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Sales Revenue: Increased for the half year ending December 2025. Net Profit After Tax: Up for the period. EBITDA: Improved performance reported. Cash and Short-Term Deposits: Significant increase due to capital raise. NDPR Price: Increased from $49 in December 2024 to $74 in December 2025, reaching over $110 recently. NDPR Production: On track for a record six months until power issues in Kalgoorlie. Renewable Power Usage: 92% of power from renewable sources in December. Water Recycling: Targeting 90% recycling of tailings water.

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Release Date: February 26, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYSCF) achieved significant milestones in their Lynas 2025 capital projects, including the commissioning of the Mount Weld expansion project and a new flotation circuit operating at 70% of nameplate. The company successfully operationalized a 65 megawatt hybrid renewable power station, exceeding initial targets with 92% of power coming from renewable sources in December. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYSCF) reported strong financial performance with increased sales revenue, net profit after tax, and EBITDA, supported by a capital raise. The company is well-positioned to take advantage of positive market settings, being the only operator producing both light and heavy rare earths outside China. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYSCF) has established strong relationships with governments and customers, particularly in Japan and the US, which supports their market position and future growth opportunities.

Negative Points

The ramp-up at Kalgoorlie faced challenges due to unreliable power supply, impacting production consistency. The company is still in the process of optimizing new processes and addressing bottlenecks, particularly in the carbonation circuit at Kalgoorlie. There are concerns about potential restrictions from China on ionic clay leaching reagents, which could impact future production plans. General and administrative expenses increased due to unabsorbed depreciation and employment costs, affecting overall cost management. The company faces ongoing licensing uncertainties in Malaysia, with the current license due to expire soon, creating potential operational risks.

Q & A Highlights

Q: How is Lynas progressing with securing ionic clay deposits in Malaysia for the HRE plant, and what is the current production capacity for yttrium, dysprosium, and terbium using Mount Weld feed? A: The plant is not yet constructed, so current production is limited to a small circuit for dysprosium and terbium. Lynas is working with firms in Malaysia to develop ionic clay deposits, aiming to have them as feedstock by the end of 2027. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)



Q: Are there contingency plans if China restricts IAC leaching reagents or chemicals? A: Lynas has already established contingency plans for all reagents and equipment required in Malaysia, identifying alternate sources to ensure continued operations. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)

Q: Can you discuss Lynas' off-take agreements and capacity for heavy rare earths? A: Lynas aims to have 100% of off-take contracted to high-value customers, with the ability to sell bundles of NDPR and DY/TB. Current heavy rare earths capacity is 1,500 tons throughput, with plans to expand to 5,000 tons. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO; Daniel Havas, VP Strategy and Investor Relations)

Q: What is driving the rise in general and administrative costs, and how should we view depreciation charges? A: The increase in G&A costs is mainly due to unabsorbed depreciation and employment costs. Depreciation charges are expected to rise as major projects are capitalized. (Gaudenz Sturzenegger, CFO)

Q: What is the operating model plan for the Kalgoorlie plant over the next 12 months? A: Kalgoorlie provides extra capacity to the base load in Malaysia, with production managed to meet demand. Decisions on batching or continuous operation will be made based on operational and financial outcomes. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)

Q: How does Lynas plan to optimize its sales model and pricing mechanism for NDPR? A: Lynas aims to achieve a premium over benchmark prices, with a variety of pricing mechanisms in place. The focus is on long-term contracts that reflect the value of materials produced. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)

Q: What are Lynas' plans for expanding NDPR capacity beyond 12,000 tons per annum? A: Lynas will consider expansions beyond the current capacity, with some substantial investments required. The company plans to match production increases with downstream processing capacity development. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)

Q: How does Lynas plan to protect its staff and intellectual property given the increased interest in rare earths? A: Lynas focuses on being an employer of choice, ensuring staff satisfaction and valuing their contributions. The company aims to maintain its culture of care and excellence. (Amanda Lacaze, CEO)

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.