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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 Inc. (NASDAQ: LGO, TSX: LGO) has announced a leadership change as Paulo Misk has left his position as President and CEO. Daniel Tellechea, previously a member of the Board since 2015 and Chair of the Operations Committee, has been appointed interim CEO. The Board has initiated a search for a permanent CEO while maintaining the company’s objectives for the year, including its 2023 guidance. Tellechea brings extensive experience in the metals and mining sector, particularly in vanadium operations in Brazil. Largo continues to focus on adding shareholder value through its dual strategy of vanadium supply and clean energy solutions.
Largo reported Q4 and FY 2022 operational results, achieving 10,436 tonnes of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) production, slightly up from 10,319 tonnes in 2021. Q4 2022 production was 2,004 tonnes, stable compared to Q4 2021. Sales totaled 11,091 tonnes in 2022, down 3% year-over-year. The company faced operational challenges due to contractor transitions and heavy rainfall, leading to a 36% increase in rain-related downtime. Resulting Q1 2023 production guidance is 1,900 – 2,200 tonnes. Strong vanadium demand was noted in the aerospace sector, with prices rising to $10.08 per lb as of January 2023. Largo secured additional debt facilities for $45 million to support operations and capital projects.
Largo reported Q3 2022 revenues of $54.3 million, slightly up from $53.9 million in Q3 2021, driven by sales of 2,796 tonnes of V2O5 equivalent. However, the company posted a net loss of $2.6 million, down from $9.2 million in net income a year earlier, with basic loss per share of $0.04. Operating costs rose to $45.6 million, significantly higher than $32.1 million in Q3 2021. The average revenue per pound sold decreased to $8.80 from $9.10. Despite challenges, the company is optimistic about long-term opportunities in the vanadium market.
Largo Inc. (NASDAQ: LGO) will announce its Q3 2022 financial results on November 9, 2022, post-market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for November 10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Company specializes in vanadium production and is developing a titanium dioxide plant while advancing its clean energy division with VCHARGE vanadium batteries. Largo's strategic focus is on enhancing value through its operations in Brazil and energy storage solutions in the U.S.
Largo Inc. reported Q3 2022 production of 2,906 tonnes of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) equivalent, a decrease from 3,260 tonnes in Q3 2021 due to a mining contractor transition and kiln refurbishment. The company achieved a record 962 tonnes of high purity V2O5 production, accounting for 33% of total output. V2O5 equivalent sales increased to 2,796 tonnes despite shipping delays. Average price per lb of V2O5 fell by 12% year-over-year. Construction of an ilmenite concentration plant continues, while the energy storage division progresses with the deployment of vanadium redox flow batteries.
Largo Inc. announces that Largo Physical Vanadium Corp. (LPV) shares began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol 'VAND' on September 23, 2022, after completing a qualifying transaction. This new listing offers investors direct exposure to vanadium, a crucial metal for clean energy and greener steel. LPV's strategy focuses on reducing vanadium commodity costs, addressing price volatility challenges, and advancing vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) for energy storage. Largo aims to enhance value through higher vanadium production and the energy storage market.
Largo Inc. announced that Column Capital Corp. received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for its qualifying transaction with Largo Physical Vanadium (LPV). This milestone allows LPV's common shares to trade under the symbol 'VAND'. The company plans to offer investors a secure investment alternative in physical vanadium, with LPV initially holding 200 metric tons of vanadium pentoxide equivalent. Largo will support LPV with services and has granted LPV a right of first refusal for non-committed commercial vanadium products through a supply agreement.
Largo reported Q2 2022 revenues of $84.8 million, a 56% increase from Q2 2021, driven by stronger vanadium prices. Net income rose 113% to $18.0 million, with basic EPS of $0.28. However, cash provided by operations dropped to $2.9 million from $19.1 million year-over-year. Operating costs surged to $50.7 million, up from $35.0 million, mainly due to increased consumable costs. Production guidance was revised down to 11,000 – 12,000 tonnes of V2O5 equivalent from 11,600 – 12,400 tonnes.
Largo Clean Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Largo, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ansaldo Green Tech to explore a joint venture for the commercial deployment of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The MOU includes a 150-day exclusivity period for negotiations, during which neither party will discuss these technologies with third parties. The potential joint venture aims to address identified needs in the European energy sector.
Largo Inc. will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 10 after market close. A webcast and conference call to discuss these results will be held on August 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Investors can register for the webcast through the provided link and participate via dial-in numbers. Largo is recognized for its high-grade vanadium products and is also advancing a titanium dioxide pigment plant and its U.S.-based energy storage division with VCHARGE vanadium batteries. The company's shares trade under the symbol LGO.
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