Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) details lithium output and cash flow outlook
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sigma Lithium Corporation issued 12‑month production and cost guidance for its Grota do Cirilo operation and outlined longer‑term targets ahead of a presentation at the 2026 BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference.
The company targets lithium oxide concentrate production of 220,000 tonnes for the coming 12‑month run‑rate period from Phase 1, rising to 270,000 tonnes and then 520,000 tonnes for estimated FY2027E with Phases 1 and 2. All‑in sustaining cost is guided at US$599 per tonne for Phase 1 and US$511 per tonne at full 520,000‑tonne capacity, based on a CIF China cash cost of US$440 per tonne. At realized lithium prices of US$1,000, US$1,400 and US$1,800 per tonne, the company forecasts annual cash flow of US$78 million, US$156 million and US$233 million for Phase 1, and up to US$225 million, US$408 million and US$592 million respectively at 520,000 tonnes.
Positive
- Strong production growth and cash‑flow potential: Guidance targets scaling from 220,000 to 520,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate with all‑in sustaining costs falling to US$511/t, supporting forecast annual cash flow up to US$592 million at higher realized prices.
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- None.
Insights
Guidance highlights large potential cash generation if lithium prices hold.
Sigma Lithium provided a detailed look at how its Grota do Cirilo mine could perform as it scales from Phase 1 to combined Phases 1 and 2. It guides 220,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate for the next 12‑month run‑rate, increasing to 520,000 tonnes in estimated FY2027E.
The cost structure is anchored by a CIF China cash cost of
The cash‑flow table illustrates strong sensitivity to realized prices: at
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40786
Sigma
Lithium Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
181,
Bay Street, Suite 4400
Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2T3, Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
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Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [X]
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 23, 2025 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Sigma Lithium Corporation | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: February 23, 2026 | /s/ Ana Cristina Cabral | |
| Ana Cristina Cabral | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
SIGMA LITHIUM CO-CHAIRPERSON
AND CEO TO PRESENT
AT 2026 BMO GLOBAL METALS & MINING CONFERENCE; PROVIDES PRODUCTION GUIDANCE
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HIGHLIGHTS
| · | Sigma Lithium’s Co-Chairperson and CEO, Ana Cabral, to present at the 2026 BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, followed by a fireside chat with leading lithium research analyst Joel Jackson. |
| · | Company provides updated production guidance reflecting continued operational optimization and mining scale-up activities. |
| · | Success achieved with commercial initiatives led to resumption of planning for Phase 2 civil construction and equipment ordering during 2026. |
| · | Production guidance as follows: |
| o | 12 months annualized forward production: 240,000 tonnes |
| o | 24 months annualized forward production: 520,000 tonnes |
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São Paulo, February 23, 2026 – Sigma Lithium Corporation (TSXV/NASDAQ: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34), (“Sigma Lithium” or “the Company”), a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric batteries with socially and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate, announces that the Company’s Co-Chairperson and CEO, Ana Cabral, is scheduled to present at the 2026 BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:30 am ET.
The Co-Chairperson and CEO and the Company’s VP of Global Investor Relations will join the conference from February 23 to 24. Sigma Lithium would like to invite investors to please kindly contact your BMO representative to participate in one-on-one meetings with management and join the presentation in person or remotely.
The presentation will include an operational update, and the Company’s run-rate 12-month lithium oxide concentrate production guidance, as follows:
Table 1
| Guidance for Production Volumes and Costs per Tonne (US$/t) | Estimated 12 Month Period (Phase 1 Only) |
Estimated FY2027E | |
| Production Volumes | 220,000 | 270,000 | 520,000 |
| CIF China Cash Cost | (440) | (440) | (440) |
| Maintenance Capex + Other Expenses | (12) | (12) | (12) |
| ESG, G&A Expenses | (80) | (80) | (32) |
| Interest Expenses | (67) | (67) | (27) |
| All-In Sustaining Cost | (599) | (599) | (511) |
| Cash Flow Forecasts at Various Realized Lithium Prices (US$ M)* | |||
| Cash Flow @ US$1,000/t | $78 | $96 | $225 |
| Cash Flow @ US$1,400/t | $156 | $191 | $408 |
| Cash Flow @ US$1,800/t | $233 | $286 | $592 |
| *Prices used to calculate cash flow are grade adjusted. | |||
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Sigma Lithium continues to focus on operational excellence, disciplined cost management and scalable growth, supported by its sustainability-driven operating model in Brazil.
QUALIFIED PERSONS
The qualified person (QP) for the technical information contained herein is Mr. Alexandre Rodrigues Cabral, P. Eng., member of the Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ, membership number 105796), who is considered, by virtue of his education, experience and professional association, a Qualified Person under the terms of NI 43-101. Mr. Cabral is not considered an independent QP under NI 43-101 as he is a Sigma Lithium Director and Chair of the Company’s Technical Committee.
ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM
Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34), (“Sigma Lithium” or “the Company”), is a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric batteries with socially and environmentally sustainable lithium oxide concentrate.
The Company operates one of the world’s largest lithium production sites at its Grota do Cirilo operation in Brazil. Sigma Lithium is at the forefront of environmental and social sustainability in the electric battery materials supply chain. The Company’s Greentech Industrial Plant combines dry stacking, the reuse of 100% of water, zero use of toxic chemicals and the use of 100% renewable electricity. For more than two years Sigma Lithium has not experienced an accident with lost time.
Sigma Lithium currently has a nameplate capacity to produce 270,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate on an annualized basis at its mine and state-of-the-art Greentech Industrial Plant. The Company has initiated the construction of a second plant to increase its production capacity to 520,000 tonnes. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit our website
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Anna Hartley, Vice President of Global Banking and Investor Relations
anna.hartley@sigmalithium.com.br
+44 7866 458 093
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes certain “forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the general business and operational outlook of the Company, the environmental footprint of tailings and positive ecosystem impact relating thereto, donation and upcycling of tailings, timing and quantities relating to tailings and Green Lithium, achievements and projections relating to the Zero Tailings strategy, achievement of ramp-up volumes, production estimates and the operational status of the Grota do Cirilo Project, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in Brazil; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company’s market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company’s estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company’s ability to operate its mineral projects including that the Company will not experience any materials or equipment shortages, any labour or service provider outages or delays or any technical issues. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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