Commissioning of Mt Weld expansion and new flotation circuit
Mt Weld expansion largely commissioned with the new flotation circuit operating at ~70% of nameplate; beneficiation upgrades enable recovery from tailings (tailings concentrated at ~7.0–7.5% rare earths) and support future throughput uplifts (previously identified +2,400 tpa potential at concentrator).
Hybrid renewable power station operational and strong renewable share
65 MW hybrid renewable power station (4 wind turbines + ~2,500 solar panels + gas turbines + batteries) is operational; renewable generation reached ~92% of power in December (initial target was 70%), reducing variable electricity cost and emissions while accepting significant upfront capital cost.
Malaysia plant performance and HRE separation progress
Lynas Malaysia running ‘extraordinarily well’; first full six months of heavy rare earth (HRE) separation (dysprosium and terbium) completed, stable separation circuits, major maintenance executed successfully; samarium production expected before the end of the financial year.
Strong market pricing and revenue momentum (NdPr)
NdPr benchmark price rose from $49/kg in Dec 2024 to $74/kg in Dec 2025 (+51% YoY) and firmed further to >$110/kg (noted during the call) reflecting supportive government actions and market re‑shaping; management reports sales revenue, EBITDA and net profit after tax all increased in the half.
Capital raise and balance sheet strength for Towards 2030
Successful capital raise materially increased cash and short-term deposits (management and analysts referenced >US$1bn cash post‑raise); funds being ringfenced between operational liquidity and 'Towards 2030' growth capital (e.g., announced $180m for new HRE plant in Malaysia).
Throughput and future heavy facility capacity
Current heavy-circuit throughput ~1,500 tonnes; announced new Malaysian heavy facility designed for ~5,000 tonnes throughput. Company target near-term system throughput 10.5k tpa NdPr with a clear step to 12k tpa and identified 2.4k tpa uplift potential at Mt Weld for longer-term expansion.
Operational safety and execution on major works
Major maintenance in Malaysia involved >100,000 work hours across 30+ subcontractors executed to schedule and without injury; Mt Weld and Kalgoorlie employees achieved 12 months without any recordable injuries as of December 2025, highlighting strong HSE performance.
Commercial positioning and offtake progress
Active sales optimization with premiums achieved vs benchmarks (management measures success as % above benchmark); long-term offtake discussions ongoing (including U.S. government engagement and MOUs), plus strong demand signals from Japanese magnetmakers and downstream buyers seeking supply outside China.