The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) share price has been a positive performer on Tuesday.
In afternoon trade, the lithium developer’s shares are up 4% to $1.23.
Why is the Core Lithium share price pushing higher?
There have been a couple of catalysts for the rise is in the Core Lithium share price today.
The first has been a positive day of trade in the materials sector. This has seen the S&P/ASX 200 Materials index rise 1% on Tuesday, well ahead of the ASX 200’s gain of 0.25%.
In addition, the Core Lithium share price has been given a lift from the release of a project development update.
That update reveals that its Finniss Lithium Project near Darwin in the Northern Territory remains on track to commence production by the end of the year.
This follows a series of developments in recent weeks, which include the granting of an environment approval, the award of a crushing contract, and the near completion of earthworks for the Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant. The latter will process the crushed ore to make spodumene concentrate for export once constructed.
Management commentary
Core Lithium’s Managing Director, Stephen Biggins, appears pleased with the progress the company is making.
He said:
The grant of the environmental approval for the BP33 Underground Mine and the award of the crushing contract to CSI have been significant achievements for Core, underpinning both an on-schedule construction timeframe and a pathway to expanded production life of the Finniss Project.
The recent completion of earthworks and handover of part of the site to Primero will allow construction of the DMS plant to commence, which will be a major milestone in itself.
Core staff and contractors have done a great job getting the site ready for CSI and Primero and with the new mining equipment on site we are in a position to significantly ramp up activities at Finniss.
The post Here’s why the Core Lithium share price is racing higher today appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Should you invest $1,000 in Core Lithium right now?
Before you consider Core Lithium, you’ll want to hear this.
Motley Fool Investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Core Lithium wasn’t one of them.
The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.* And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that are better buys.
*Returns as of January 13th 2022
More reading
- Own ASX lithium shares? Here’s a global expert’s outlook on lithium demand (and supply)
- Do any ASX lithium stocks pay dividends?
- Why Brambles, Core Lithium, Infomedia, and Qube shares are charging higher
- Why are ASX lithium shares off to such a flying start this week?
- Why is the Core Lithium share price charging 7% higher?
Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
from The Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/9yblQ4N
Leave a Reply