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Lithium Chile Mails Information Circular for Shareholder Vote to Approve US $175 Million Sale of Arizaro Project

Lithium Chile Advances Arizaro Sale Toward Closing; Shareholder Vote Set for May

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 24, 2026 · 08:10 LITH · 0.62 Lithium Chile Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Lithium Chile Inc. has mailed its management information circular regarding the shareholder vote to approve the US $175 million sale of its Arizaro project.
  • The transaction involves selling the Argentinian subsidiary, Argentum Lithium S.A., to China Union Holdings (CUH).
  • A Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 15, 2026, with an intended closing date of June 30, 2026.
  • Key closing conditions include receipt of Chinese outbound direct investment (ODI) approval and acquisition of an additional 17.8% interest in the project from joint venture partner LitiAr S.A.
  • All regulatory requirements in Salta Province, Argentina, have been approved.
Material Impact
  • The news represents a procedural milestone rather than new fundamental information; the definitive agreement was signed on December 22, 2025, and a $5 million deposit was received on February 18, 2026.
  • Mailing the circular confirms the timeline for shareholder approval is active, reducing execution risk regarding the closing date of June 30, 2026.
  • The market has likely priced in the US $175 million transaction value since December; this update validates progress without altering the valuation thesis established months ago.
  • Positive sentiment is maintained as it moves the company closer to realizing significant cash proceeds relative to its current market capitalization.
LITH · Price
Company Overview
  • Company Strategy: Lithium Chile Inc. explores lithium-rich salars across the "Lithium Triangle" (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia) with a focus on strategic sales/JVs to fund growth.
  • Flagship Project: Arizaro Project in Salta Province, Argentina.
  • Estimated Resource: 4,122,000 tonnes LCE.
  • PFS Metrics: Pre-tax NPV8% of US$3.85 billion, IRR 42.1%, Payback 2.5 years.
  • Status: Pending sale to China Union Holdings; production guidance was 25,000 t LCE/year for 20 years prior to sale announcement.
  • Chilean Portfolio: Includes Coipasa (prioritized for CEOL), Llamara, Aguilar, and others totaling over 108k hectares in Chile.
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