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Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. LAAC has announced its 2024 production results for the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operations in Argentina and provided production guidance for 2025.
Cauchari-Olaroz achieved a production of 25,400 tons of lithium carbonate, which was in line with the 2024 production guidance. The 2025 production guidance has been set at 30,000-35,000 tons of lithium carbonate.
An average production of 85% of the design capacity was achieved during the fourth quarter of 2024. Production volumes in the fourth quarter reached 8,500 tons, marking an increase of 25% compared to the third quarter.
As a part of the 2025 guidance, LAAC has also concentrated its efforts toward improving the stability and consistency of operations and further optimizing the cost profile. LAAC works in partnership with Ganfeng to operate the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation in Argentina and aims to advance the development of additional lithium resources in the country.
LAAC stock has plunged 48.3% in the past year compared with the 17.9% decline in the industry.
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LAAC currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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