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Core Lithium has produced its first spodumene concentrate from the recommissioned Finniss processing plant, reaching its September-quarter target within six months of the restart decision. The plant is not yet at steady-state production, with optimisation continuing ahead of a targeted first shipment in the December quarter.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
8 Sept 2026
Core Lithium has secured a $274 million contract with Develop Global to advance underground mining at the BP33 deposit, a cornerstone of its Finniss Lithium Operation, aiming for first ore by mid-2027 and full production in 2028.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 May 2026
Core Lithium has completed the second tranche of a A$120 million equity raise, securing A$67 million and shareholder approval for convertible notes, positioning the Finniss Lithium Project for continued development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
8 May 2026
Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Apr 2026
Core Lithium has successfully raised A$120 million through a two-tranche institutional placement, securing full funding to restart its Finniss Lithium Operation and target production by Q3 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 Mar 2026
Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Mar 2026
Core Lithium has terminated its final spodumene offtake agreement with Ganfeng Lithium, unlocking full marketing flexibility for its Finniss Lithium Project and enhancing strategic funding options.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
25 Sept 2025
Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
10 Sept 2025
Core Lithium Ltd has launched a non-underwritten equity raising to secure approximately A$60 million, aiming to advance its Finniss Lithium Project to a final investment decision. The capital raise includes a two-tranche placement and a share purchase plan, supporting operational readiness and strategic funding efforts.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Aug 2025
Core Lithium has repositioned its Finniss Lithium Project as a low-cost underground operation with a 20-year mine life, slashing operating costs by a third and boosting production capacity. The company is advancing strategic funding while unlocking flexibility through a key offtake agreement termination.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 July 2025
Core Lithium has released a comprehensive Restart Study for its Finniss Lithium Project, outlining a transition to fully underground mining that extends the mine life to 20 years while slashing operating costs and boosting production capacity.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
14 May 2025
Core Lithium's Restart Study for the Finniss Lithium Operation confirms a 20-year underground mine life with significant cost reductions and enhanced production capacity.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
14 May 2025

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