Highlights:

  • MIN’s quarterly lithium production reached 138,000 dmt SC6, with sales of 143,000 dmt SC6 at an average price of USD 1,094/dmt.
  • FY26 lithium volume guidance upgraded for Wodgina (260–280k dmt SC6) and Mt Marion (190–210k dmt SC6).
  • Net debt reduced to AUD 4.9 billion, with liquidity exceeding AUD 1.4 billion following corporate transactions.

Shares of Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) fell 3.6% to AUD 61.13 on 29 January 2026, while the S&P/ASX 300 metal & mining index was up 0.38% at the time of writing. Today, the company released its quarterly activity report for Q2 FY26. While lithium production volumes were upgraded and sales prices improved, investors might have reacted to the company’s cost expectations for the second half of FY26 and operational updates for key assets.

The stock has gained over 11% in the past month and more than doubled over six months.

Lithium Production and Pricing

Mineral Resources recorded total quarterly attributable spodumene production of 138,000 dmt SC6, with sales of 143,000 dmt SC6 during Q2 FY26. The average achieved price reached USD 1,094/dmt CIF SC6, up 29% from the prior quarter. The company revised its FY26 lithium volume guidance, raising production at Wodgina to 260,000–280,000 dmt SC6 (previously 220,000–240,000 dmt) and Mt Marion to 190,000–210,000 dmt SC6 (previously 160,000–180,000 dmt).

Despite the volume upgrades, the company expects production volumes to be lower in the second half of FY26 due to a higher proportion of feed sourced from lower-grade N4 material. Lithium FOB costs for Q2 FY26 were $812/dmt, with half-year costs at $805/dmt. FY26 cost guidance remains at $820–890/dmt SC6, with costs expected to increase in 2H26.

Iron Ore Operations

Onslow Iron shipped 8.7 million wmt in Q2 FY26 and 17.3 million wmt in the first half of the year (100% basis). The quarterly FOB cost was $50/wmt, tracking toward the bottom of FY26 guidance of $54–59/wmt. Pilbara hub operations maintained steady production, contributing to the company’s broader iron ore output guidance of 17.1–18.8 million wmt for FY26.

Corporate Developments and Liquidity

Mineral Resources strengthened liquidity to more than AUD 1.4 billion, up from AUD 1.1 billion, while net debt decreased to roughly AUD 4.9 billion from AUD 5.4 billion. The company executed a binding agreement with POSCO Holdings Inc in November 2025 to sell 30% of its 50% interest in Wodgina and Mt Marion for an upfront USD 765 million (circa AUD 1.1 billion).

Additionally, a USD 700 million bond issuance was settled in October 2025. Updates to the pre-feasibility study for resuming underground development at Mt Marion are expected by Q3 FY26.