Mineral Resources’ weak financial results revealed after hours

Perth-based mining giant Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) unveiled its disappointing financial performance for the December half-year in a late Wednesday evening release, catching markets off-guard after hours. The company reported a substantial 28% decline in underlying EBITDA to $674.9 million, coupled with an alarming 83% reduction in the final dividend, slashed to 20 cents per share from $1.20 per share in the same period in 2022.

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Mineral Resources CEO Chris Ellison chooses Australia over China for lithium business

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN), led by CEO Chris Ellison, has made a strategic decision to forego its plan of constructing lithium hydroxide refineries in China. Instead, the company is shifting its focus to producing a lithium sulphate product in Australia. According to Mr. Ellison, the returns from this new approach justify avoiding the costs and risks associated with moving fully downstream into battery chemicals in China.

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