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Largo Inc (symbol: LGO) is a mid-tier mining development company, primarily focused on the production of vanadium at its flagship Maracás Menchen Mine in Brazil. Largo has achieved a notable accomplishment in the mining sector by successfully financing, constructing, and bringing a unique commodity project to production, even in challenging market conditions.
The Maracás Menchen Mine boasts the highest-grade vanadium deposit ever discovered, positioning Largo as a low-cost producer. With a strategic off-take agreement with commodities giant Glencore, Largo is well-poised to become a leading global producer of vanadium, expected to generate substantial cash flows.
Vanadium is an essential alloy used to strengthen steel while reducing its weight. Vanadium-enhanced steels are integral to a wide range of products, including rebar, automobiles, and transportation infrastructure, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of over 6% for the past several years.
Apart from its mining operations, Largo Inc is committed to advancing renewable energy storage solutions. Through Largo Clean Energy, the company is developing vanadium redox flow battery technology, which promises innovative energy storage solutions. The company produces and supplies high-quality vanadium products such as VPURE Flake, VPURE+ Flake, and VPURE+ Powder.
Largo Inc operates through six segments: Sales & Trading, Mine Properties, Corporate, Exploration and Evaluation Properties, Largo Clean Energy, and Largo Physical Vanadium. The Sales & Trading segment is a significant revenue generator for the company, driving its financial performance.
With its extensive operations and strategic initiatives, Largo Inc continues to make significant strides in both the mining and renewable energy sectors, solidifying its position as a noteworthy player in the global market.
Largo has promoted David Harris to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Harris, who has been with Largo since 2015 as Corporate Controller, brings nearly a decade of experience in that role.
This move ensures continuity in Largo's management and supports the company's operational and cost-controlling goals to enhance shareholder value. Harris succeeds Ernest Cleave, who has resigned from the company.
Chairman Alberto Arias expressed gratitude for Cleave's service and enthusiasm for Harris's new role.
Largo has received approval from the TSX to extend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to July 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The AGM will be held at Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto, Canada. The meeting will cover the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors, and the election of directors for the ensuing year. Largo is utilizing electronic delivery methods for meeting materials, which will be available on SEDAR+, SEC.gov, and the company's website.
Largo released its Q1 2024 financial results, showing revenues of $42.2 million, down from $57.4 million in Q1 2023. This decline is primarily due to a significant drop in vanadium prices. Operating costs grew to $49.7 million from $45.9 million, driven by an extended maintenance period and a $4.5 million write-down of produced vanadium products. The company reported a net loss of $13 million compared to a $1.2 million loss in Q1 2023. Basic loss per share was $0.20, up from $0.02. Total V2O5 equivalent sales were 2,765 tonnes with a cash operating cost of $6.12 per lb sold.
Production figures include 1,729 tonnes of V2O5 and 9,563 tonnes of ilmenite concentrate. Vanadium market conditions were weak due to low demand in the steel industry, though aerospace demand remained strong. The company expects future demand increases, particularly in energy storage in China. Largo is implementing cost reduction measures and productivity initiatives to restore profitability.
Largo Inc. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) reschedules the release date of its first quarter 2024 financial results to May 15, 2024. A conference call will be held on May 16 to discuss the results and updates.
Largo Inc. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 10, 2024, and host a conference call on May 13, 2024, to discuss the results and provide updates. Investors can join the call via phone or online platform. For more information, visit the Company's Investor Resources section on their website.
Largo Inc. announces cost reduction and productivity improvements at Maracás Menchen Mine, reporting Q1 2024 production and sales results. The company aims to optimize cash use by reducing haulage distances, costs, and contractors, with annual cost guidance maintained. Despite lower Q1 2024 production due to maintenance, production and sales targets for 2024 are on track. Quarterly ilmenite sales were below guidance but expected to increase. Extensive changes include annual maintenance, replacement of kiln refractory, and new cost reduction measures. Negotiations for a joint venture with Stryten Energy are ongoing.
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