranche of the CGF convertible note. Net cash wasUS$200 million (March 2026 :US$59 million ), with the prepayment facility balance ofUS$55 million (March 2026 :US$54 million ). The prepayment facility was subsequently reduced byUS$9 million inJuly 2026 . - Guidance for FY27 will be provided with FY26 Full Year Results in late August.
Management Commentary
The
At NAL, the team demonstrated that the operational improvements achieved over recent quarters are sustainable, delivering high mill utilisation and lithium recoveries that translated into a new monthly production record in
While operational performance remained strong, realised pricing during the
A major highlight of the
We were also pleased to welcome
During the
We believe the outlook for lithium remains positive, and while prices have moderated from the multi-year highs experienced in recent months, market fundamentals remain supportive and underpinned by continued demand growth. At the same time, industry-wide underinvestment during the recent downturn has constrained the pace of new supply growth, reinforcing our view that high-quality projects in strategic jurisdictions will continue to play an increasingly important role in meeting future demand.
Mr
Managing Director and CEO
Operational Financial Performance
| Unit | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | QoQ Variance | FY26 | FY25 | YoY Variance | |
| North American Lithium9 | |||||||
| Ore mined | wmt | 372,938 | 370,508 | 1% | 1,471,588 | 1,294,972 | 14% |
| Ore processed | dmt | 358,806 | 346,324 | 4% | 1,398,502 | 1,346,462 | 4% |
| Recovery | % | 71 | 66 | 5% | 67 | 69 | (2%) |
| Concentrate produced | dmt | 54,479 | 47,332 | 15% | 197,967 | 204,857 | (3%) |
| Concentrate grade produced | % | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 5.3 | (0.3%) |
| Concentrate sold | dmt | 33,977 | 55,526 | (39%) | 181,494 | 209,038 | (13%) |
| Average realised selling price (FOB)10 | US$/dmt | 921 | 1,453 | (37%) | 1,092 | 694 | 57% |
| Revenue | US$M | 31 | 81 | (61%) | 198 | 145 | 37% |
| Unit operating cost per tonne sold (FOB)11 | US$/dmt | 907 | 884 | 3% | 853 | 835 | 2% |
| Group | |||||||
| Cash balance | US$M | 255 | 113 | 126% | 255 | 47 | 440% |
| USD : CAD | $ | 1.38 | 1.37 | 1% | 1.38 | 1.40 | (1%) |
| USD : AUD | $ | 1.41 | 1.44 | (2%) | 1.48 | 1.55 | (4%) |
Health and Safety
Safety remains a core priority across Elevra’s operations. Health and safety performance remained strong during the
As we move forward with our growth plans, our focus remains on maintaining the same culture of risk awareness, accountability, and operational excellence.
ESG and Community Engagement
As Elevra continues to advance the NAL Expansion, the Company engaged with several local stakeholder groups to present and discuss the status of current operations and the expansion project. These consultations provided an opportunity to gather feedback, identify concerns, and understand community expectations which will guide planning and further engagement efforts.
Environmental studies required for the NAL Expansion progressed along with engineering work to define the expected impacts of the expansion and support permitting, project design and development. Permitting is not expected to constrain the initial stage of the expansion, allowing development to progress in parallel with the advancement and finalisation of longer-term permitting requirements.
For Moblan, environmental studies and associated permitting activities represent the critical path for project development. Ongoing technical and engineering work will continue to refine the project scope and inform permitting requirements and timelines.
North American Lithium
Mining
Ore mined of 372,938 wmt was 1% higher than the previous quarter.
Mining activity during the
The feed grade of ore delivered to the ROM stockpile averaged 1.06% Li2O for the
Production
Production increased to 54,479 dmt of spodumene concentrate at an average grade of 5.0% for the
The mill processed 358,806 tonnes of ore during the
Mill utilisation was 92%, a 2% QoQ decrease from the record performance achieved in the
An improvement in the average feed grade to 1.07% Li2O in the
Sales
NAL revenue was
Revenue declined by 61% QoQ as a result of a 39% decrease in spodumene concentrate tonnes sold and a 37% decrease in the average realised selling price per tonne (FOB). Total spodumene concentrate tonnes sold during the
The average realised selling price (FOB) for the
A total of 40,863 dmt of spodumene concentrate finished goods was stockpiled at NAL, in transit or at the port as at
Costs
Unit operating costs per tonne sold (FOB) increased 3% quarter on quarter to
Controllable costs increased 16% QoQ, broadly in line with the overall increase in concentrate production.
Total ore mining and waste stripping costs increased by 13% QoQ, consistent with the planned 13% increase in total material moved.
Total ore processing costs increased 27% QoQ, driven by the higher concentrate volumes and the timing of the planned major shutdown in
Growth Projects
NAL Brownfield Expansion
Elevra released an Updated Scoping Study for the NAL Brownfield Expansion which outlined the enhanced project economics and increased strategic value derived from a staged development strategy that accelerated production growth while maintaining the total capital expenditure estimate12.
The Updated Scoping Study demonstrates a significant improvement in the value of the expansion project, with the incremental post-tax net present value increasing to
Following the successful completion of a capital raise in
Strategically, the NAL Brownfield Expansion reinforces Elevra’s position as a leading North American lithium producer at a time when demand for secure and transparent battery material supply chains continues to grow. By delivering additional production earlier, generating cash flow sooner and preserving flexibility to respond to market conditions, the staged development model provides a disciplined pathway for growth.
Moblan
At the
Elevra completed the purchase and termination of the existing spodumene concentrate offtake agreement held by an investment vehicle managed by
In parallel, the Company has commenced work to review and update Moblan’s 2024 Definitive Feasibility Study to incorporate the project’s expanded mineral resource base and further refine the development pathway.
Carolina Lithium
During the
Elevra has a 49% equity interest in the Morella Lithium Joint Venture, which holds lithium rights in the Pilbara and South Murchison regions. The joint venture is managed by Morella Corporation Limited.
Following completion of the
The assay results provided the dataset required to support the preparation of a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate, while ongoing metallurgical test work continues to evaluate development opportunities associated with the project’s rubidium mineralisation and associated lithium potential.
Elevra holds the lithium and pegmatite rights over the Tabba Tabba project (E45/2364), where exploration is targeting gabbro hosted, flat lying spodumene pegmatite systems. The lease is well located being directly south and along strike from known lithium mineralisation.
Planned exploration activities remain focused on drill testing favourable geology along the western flank of the Corridor Gabbro in the North drill area and the Pascal pegmatite cluster, which is located approximately 3km along strike to the south and has untested pegmatite occurrences.
Heritage surveys will precede initial RC drilling later in calendar year 2026.
Corporate
Strategic Financing Package to Fund Growth Projects
During the
The financing included a fully underwritten
In conjunction with the Strategic Financing Package, Elevra offered a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to eligible existing shareholders and raised an additional
The proceeds from the Strategic Financing Package are expected to fully fund the staged NAL Brownfield Expansion, allowing the Company to plan and execute its multi-year expansion plans with certainty, and provide funding to advance the
The strengthened capital position provides Elevra with the flexibility to progress key workstreams across its growth portfolio while maintaining sufficient liquidity to operate through market cycles.
Sale of Ewoyaa Project Interest
Elevra entered into a binding agreement to divest its rights and interests in the
Cash
Cash and cash equivalents increased by
NAL generated profit from operations of
Capital expenditure in the
The balance of the prepayment facility, which relates to advance payments based on the value of certain committed future sales of spodumene concentrate was
The Group reported a net cash outflow of
Capital Structure
At
- 194,016,029 ordinary fully paid shares;
- 8,000,000 unquoted options expiring on
31 December 2028 (EX$4.80 ); - 56,678 unquoted options expiring on
12 May 2029 (EX$18.30 ); - 2,457,652 unquoted performance rights (expiring various dates).
Announcement authorised for release by the Board of Directors of
Information
The following information applies to this report:
- All references to dollars and cents are
United States currency, unless otherwise stated. - Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding.
The following abbreviations may have been used throughout this report: cost, insurance and freight (CIF); dry metric tonne (dmt); earnings before interest and tax (EBIT); earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA); free on board (FOB); life of mine (LOM); lithium carbonate (Li2CO3); lithium hydroxide (LiOH); lithium oxide (Li2O); net present value (NPV); run of mine (ROM); thousand tonnes (kt); tonnes (t); and wet metric tonne (wmt).
Forward-Looking Statements
This report may contain certain forward-looking statements. Such statements are only predictions, based on certain assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond
The information in this report does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person. Nothing contained in this report constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
About
Our flagship operation, the North American Lithium (NAL) mine in
Complementing NAL, the
In
Looking ahead, Elevra is focused on strategic downstream partnerships to enable further value-added lithium production, positioning the Company to deliver a secure, sustainable supply of critical minerals to global customers. Together, these assets establish Elevra as a growth-focused supplier supporting the global energy transition.
For more information, please visit us at www.elevra.com.
Appendix
| Unit | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | |
| Physicals23 | ||||||
| Ore mined | wmt | 361,883 | 338,341 | 389,801 | 370,508 | 372,938 |
| Ore crushed | wmt | 379,353 | 349,698 | 361,485 | 350,202 | 384,307 |
| Ore processed | dmt | 357,290 | 341,780 | 351,592 | 346,324 | 358,806 |
| Concentrate produced | dmt | 58,533 | 52,003 | 44,154 | 47,332 | 54,479 |
| Concentrate sold | dmt | 66,980 | 25,975 | 66,016 | 55,526 | 33,977 |
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| Average realised selling price (FOB)24 | US$/dmt | 682 | 784 | 998 | 1,453 | 921 |
| Unit operating cost per tonne sold (FOB)25 | US$/dmt | 791 | 818 | 812 | 884 | 907 |
| Production Variables | ||||||
| Mill utilisation | % | 93% | 87% | 89% | 94% | 92% |
| Recovery | % | 73% | 69% | 62% | 66% | 71% |
| Concentrate grade produced | % | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
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