Lithium Argentina

About

Lithium Argentina operates and accelerates the development of low-cost lithium projects through innovation, responsibility, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. The company is focused on meeting the world's growing lithium needs, particularly for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, leveraging Argentina's vast lithium resources.

Verified company data

Cash position

$122M

Shares outstanding

164124100

Fully diluted shares

not discovered

Mineral resource

Except as otherwise stated, all technical and scientific information regarding the Cauchari-Olaroz Project has been reviewed and approved by Mark King, CPG, a qualified person for the purposes of NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 by virtue of his experience, education, and professional association and who is independent of the Company. The Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in NI 43-101 and S-K 1300.

Projects

["Cauchari–Olaroz\n\n\n\n[Watch the video](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/cauchari-olaroz#)\n\n## Key Facts\n\n[Stage 1](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/cauchari-olaroz#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0) [Stage 2](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/cauchari-olaroz#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1)\n\n- 40,000\n\ntpa\n\n### Production capacity\n\n- 80%\n\nOfftake\n\n### Agreements in place for 80% of offtake at market prices\n\n- $979\n\nMillion (USD)\n\n### Capital costs\n\n- ### Stage\n\nIn operation\n\n- ### Location\n\nNorthwest, Argentina. Jujuy Province\n\n- ### Resource\n\nLithium brine from the Cauchari and Olaroz salars\n\n- ### Ownership\n\nGanfeng Lithium (46.7%), Lithium Argentina (44.8%) and JEMSE (8.5%)\n\n- ### Operator\n\nThe holding company for the operation, Minera Exar\n\n- ### Operation\n\nBrine evaporation ponds and processing facility\n\n- 40,000\n\ntpa\n\n### Additional Production capacity\n\n- 100%\n\nOfftake\n\n### Uncommitted\n\n- ### Stage\n\nPre-feasibility\n\n- ### Location\n\nNorthwest, Argentina. Jujuy Province\n\n- ### Resource\n\nLithium brine from the Cauchari and Olaroz salars\n\n- ### Ownership\n\nGanfeng Lithium (46.7%), Lithium Argentina (44.8%) and JEMSE (8.5%)\n\n- ### Operator\n\nThe holding company for the operation, Minera Exar\n\n- ### Operation\n\nBrine\n\n[Pozuelos–Pastos Grandes](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/cauchari-olaroz#w-tabs-1-data-w-pane-0)\n\n- ### Stage\n\nFeasibility stage\n\n- ### Location\n\nNorthwest, Argentina. Salta Province\n\n- ### Resource\n\nLithium brine from Pastos Grandes and Pozuelos salars\n\n- ### Ownership\n\nConsolidated Basins under new JV:\n\nPastos Grandes Co., Sal de La Puna Co., and Pozuelos Basin\n\nLithium Argentina (33%) and Ganfeng (67%)\n\n- ### Expected Capacity\n\n150,000 tpa\n\n- ### Offtake\n\n50% of Stage 1 (max. 6ktpa) at market price (tied to new debt facility)\n\n[Technical Report](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/679c4b9a238f198321ec8ae0/69bd78686abe90962a21c3a9_LAR%20Report%20NI%2043-101%20Mar18%202026pm-compressed.pdf) [S-K 1300](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/cauchari-olaroz#)\n\nExcept as otherwise stated, all technical and scientific information regarding the Cauchari-Olaroz Project has been reviewed and approved by Mark King, CPG, a qualified person for the purposes of NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 by virtue of his experience, education, and professional association and who is independent of the Company. The Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in NI 43-101 and S-K 1300.\n\n## Overview\n\n\n\nLocatedinJujuyProvince,Argentina,thisoperationboastsrichlithiumreserves,establishedinfrastructure,andaskilledlocalworkforce.Commissionedin2024,ithasanameplatecapacityof40,000tpaofbattery-gradelithiumcarbonate,withsignificantpotentialforexpansion.EmployinginnovativetechnologieslikeDirectLithiumExtraction(DLE),Cauchari-Olarozprioritizesefficientoperations,waterconservationandecosystempreservation,andstrongpartnershipswithlocalcommunitiesandleadinggloballithiumleaders."]

Leadership

John Kanellitsas (Non-Executive Chair, Over 25 years of experience in investment banking and asset management. Co-founded Geologic Resource Partners LLP.), Sam Pigott (Executive Director and CEO, Approximately 20 years of experience in mining, lithium, capital markets, business development, and finance.), George Ireland (Lead Independent Director, Over 40 years of experience in the mining and metals industry, founder of Geologic Resource Partners.), Diego Lopez Casanello (Director, Former CEO of Arysta LifeScience Corp. and Managing Partner of Vidavo Ventures.), Robert Doyle (Director, Chartered Accountant and former CFO of Pan American Silver Corp.), Franco Mignacco (Director, Former Vice-Chairman of Lithium Americas and board member prior to joining Lithium Argentina.), Monica Moretto (Director, Senior executive in the mining industry with extensive leadership experience.), Calum Morrison (Director, Over 20 years of mining industry experience, former President and CEO at Great Bear Royalties Corp.), Alec Meikle (President, Over 15 years of experience in capital markets and the resource industry.), Alex Shulga (Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chartered Professional Accountant with over 14 years of experience in the mining sector.), Ignacio Celorrio (Executive Vice President Legal Government and External Affairs, Over 25 years of experience in legal and institutional affairs in the mining sector.), Dan Cherniak (Vice President Legal and Corporate Secretary, Corporate and securities lawyer with extensive experience in the mining sector.), Mariano Chiappori (Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in managing complex businesses and projects.), Carlos Galli (Vice President Growth and Innovation, Over a decade of experience in lithium brine operations.), Kelly O'Brien (Vice President Investor Relations and ESG, Former Head of Investor Relations for SQM.)

Verified data last updated: 2026-08-21

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