Pilgangoora, Australia
Our 100%-owned flagship Pilgangoora Operation is located 140km southeast of Port Hedland, in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, on Nyamal and Kariyarra Country.
Pilgangoora is the world’s largest independently-owned hard rock lithium operation, contributing approximately 8% of global lithium supply. Following the completion of the P1000 Expansion Project, it now hosts the world’s largest lithium ore sorter and has the capacity to produce up to 1 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum.
Strategically positioned in one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions, Pilgangoora benefits from first-class infrastructure, including road and port access, and operates under robust environmental, safety, and social standards.
Our high-quality spodumene concentrate is shipped from Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port, to leading lithium chemical converters—primarily in China—supporting the global transition to clean energy.
Exploration and geology
PLS has a consolidated position of tenure within the Pilgangoora pegmatite district and tenements within the Strelley, Tabba Tabba and Wodgina districts that together form part of one of the largest pegmatite provinces in the world.
In August 2023, we announced a 55 million tonne (Mt) increase in Ore Reserves to 214Mt, extending the mine life of Pilgangoora by circa nine years to approximately 34 years.
In June 2025, we reported a substantial increase in Mineral Resource at Pilgangoora representing a 10% increase in total Mineral Resource tonnage and a 23% increase in contained lithium oxide compared to 30 June 2024. This upgrade further consolidates our position as a leading global lithium supplier and is aligned to our strategy to achieve the full potential of our assets.
More information about current Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves can be found in the latest Annual Report.
