ASX:LTR 15 May 2026

Liontown Shares Fall 6% as Lithium Rally Faces a Hard Test

Liontown Shares Fall 6% as Lithium Rally Faces a Hard Test

Liontown shares fell 6% to A$2.35 in Friday trading, tracking a broader mining selloff as lithium prices slipped. The company’s market value stood at A$7.47 billion. Liontown reported its strongest quarter since production began, with A$33 million net cash flow and 96,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced. An expansion at Kathleen Valley remains under early works, with a final investment decision due by early 2027.
May 15, 2026

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