Finniss锂矿项目重启预计需要1.75亿至2亿澳元的预生产资金，预计单位运营成本将降至690-785澳元/吨

Investment Rating - The report recommends the industry [4] Core Insights - The Finniss lithium project requires pre-production funding of AUD 175 million to AUD 200 million and is expected to reduce unit operating costs to AUD 690 to AUD 785 per ton [1][6][10] Summary by Sections Project Restart and Research Findings - The Grants mine's reserves have doubled to 1.15 million tons, transitioning to underground mining to access more resources and lower costs [1][2] - The BP33 underground mining plan will proceed alongside the second-year entry of BP33 ore into the mining schedule [2] - BP33 is expected to contribute 85% of the ore supply in the first ten years, with significant geological features suitable for high-yield, low-cost mining methods [2] Processing and Cost Efficiency - The existing heavy medium separation plant will expand from 1 million tons per year to 1.2 million tons per year, with a projected 50% reduction in crushing costs [3][5] - Total processing costs are expected to decrease by 33% to AUD 40 to AUD 46 per ton [3][6] - The average recovery rate is projected to increase to 78% with the new processing configuration [5][10] Capital Expenditure and Financing - Core Lithium is actively pursuing financing options to support the Finniss project restart, with a current cash balance of AUD 30 million sufficient for ongoing project work [7] - The final investment decision (FID) will depend on board approval and securing attractive financing [7] Production and Inventory - Core Lithium holds approximately 5,000 tons of lithium concentrate and 75,000 tons of lithium powder, providing potential short-term options for market price improvements [8] - The total ore reserves amount to 10.73 million tons with an average Li2O grade of 1.29% [8][10]