General Discussion AGY, page-18236

Original PEA estimate was US$140m from memory but double it perhaps. The closest comparison I know is Allkem in the neighbouring province who revised estimates on their stage one 15tpa plant to include inflation.

Their operating cost (estimate) is enviable and something to aspire to. I'm expecting our Opex will be double theirs initially.

2 weeks ago
https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/allkems-argentina-lithium-project-hit-by-inflation

'INFLATION'

Capex for the under-development first phase, to produce 15,000t/y of LCE starting in 2025, increased 38% to US$374mn, according to the latest study, with a focus on completing the mechanical assembly, Allkem said in a statement on Monday. .

Higher prices of soda ash, lime, natural gas and labor costs drove up the estimate for operating costs from US$3,612/t LCE to US$4,529/t in phase 1, which has been under construction since last year.