Downstream
Lithium Project

Expanding into downstream processing to capture additional value.

PLS and Ganfeng Lithium are progressing a project to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals.

The project aims to increase our exposure to higher-value markets and diversify revenue, while maintaining capital discipline.

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At a glance

Pre-FID

Status

Ganfeng Lithium

Partner

Under assessment

Location

A complementary partnership

PLS and Ganfeng Lithium are jointly assessing the potential development of a lithium chemical conversion facility.

The proposed facility would convert spodumene from our operations into battery-grade lithium chemicals, in the form of lithium hydroxide and/or lithium carbonate.

The project combines Ganfeng’s global expertise in lithium conversion with our upstream production strength and project delivery capability.

The Downstream Lithium Project supports our strategy to diversify revenue streams and increase exposure to downstream markets. It provides a potential pathway to capture additional value from our spodumene production while maintaining a disciplined, partnership-led approach.

Spodumene

Conversion

Lithium hydroxide and/or carbonate

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