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Elevra Lithium reports record ore mining at North American Lithium
Elevra Lithium reported stronger results at North American Lithium in the September 2026 quarter.
The company said production was its second-highest on record, with sales volumes and realised prices higher and unit costs lower.
Ore mined reached a quarterly record of 466,499 wet metric tonnes, up 25% from the previous quarter.
The plant operated at 91% utilisation despite a major planned shutdown, and lithium recovery averaged 70%.
Mining moved into areas with thicker veins, which reduced the amount of waste rock that had to be removed.
Musculoskeletal injuries affected the site’s safety record, and the company said it is strengthening safety coaching, leadership visibility and risk controls.
Elevra Lithium reported record ore mining and processing at North American Lithium in the September 2026 quarter.
The operation mined 466,499 wet metric tonnes of ore, up 25% from the previous quarter.
Mill throughput reached a new quarterly record, while lithium recoveries averaged 70%.
Plant utilisation was 91%, consistent with the previous quarter despite a major planned shutdown.
The company said safety performance was affected by musculoskeletal injuries and that it was strengthening safety measures.
- Who
- Elevra Lithium.
- What
- It reported record ore mining and processing at North American Lithium.
- When
- The results cover the September 2026 quarter. The report is dated October 27, 2026.
- Where
- North American Lithium. The source does not state its location.
- Why
- The operation moved into areas with thicker veins, reducing waste stripping and mining. The source does not state a reason for the record production overall.
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North American Lithium mined a record 466,499 wet metric tonnes of ore and achieved a new quarterly mill throughput record.
Elevra Lithium’s quarterly activities report was issued.
- Ore mined
- 466,499 wet metric tonnes
- Quarter-on-quarter ore mining increase
- 25%
- Plant utilisation
- 91%
- Lithium recoveries
- 70%
- Reporting period
- September 2026 quarter
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