Core Lithium

Great to welcome the Argonaut team and a group of investors to Core Lithium’s Finniss Lithium Operation this week. There is no substitute for seeing an operation first-hand, and the visit provided a great opportunity to showcase the progress being made across Finniss. The group visited the BP33 underground development, saw the recent DMS plant upgrades and mining activities at the Grants open pit, and spent time with our geology team understanding what makes BP33 such a compelling orebody, including its consistent geometry, strong grade continuity and predictable mineralisation. They also got a first-hand appreciation of Finniss’ strategic location, less than 90 kilometres from Darwin and with access to established infrastructure and export pathways. Most importantly, the visit showcased the quality, experience and commitment of the Core team who are driving the restart forward. A big thank you to the Argonaut team, our investors and everyone across Core who took the time to share their knowledge and showcase the progress being made. Seeing Finniss on the ground tells a very different story to simply reading about it, and we were pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate the progress being made firsthand. #CoreLithium #Finniss #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Darwin #NorthernTerritory

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗣𝟯𝟯 Core has reported excellent new high-grade lithium results from extensional drilling at the BP33 project, part of its 100% owned Finniss Lithium Operation. The first exploration diamond drill hole, NMRD100, has returned 34.08m @ 2.09% Li2O from 578.7m and 3.43m @ 2.44% Li2O from 616.54m. Targeting extensions to mineralisation outside the existing BP33 Mineral Resource Estimate, the results confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralisation adjacent to hole NMRD085, which previously intersected 90.17m @ 1.80% Li₂O, further reinforcing the scale and quality of the BP33 orebody. An additional four diamond drill holes are planned, targeting extensions to mineralisation down-dip and along strike. BP33 hosts an existing Mineral Resource of 10.5Mt @ 1.53% Li₂O, as well as a previously reported Exploration Target of between 3.9Mt and 6.5Mt at 1.5% and 1.6% Li₂O located deeper down-plunge of the current resource. With exploration also advancing at the Blackbeard Prospect, where a staged diamond drilling campaign of up to 12,150m is underway, Core continues to progress its strategy of resource growth and mine life extension across Finniss. Commenting on the drilling results, Core's Managing Director Paul Brown said: “These initial results from BP33 are highly encouraging and reinforce our confidence in the quality and continuity of the orebody. BP33 is a unique deposit, characterised by a large, continuous, uniform, sub-vertical pegmatite with consistent grade, minimal internal zoning and favourable geometry for underground mining. As the long-life, low-cost production base at Finniss, these results further strengthen our confidence in the continuity and scale of the orebody, while continuing to demonstrate the potential for mineralisation beyond the current Mineral Resource footprint.” Read the ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/eg8W0 #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗕 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 Core Lithium is pleased to announce that the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval condition for the Company's Tranche 2 Convertible Notes has been satisfied.   Core has received approximately US$44 million (A$62 million) from the Tranche 2 Convertible Notes, completing the fully committed funding package announced on 18 March 2026. FIRB approval was the final outstanding condition for the issue of the Tranche 2 Convertible Notes.   The proceeds will support the development of the BP33 underground mine and targeted plant and site upgrades, in line with the previously disclosed uses of funds.   Commenting on the news, Core Managing Director Paul Brown said: “The completion of Tranche 2 of the Convertible Note facility following FIRB approval marks the final step in securing the total funding package announced in March this year.   “The funding package provides a strong foundation to support the restart and ongoing development of the Finniss Lithium Operation, with the operation fully funded through to steady state production in 2028.”   View the full ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/fC23e   #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #ASX #Mining

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 Core Lithium is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Neuling as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective today.   Ms Neuling brings 20 years of experience in the resources sector across corporate finance, governance, commercial strategy and business development. She is currently Lead Independent Non-Executive Director of MLG Oz and a Non-Executive Director of S2 Resources. She has also held senior executive roles, most notably with Sirius Resources, where she served as Executive Director, Corporate and Commercial during the company's transformation following the Nova-Bollinger discovery and subsequent acquisition by Independence Group.   Her appointment comes alongside the retirement of Heath Hellewell as a Non-Executive Director, effective 31 July 2026. Over his near 12 year tenure, Mr Hellewell chaired the Company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee and provided considerable guidance on the development of Core's Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves to support the BP33 Underground development.   Core Chair Malcolm McComas said: “We are delighted to welcome Ms Anna Neuling to Core, as a non-executive director. Anna is a chartered accountant and an experienced company director. She has also had various executive leadership roles within the resources sector. Anna will also chair Core's Audit Committee.   “On behalf of the Board and our shareholders, I thank Heath for his exceptional decade long contribution to the development of the Company as we move back into production.”   Read the full ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/4s3rI   #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #ASX #Mining

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 During the quarter, Core delivered significant progress across the Finniss Lithium Operation, highlighted by mining recommencing at Grants, underground development commencing at BP33 and an exploration program underway at Blackbeard to support a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Commenting on the quarter Managing Director Paul Brown said: "The June quarter was a defining period for Core, characterised by disciplined project execution and meaningful operational progress. In just a few months, we have transitioned rapidly into execution mode, recommencing open pit mining at Grants, commencing underground development at BP33, launching our exploration program, strengthening our tenement package, activating our logistics chain and completing two sales from our fines stockpiles generating cash from material already on site and further strengthening our liquidity position.   “Core is in a very strong operational and financial position, with the foundations in place to continue executing to plan and ample funding to advance Finniss to steady state production in 2028. We continue to execute against our plans, delivering key milestones safely, on time and within budget. With strong momentum across the project, we are focused on execution and look forward to delivering the first newly produced spodumene concentrate in the December quarter.”   Read the full June 2026 Quarterly Report here: https://shorturl.at/JwQ0q #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #ASX #Mining 

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘅𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 Core is spinning out its gold and non-lithium tenements into a new gold-focused ASX-listed exploration company, Axiant Resources Limited. The spin out sharpens Core’s focus on the Finniss Lithium Project and its other lithium assets, while ensuring its shareholders retain exposure to the gold assets through Core's ownership of 20 million ordinary shares and up to 20 million performance rights in Axiant. Axiant intends to list on the ASX via an IPO, seeking to raise $8-10 million at $0.20 per share, with a priority offer extended to existing eligible Core shareholders. The prospectus is expected to be lodged in July 2026. Commenting on the divestment, Core Managing Director Paul Brown said: “Core remains fully focused on the Finniss Lithium Project, with disciplined execution and a clear priority on safely delivering Grants and BP33 on schedule and within budget. “By establishing Axiant, we will create an independent, well-funded gold focused exploration company that can progress the gold and non-lithium assets and harness the current interest in gold companies with a dedicated team and funding. It provides an effective pathway to advance projects like Shoobridge Gold and to assess the broader exploration potential across the gold and non-lithium tenement packages. Core and its shareholders will retain exposure to Axiant’s success through our shareholding and performance rights in Axiant. In addition, Core shareholders will be given priority to subscribe for new shares in Axiant.” Read the ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/HNhBJ #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX  

𝗕𝗣𝟯𝟯 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 Underground decline development activities have commenced at BP33, with contractor Develop now mobilised to site and the portal cut. Following the contract award in May 2026, Core progressed civil works and box cut remediation, with ground support for the BP33 portal face completed ahead of site handover and commencement of the portal cut by Develop. First development ore from BP33 is expected in mid-2027, with nameplate production targeted for mid-2028. Alongside this underground progress, the Finniss logistics chain is now fully operational. A shipment of 20kt stockpiled lithium fines and 5kt of stockpiled spodumene concentrate has successfully departed via Darwin Port, with payment to be received before the end of the June Quarter - a tangible demonstration of the project's operational progress. Commenting on the underground development, Core Managing Director Paul Brown said: “The portal cut marks a significant milestone for Core and the commencement of underground development at BP33. Achieving this milestone reflects the strong commitment of our team and the support of our underground mining contractor, Develop. “The pace of execution across Finniss highlights the strength of our restart strategy and the capability of our operating team. Our focus remains on safely delivering Grants and BP33 on schedule and within budget, with the portal cut representing another important step in Core’s transition to underground mining and the next phase of production growth at Finniss.” Read the ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/JFfDj #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀 Core has commenced its near mine brownfields exploration program at the Finniss Lithium Operation. The exploration program is designed to support Core’s broader strategy of resource growth and mine life extension at Finniss, as well as advancing the development pipeline.    The primary objective is advancing the Blackbeard prospect toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and further assess its potential as a future source of high grade ore feed for Finniss.   Core has also entered into a binding agreement with Charger Metals to acquire 100% of Charger’s interest in the Bynoe Lithium Project, consisting of the EL 30897 tenement area, which covers approximately 63km2 of land within the Finniss Project tenement area surrounding Core’s Blackbeard prospect. The acquisition consolidates Core’s tenement holdings within the Finniss project and enhances Core’s future exploration pipeline. Commenting on the news, Core's Managing Director Paul Brown said: “Blackbeard represents a growth opportunity for Core at Finniss and has the potential to become a significant source of future high-grade ore feed for the operation. With Carlton already converted to Ore Reserve and development underway at BP33, this drilling program represents the next step in our strategy to grow resources, extend mine life and unlock future expansion opportunities at Finniss. The initial drilling phase is designed to rapidly advance Blackbeard toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate while improving our understanding of the scale, continuity and development potential of the system.   “Separately, the acquisition of the Bynoe Lithium Project further strengthens our position within the Bynoe pegmatite field and consolidates the landholding surrounding Blackbeard, providing additional exploration upside and greater flexibility for future development studies.   “This work is aimed at creating long-term shareholder value by leveraging the substantial infrastructure, processing capacity and logistics network already established at Finniss.” Read the ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/1RoOE #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 Core announces plans to divest certain Northern Territory and South Australian gold exploration assets, creating a new gold company - Axiant Resources Limited - through an IPO targeted for July/August 2026. Under the IPO, Core will retain all lithium rights across tenements prospective for lithium, maintaining its position as a lithium-focused producer and exploration company. Core will also retain a significant shareholding in Axiant, preserving its balance sheet strength. Core’s Chair Greg English will retire on 30 June 2026 to become Chair of Axiant, concluding a highly successful 16-year term at Core as Chair. During this time, Greg played a pivotal role in the company's re-start study and funding package, which led to the recommencement of mining. Existing non-executive director Malcolm McComas will be appointed as the new Chair of Core, effective from the date of Greg's retirement. Commenting on the news, Greg English said: “After 16 years leading Core through significant growth, I’m proud to leave the Company in a good position to resume mining. The new team, the assets and the outstanding growth opportunity reflects improved commodity prices for spodumene, and also the strength of our new financial partners. So, after many years of rewarding challenges, I have decided to step down.   “I am very proud of what we have achieved at Core, and I want to especially thank my board colleagues and the executive team led by MD and CEO Paul Brown and all our staff and contractors for the role they've played in building Core out over recent years - there is an exciting future ahead.”   Read the ASX announcement here: https://shorturl.at/Gqx4Y #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 ~𝗔$𝟮𝟴.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 Core has sold 25kt of lithium fines from the Finniss Lithium Operation to Glencore International AG. This follows the initial sale of 20kt of lithium fines to Glencore in April. This second lithium fines sale provides further cash generation, incremental to the fully funded Finniss restart approved in March 2026. The sale reflects the value of Core’s strategic partnership with Glencore and represents a further step in the Company’s strategy to monetise existing stockpiled material and generate cash as mining activities ramp up at Finniss. Commenting on the news, Core's Managing Director, Paul Brown, said: “This second sale of lithium fines further strengthens Core’s liquidity position as we ramp up operations at Finniss. During 2026 we have generated ~$28.5 million from the sales of lithium stockpiles at Finniss. “This additional liquidity provides Core with greater financial flexibility as we progress mining activities, advance development activities at BP33 and the restart of processing operations. We will continue to assess opportunities to realise further value from the remaining fines stockpile.” Read the ASX announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gwC5eCHs #CoreLithium #CXO #Lithium #CriticalMinerals #Mining #ASX