Core Lithium's (ASX:CXO) Northern Territory-based Grants mine is expected to deliver its first ore within one month of operations, reducing pre-production capital by AU$35 million to $45 million, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.
The Finniss lithium project's estimated total ore reserves have been boosted to 15.6 million tons, with an average lithium oxide grade of 1.27% due to the updated mine plan.
The miner said technical studies are ongoing to underpin a positive final investment decision for the Finniss project, while the strategic funding process is advancing with potential partners.
The company reported a cash balance of AU$48.7 million as of Dec. 31.
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