Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $10,416 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net income of $26,032 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant decline in profitability[5]. - Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $(0.06), compared to a profit of $0.12 for the same period in 2023[5]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the consolidated net loss was $10,416, compared to a net income of $26,032 for the same period in 2023[9]. - The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $32,388, compared to a loss of $64,522 in the same period of 2023[66]. - The company reported finance and other income of $37,880 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $41,500 thousand for the same period in 2023, a decrease of about 8.1%[5]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported finance and other income of $13,212, a decrease of 11.4% compared to $14,921 in the same period of 2023[110]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets increased to $1,121,763 thousand, up from $1,055,026 thousand as of December 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 6.3%[4]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were $228,143 thousand, slightly up from $226,095 thousand at the end of 2023, an increase of about 0.9%[4]. - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders increased to $830,959 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to $828,931 thousand at the end of 2023, a slight increase of 0.1%[4]. - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents decreased to $92,325 thousand from $122,293 thousand as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a reduction of approximately 24.5%[4]. - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $92,325, an increase from $42,169 as of December 31, 2023[40]. - The company’s non-current assets in Argentina were valued at $385,870 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $411,347 as of December 31, 2023[113]. Exploration and Evaluation - Exploration and evaluation expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $7,602 thousand, down from $9,998 thousand in the same period of 2023, a decrease of about 23.9%[5]. - Total exploration expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $7,602, a decrease from $9,998 in the same period of 2023[107]. - Exploration and evaluation assets totaled $343,788 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $348,645 as of December 31, 2022[75]. - The total exploration and evaluation assets decreased from $348,645 to $343,092 from December 31, 2023, to September 30, 2024[75]. Project Updates - The Cauchari-Olaroz project achieved first lithium production in June 2023 and is currently in the commissioning and ramp-up stage[11]. - The Cauchari Olaroz project achieved commercial production as of October 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the company[135]. - The company is entitled to 49% of the lithium carbonate offtake from Cauchari-Olaroz, equating to approximately 19,600 tonnes per annum at full capacity[56]. - The company recognized its share of losses from Minera Exar amounting to $25,026 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[62]. Financing and Loans - Loans to Exar Capital rose to $368,993 thousand as of September 30, 2024, up from $320,869 thousand at the end of 2023, an increase of approximately 15%[4]. - During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company provided $41,978 in loans to Exar Capital for the Cauchari-Olaroz project's working capital[50]. - As of September 30, 2024, the total loans advanced to Exar Capital by the Company, including accrued interest, amounted to $65,836[53]. - The company entered into a loan facility agreement for $65,000 with Minera Exar to fund debt repayment and working capital, maturing in five years[52]. Shareholder Equity and Compensation - The company’s equity compensation increased to $5,559 from $2,704 year-over-year[9]. - The company granted 1,883 restricted share units (RSUs) during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with a total estimated fair value of $7,249[89]. - The equity compensation expense related to RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $2,018[89]. - The company granted 1,225 stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to none in the same period of 2023[94]. - Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was $2,437 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0 in 2023[97]. General and Administrative Expenses - The company incurred general and administrative expenses of $10,604 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $11,956 in the same period of 2023[105]. Tax and Regulatory Matters - The company recognized a deferred tax recovery of $10,659 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, due to inflation adjustments on the tax basis of Pastos Grandes assets[116]. - The amendments to IAS 1 resulted in the reclassification of convertible senior notes from non-current to current liabilities as of January 1, 2023[25]. - The Company is currently assessing the impact of IFRS 18, effective January 1, 2027, on its financial statements[27].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2024, production volumes reached approximately 5,600 tons of lithium carbonate, an increase of 24% compared to Q1 2024 [3][4] - At the close of Q2, the company had $96 million in cash before completing a $70 million transaction, which is expected to strengthen the balance sheet [5][6] - The company secured an $80 million bank credit facility to replace existing short-term debt with more flexible financing [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ramp-up of Cauchari-Olaroz is on track, with production sustained at around 70% of design capacity, achieving close to design capacity for limited periods [4][5] - The company plans to retain uncommitted offtake to maintain flexibility, expecting to sell this product through Ganfeng [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current market conditions remain challenging, but the company expects to remain operating cash flow positive, with costs continuing to decline [5][13] - The battery-grade price in China is currently around $11,000 per ton, with expectations for improved realized pricing as quality improves [11][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The focus remains on completing the ramp-up of Cauchari-Olaroz while cautiously advancing regional development plans for Pastos Grandes [6][21] - The company is optimistic about the recently passed RIGI incentive bill in Argentina, which provides an attractive investment framework [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ramp-up of Cauchari-Olaroz, supported by a strong team and partnership with Ganfeng [6][21] - The company is focused on optimizing operations and expects costs to decline as production volumes increase [19][20] Other Important Information - The fair value loss of $113 million related to intercompany funding was due to unrealized non-cash foreign exchange losses [32][34] - The company is actively working on refinancing short-term debt, with repayments spread between 2024 and 2025 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans for uncommitted offtake - The company plans to retain the uncommitted share of offtake for flexibility and expects to sell it through Ganfeng [8] Question: Debt profile and refinancing - The company is open to all credit facilities and expects to use proceeds from the Pastos Grande transaction to significantly reduce leverage [9] Question: Current pricing environment - The company has been operating under conservative pricing assumptions and expects costs to decline as production volumes ramp up [12][13] Question: Operating cost targets - The company aims to align costs with low-cost peers in Argentina, with significant room for optimization as production increases [18][19] Question: Battery grade production costs - Producing battery-grade material is expected to have an immaterial increase in overall costs compared to current production [24] Question: Ganfeng's commitment levels - Ganfeng is continuing to take as much product as possible despite the low demand scenario [24] Question: Production and sales reconciliation - Ganfeng is entitled to 80% of offtake from the first 25,000 tons of production, with a lag expected between production and sales during ramp-up [26] Question: Definition of commercial production - Commercial production is defined by achieving and maintaining certain capacity levels and product quality over time [27][28] Question: Liquidity and repayment cadence - Repayment of short-term debt is spread between 2024 and 2025, with some flexibility on timing [29] Question: Pricing discount evolution - The current $2,000 processing fee is expected to narrow as quality improves and production reaches nameplate capacity [31]

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $8,009 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net income of $19,410 thousand for the same period in 2023[3]. - The consolidated net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $8,009,000, compared to a net income of $19,410,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant decline in performance[5]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.05 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a profit of $0.13 for the same period in 2023[3]. - The company reported a loss of $8,009 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $11,801 in the same period of 2023[78]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets amounted to $1,046,094 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to $1,055,026 thousand at December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 0.9%[2]. - Current assets decreased to $112,335 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from $133,575 thousand at December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 15.9%[2]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to $96,196 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from $122,293 thousand at December 31, 2023, a decline of about 21.4%[2]. - Shareholders' equity totaled $823,955 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from $828,931 thousand at December 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately 0.6%[2]. - The total liabilities decreased to $222,139 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from $226,095 thousand at December 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of about 1.3%[2]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - Cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was $9,367,000 for the first half of 2024, compared to $6,261,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting increased operational costs[5]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $96,196,000, down from $445,039,000 at the end of June 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 78.4%[5]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company has cash and cash equivalents of $96,196 and receivables from purchasers for lithium carbonate amounting to $12,074, to settle current liabilities of $22,329[87]. Exploration and Evaluation - Exploration and evaluation expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $5,841 thousand, down from $8,199 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 28.7%[3]. - The total exploration and evaluation assets as of June 30, 2024, were $343,788,000, with additions of $696,000 during the period[44]. - Exploration and evaluation expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2024, amounted to $2,756, down from $6,224 in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 55.8%[71]. Investments and Projects - The investment in the Sal de la Puna Project was valued at $180,967 thousand as of June 30, 2024, slightly down from $181,270 thousand at December 31, 2023[2]. - The company has a 44.8% ownership interest in Minera Exar, which is advancing the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine project, now in the commissioning and ramp-up stage[7]. - The company holds a 65% ownership interest in the Sal de la Puna Project, with an investment balance of $180,967 as of June 30, 2024[25]. - The company is entitled to 49% of the lithium carbonate offtake from Cauchari-Olaroz, amounting to approximately 19,600 tonnes per annum at full capacity[32]. Shareholder and Financing Activities - On March 5, 2024, the company announced a definitive agreement with Ganfeng for the acquisition of $70,000,000 in newly issued shares of Proyecto Pastos Grandes S.A., expected to represent a 15% interest in the project[8]. - The Company completed the Separation on October 3, 2023, transferring its North American business and $275,499 in cash to Lithium Americas (NewCo)[20]. - The fair value of net assets distributed during the Separation was $1,680,501, resulting in a gain of $1,267,552 recognized in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2023[21]. Financial Risks and Commitments - The company has commitments for an annual royalty of $200,000 due in May of every year, expiring in 2041, along with other community agreements[40]. - The company limits its exposure to credit loss by placing the majority of its cash and cash equivalents with two major financial institutions and investing in short-term obligations guaranteed by the Canadian government or chartered banks[84]. - The company is exposed to foreign currency risk due to operations in countries with different currencies, primarily incurring expenditures in US dollars[89]. Management and Administrative Expenses - The total compensation for key management for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $2,584, a decrease of 25.8% compared to $3,483 for the same period in 2023[68]. - General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled $7,085, a slight decrease of 4.3% from $7,402 in the same period of 2023[70]. Other Financial Information - The company recognized interest expense of $12,172 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, attributed to finance costs[50]. - The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a rate of 1.75% per annum, with interest payable semi-annually[51]. - The company recognized a deferred tax recovery of $10,659 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, due to inflation adjustments on the tax basis of Pastos Grandes assets[80].

Core Points - Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. will release its second quarter 2024 earnings results on August 13, 2024, after market close [1] - A webcast and conference call to discuss the earnings results will be held on August 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET [2] - Lithium Argentina is an emerging producer of lithium carbonate, primarily for lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles, and is ramping up production in partnership with Ganfeng Lithium Co, Ltd. [3] Company Information - Lithium Argentina trades on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker symbol "LAAC" [3] - The company is advancing the development of additional lithium resources in Argentina [3] - Investor relations contact information includes Kelly O'Brien, with a telephone number and email provided [3]

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