ASX · VUL.AX
≈ 34 kt LCE/yr attributable
As of 24 Oct 2026Prices are delayed (end of day for Shanghai and Shenzhen). Hong Kong listings show the company's mainland A-share where it has one.
Net seller of lithium units (mines exceed own refining)
Study estimate Vulcan Lionheart: $4,403/t LCE · would be cheaper than about 94% of today's producing supply
| Asset | Country | Stage | Ownership | Capacity | Attrib. kt LCE | Landed US$/t LCE | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream: mines and brines | |||||||
| Vulcan Lionheart | Germany | Construction | 76.66% | Phase One target 24 ktpa LHM (LiOH·H2O); under construction | 16 | ≈$4,403 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Project Ludwig (Vulcan Phase 2) | Germany | Development | 85.51% | PFS (Sep 2026): 21.1 ktpa battery-grade Li2CO3 plateau, 517 kt over 30-yr life; 3,125 GWh/yr renewable heat; capex €1.26bn; FID after Lionheart start-up | 18 | — | Pending |
Headline counts mines and brines only. Refineries are listed with their attributable conversion capacity, which is shown under Downstream above and not added to the headline, so lithium is not counted twice. Cell plants are demand, not supply. Landed cost uses the assumptions set on the cost curve.