Expand spodumene concentrate capacity to meet growing global lithium demand for batteries and other applications, while managing ore grade decline.
CGP3 ramp-up after June fire. FY2026 guidance 1.375–1.425 Mt concentrate. CGP4 starts 2027.
Updated Jun 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
Ore is mined, crushed and milled. High ore grades reduce energy needed to process each tonne.
Milled ore is separated by flotation to produce spodumene concentrate, which is shipped to refiners.
Talison adds discrete plants (CGP1–4) to increase capacity while maintaining operational continuity.
| Spec | Greenbushes lithium mine |
|---|---|
| Ore grade vs. industry | ~2x averageR (reported) |
| CGP3 capacity | 500 kt/yr concentrateR (reported) |
| Total nameplate capacity | 2.14 Mt/yr concentrateR (reported) |
| CGP3 investment | AUD 880 millionR (reported) |
| FY2026 production | 1.375–1.425 MtR (reported) |
| Approved mine life | Until 2045R (reported) |
R reported by the company
Talison Lithium
Greenbushes hard-rock lithium, spodumene concentrate
Talison operates Greenbushes, the world's largest hard-rock lithium mine in Australia. The mine supplies over 20% of global lithium, with mine life extended to 2045. Owned by Albemarle (49%), Tianqi Lithium (26.01%), and IGO Limited (24.99%).
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