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Lithium Argentina secures $220 million debt to fund Stage 2 expansion

Aug 5, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Debt facilities reduce funding risk and enable Stage 2 expansion, likely supporting near-term share appreciation if execution proceeds on schedule and lithium markets remain favorable.

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Lithium Argentina announced $220 million of unsecured debt facilities to finance Stage 2 expansion at the Cauchari-Olaroz operation. The facilities—$50 million closed in June 2026 and $170 million closed in August 2026—are supported by a Ganfeng guarantee with Lithium Argentina providing a 49% counter-guarantee. The arrangement strengthens the balance sheet, extends debt capacity to early 2027, and complements recent Stage 2 RIGI approval as the company advances permitting and development planning.

Lithium Argentina closes $220 million unsecured debt facilities. Funds Stage 2 expansion.
Facilities: $50M (June 2026, two-year term) and $170M (August 2026, three-year term).
Ganfeng provides guarantee; Lithium Argentina offers 49% counter-guarantee on debt.
Stage 2 adds 45,000 tpy lithium carbonate capacity; drawdown available through 2Q2027.
RIGI approval supports Stage 2; environmental permitting and plan updates ongoing.

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