Lithium Argentina Reports Strong Q2 Performance in 2026
Lithium Argentina (NYSE: LAR) reported strong operational and financial performance for the second quarter of 2026, with its Cauchari-Olaroz lithium operation running at an average of 95% design capacity. The company maintained low cash operating costs below $6,000 per ton, supporting robust margins and significant cash generation. The operation generated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $110 million in Q2, a 4% increase from the first quarter, driven by higher realized prices averaging around $19.5 thousand per ton. Total adjusted EBITDA for the first half of the year now exceeds $200 million. Lithium Argentina has distributed $160 million year-to-date through its joint venture (JV), with 75% allocated to Lithium Argentina shareholders. The company also secured new unsecured debt facilities totaling $220 million at the JV level, strengthening financial flexibility and supporting future growth initiatives.
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