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Pilbara Minerals

Pilbara Minerals is an Australian lithium mining company focused on the extraction and processing of spodumene, a key hard-rock source of lithium. The company is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Its flagship asset is the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, one of the largest hard-rock lithium operations globally. Pilbara Minerals produces spodumene concentrate, which it sells to battery and chemical manufacturers, predominantly in China and other parts of Asia-Pacific, for conversion into lithium chemicals used in battery production. The company has become one of the world's leading independent hard-rock lithium producers, benefiting from strong demand growth tied to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Its production volumes and pricing are closely watched as indicators of broader spodumene and lithium market conditions. Pilbara Minerals has pursued expansion projects to increase output capacity in response to anticipated long-term demand growth in lithium-ion battery supply chains. The company has also explored downstream processing opportunities to capture more value from its resource base. Its performance is often benchmarked against major lithium producers such as Albemarle, SQM and Ganfeng Lithium. Pilbara Minerals emerged as a significant industry player following the development of Pilgangoora in the previous decade, riding the wave of lithium demand driven by the global shift toward electrification.

Pilbara Minerals News


Lithium brines
North American energy storage to drive lithium carbonate demand through 2031
29th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market research firm Mordor Intelligence expects the global lithium carbonate market to grow from 141-million lithium carbonate-equivalent (LCE) tons in 2026 to 3.93-million LCE tons by 2031,... 


Lithium ore
Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth
24th April 2026 By: Reuters

ASX-listed Pilbara Minerals (PLS) is seeing deepening and broadening demand for lithium, partly driven by energy security concerns, CEO Dale Henderson said on April 24 as the Australian miner... 


PLS to restart Western Australia plant, swings to first-half profit
PLS to restart Western Australia plant, swings to first-half profit
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium miner PLS swung to a first‑half profit on Thursday and said it will restart production at its Ngungaju plant in Western Australia in July, restoring about 200 000 t of annual... 


PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium producer PLS Group signalled a possible restart of a plant under care and maintenance on Friday after posting a surge in December-quarter revenue, as improving demand helped buoy... 


Mineral Resources founder and CEO Chris Ellison
MinRes inks $765m deal with Posco for lithium JV stake, shares surge
12th November 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's Posco for $765-million as it seeks to cut debt and repair its balance... 


Pilbara Minerals Q1 production rises on improved plant performance
Pilbara Minerals Q1 production rises on improved plant performance
24th October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Pilbara Minerals logged a 2.1% rise in spodumene concentrate for the first quarter on Friday, driven by stable output from its Pilgangoora operations in Western Australia. The... 


Lithium miners slide worldwide as CATL seen resuming China mine
Lithium miners slide worldwide as CATL seen resuming China mine
10th September 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of global lithium producers fell on Wednesday after Chinese state media reported that battery major Contemporary Amperex Technology's (CATL) shuttered Yichun mine is likely to resume... 


Pilbara CEO Dale Henderson says lithium prices are not sufficient to incentivise new supply, pointing to a potential tightness ahead.
Pilbara Minerals swings to loss as lithium prices slump
25th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Pilbara Minerals has posted a full-year loss after a sharp drop in lithium prices eroded margins, even as the company delivered record output from its flagship Pilgangoora... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


CATL suspends operations at major lithium mine, seeks new licence
CATL suspends operations at major lithium mine, seeks new licence
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology said on Monday it had suspended production at a major lithium mine after its licence expired, sparking a surge in lithium futures and miners'... 


Australian lithium miners gain after report CATL suspends operations at China mine
Australian lithium miners gain after report CATL suspends operations at China mine
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

Shares in Australia-listed lithium miners surged on Monday, after a report that battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) had suspended production at a major Chinese mine for at... 


Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson
Lithium story broadens beyond EVs – Pilbara CEO
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium is no longer just an electric vehicle (EV) story – the metal is emerging as a cornerstone of a much wider technological transformation, says Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson.... 


Lithium miners sound alarm as EV struggles pile on pressure
Lithium miners sound alarm as EV struggles pile on pressure
31st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A slew of corporate reports from Australian lithium producers has thrown a fresh spotlight this week on an industry riven by write-downs, cost controls and hard choices as the world’s... 


Pilbara Minerals beats production guidance, cuts costs as lithium market remains challenging
Pilbara Minerals beats production guidance, cuts costs as lithium market remains challenging
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals exceeded its full-year production guidance and trimmed costs in the June quarter, capitalising on the successful ramp-up of its Pilgan plant expansion – even as... 


Dale Henderson, CEO of Australian miner Pilbara.
Lithium industry bemoans 'paradox' of low prices, rising demand
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

An ongoing slide in lithium prices even as demand for the battery metal continues to climb is a frustrating "paradox" not likely to be resolved before at least 2030, the world's largest producers... 


Pilbara grows Pilgangoora resource by 23%
11th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pilbara Minerals has announced a 23% increase in contained lithium at its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia, following a drilling campaign. The updated mineral resource now... 


Pilbara Minerals CFO resigns
Pilbara Minerals CFO resigns
3rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals said on Tuesday that CFO Luke Bortoli had tendered his resignation to pursue other opportunities. Bortoli would remain in the role for a transition... 


TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
11th March 2025

TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world... 


Miner Pilbara sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart
Miner Pilbara sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s largest pure-play lithium producer Pilbara Minerals said it sees demand recovering on the restart of a large mine and refinery in China, even as it reported a net loss in its half-year... 


Sun Silver and James Bay Minerals announce leadership changes
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed juniors Sun Silver and James Bay Minerals on Monday announced key board and management appointments as both companies position themselves for their next phase of growth. Sun... 


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