Lithium Argentina Reports Q2 Earnings with Strong Performance Despite Planned Maintenance
Lithium Argentina (LAR) reported second-quarter results for 2026, highlighting a production output of 9,280 tonnes of lithium carbonate. This was slightly lower than expected due to planned maintenance completed in May 2026. The company maintained its full-year guidance between 35,000 and 40,000 tonnes. The firm's cash operating costs rose to $5,897 per tonne, influenced by higher energy expenses and a stronger Argentine peso. However, the average realized price for lithium carbonate increased significantly from $9,049 in Q4 2025 to $19,563 in Q2 2026. This led to an impressive cash operating margin of 70%. Lithium Argentina also reported adjusted EBITDA at the project level of $110 million and total revenue from operations reaching $174 million on a 100% basis, driven by higher lithium prices.
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Topics: cash flow lithium production operating costs realized pricing