Elevra Lithium: NAL Mine Expansion NPV Jumps 102%, Production Accelerated; Moblan Offtake Secured

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Elevra Lithium announced a significantly improved expansion plan for its North American Lithium mine, projecting a 102% increase in the expansion's NPV and faster production, alongside acquiring full offtake rights for its Moblan Lithium Project.

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• NAL Expansion Economics Significantly Improved

  An updated Scoping Study for the North American Lithium (NAL) mine expansion projects a 102% increase in the expansion's post-tax NPV(8%) to US$718 million, with the total NAL project post-tax NPV(8%) reaching US$2.3 billion and an IRR of 41.8%.

• Accelerated Production Timeline for NAL Mine

  The NAL expansion will deliver additional annual concentrate production two years faster than previously planned, with Stage 1 ramp-up commencing mid-CY27 and Stage 3 completion by early-CY29.

• Moblan Offtake Rights Fully Acquired

  Elevra purchased and terminated a spodumene concentrate offtake agreement for its Moblan Lithium Project, gaining 100% control of its pro-rata offtake entitlement and enhancing future value realization.

• Equity-Based Funding Preserves Cash

  The Moblan offtake termination was achieved through the issuance of US$5 million in ordinary shares and US$0.5 million in options to Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd, preserving the company's cash reserves.

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This filing details a significantly improved expansion plan for the North American Lithium (NAL) mine, projecting a 102% increase in the expansion's post-tax NPV to US$718 million and a total NAL project NPV of US$2.3 billion. This update accelerates production timelines and improves financial metrics, reinforcing the company's long-term value. This official SEC filing follows a news announcement yesterday. Additionally, Elevra acquired 100% of the Moblan Lithium Project's offtake rights by terminating a discounted sales agreement, enhancing strategic flexibility and future value realization for a core asset. This transaction was funded through an equity issuance, preserving cash.