Lithium Argentina

About

Lithium Argentina operates and accelerates the development of low-cost lithium projects through innovation, responsibility, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. The company has a legacy of innovation and growth, having been incorporated in 2009 and achieving significant milestones such as joint ventures and production of lithium carbonate.

Verified company data

Cash position

$122M

Shares outstanding

164164100

Fully diluted shares

16.1%

Mineral resource

The Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in NI 43-101 and S-K 1300.

Projects

["Pozuelos–Pastos Grandes\n\nKey Facts\n\n- 40,000 tpa\n\n### Production capacity\n\n- 80% Offtake\n\n### Agreements in place for 80% of offtake at market prices\n\n- $979 Million (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 tpa\n\n### Additional Production capacity\n\n- 100% Offtake\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[Technical Report](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/679c4b9a238f198321ec8ae0/67ed54eae8ac6958165d14b1_PG-2023-04-30-TechnicalReport.pdf) [Scoping study report](https://investors.lithium-argentina.com/static-files/7f181b4d-7c3a-432b-8ec6-f3451d7c6eb7) [S-K 1300](https://www.lithium-argentina.com/projects/pastos-grandes#)\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.\n\nOverview\n\nThishigh-potentiallithiumbrineprojectislocatedinSaltaProvince,Argentina,hometosomeoftheworld’srichestlithiumresourceswithidealgeologicalconditionsandstronginfrastructure.\n\nTheprojectemploysadvancedDirectLithiumExtraction(DLE)technology,optimizinglithiumrecoverywhileminimizingenvironmentalimpact.Combinedwithinnovativewatermanagementandsustainablepractices,PastosGrandesprioritizesecosystempreservationandresponsibleresourceuse.Strongpartnershipswithlocalcommunitiesandindigenousgroupsensuresharedbenefits,includingjobcreation,skillsdevelopment,andininfrastructureinvestments.","Cauchari–Olaroz\n\nKey Facts\n\n- 40,000 tpa\n\n### Production capacity\n\n- 80% Offtake\n\n### Agreements in place for 80% of offtake at market prices\n\n- $979 Million (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 tpa\n\n### Additional Production capacity\n\n- 100% Offtake\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[Technical Report](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/679c4b9a238f198321ec8ae0/69bd78686abe90962a21c3a9_LAR%20Report%20NI%2043-101%20Mar18%202026pm-compressed.pdf) [S-K 1300](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/679c4b9a238f198321ec8ae0/69bc89328a8f8fb7ff1cf44f_LAR%20Report%20S-K%201300%20Mar18%202026-compressed.pdf)\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.\n\nOverview\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 and served as COO.), 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 mining and metals, 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 since 2023.), Monica Moretto (Director, Senior executive in mining 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 resource industry.), Alex Shulga (Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CPA with over 14 years of experience in mining sector.), Ignacio Celorrio (Executive Vice President Legal Government and External Affairs, Over 25 years of experience in legal and institutional affairs in mining.), Dan Cherniak (Vice President Legal and Corporate Secretary, Corporate and securities lawyer with extensive experience in mining.), Mariano Chiappori (Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in managing complex businesses.), 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: 2026-09-25

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