Lithium Argentina Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Globe Newswire•10/11/2026•06:33 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net income $13.0 million versus a $64.5 million loss in prior-year quarter
- ➤Cauchari-Olaroz produced 9,550 tonnes, up 3% sequentially, at 95% design capacity
- ➤Cauchari-Olaroz generated $95 million operating cash flow and $92 million free cash flow
- ➤Stage 2 scoping study: $3.1 billion NPV and 28.5% IRR at $18,000/t lithium
- ➤Company repurchased $200 million of convertible notes for approximately $198 million cash
Expert Statements
Sam Pigott, CEO of Lithium Argentina
“Our third quarter reflects the strength and consistency of Stage 1 of the Cauchari-Olaroz operations in Jujuy, Argentina. With a 67% cash operating margin and $95 million in operating cash flow, Cauchari-Olaroz continues to demonstrate, quarter after quarter, its ability to generate substantial cash. This consistent performance and competitive cost structure differentiate us in the lithium industry. At the corporate level, the strategic investment from Ganfeng, advancements in the development of Stage 2 at Cauchari-Olaroz and the closing of the PPG joint venture mark important milestones in strengthening our balance sheet and consolidating our development portfolio. Together with the cash flow from Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 1, the Company has financial strength and flexibility to navigate changing market conditions and advance our development opportunities at the right pace. Our priorities remain disciplined investment and capital allocation, operational excellence and creating long-term value for shareholders.”
ZUG, Switzerland, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) today announced its third quarter 2026 results. Unless otherwise stated, results are presented in United States dollars.
"Our third quarter reflects the strength and consistency of Stage 1 of the Cauchari-Olaroz operations in Jujuy, Argentina. With a 67% cash operating margin and $95 million in operating cash flow, Cauchari-Olaroz continues to demonstrate, quarter after quarter, its ability to generate substantial cash. This consistent performance and competitive cost structure differentiate us in the lithium industry.
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