Australia’s first underground lithium
operation is in production
Tier-one asset
World-class lithium deposit 150Mt at 1.33% Li2O & 130 Ta2O5
Production rate
Ramping up to 2.8Mtpa by end FY27
Renewable Power
81% penetration in FY25
Workforce
400+ personnel on site
Offtake partners
LG Energy Solution, Telsa, Ford, Canmax Technologies
Location
Northern Goldfields, Western Australia
One of the world’s most significant long-life lithium projects.
Kathleen Valley is in production, delivering spodumene concentrate to customers to support the world’s transition to a low-carbon future.
With a world-class orebody, fourth-generation process plant, one of Australia’s largest off-grid hybrid power stations and the southern hemisphere’s largest paste plant, this tier-one asset combines world-class geology with responsible and innovative operations.
Where we operate
Kathleen Valley is located on Tjiwarl country, in an established mining region about 60km north of Leinster and 680km north-east of Perth, Western Australia.
The site is readily accessible via sealed highways that connect to the Port of Geraldton, where our concentrate is transported for delivery to customers.
Several airports are located nearby, enabling our team to travel the one-hour flight between site and Perth.
Ascendant: The Kathleen Valley Story
Go behind the scenes for in-depth insights into our process plant design and mine plan.
Discover what makes Kathleen Valley different: this is Ascendant.
Episode 1
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Explore Kathleen Valley
Hover over each location on the map for more information.
Take a drive across our site
Hop inside an EV and take a drive around our world-class operation to see how our lithium is mined and produced.
Explore the Dragonfly Village
The Dragonfly Village at Kathleen Valley is emblematic of our respect for the culture of the Traditional Owners of the land our Project occupies, the Tjiwarl people.
According to Tjiwarl, a snake lives on the land – an enormous serpent that stretches all the way to Alice Springs. Dragonfly hunters chased the snake into the nearby Jones Creek to protect the people.
Camp facilities
- Fully equipped gym with cardio machines, weights and a female only area
- Sports court with organised games and fitness activities
- Dry mess / dining room with buffet and a la cart dining, prepared by a nationally awarded chef
- Wet mess / tavern with an outdoor pavillion, pool tables,ping pong table and bar menu
- Convenience shop with barrista coffee
- On site physiotherapy and medical centre
- Single and couples rooms available with a bed, desk, storage and spacious private bathroom
- Laundry facilities
- Ice rooms with filtered drinking water
- Walking and running track
- 24/7 security
Work with us
Interested in a career at Kathleen Valley?
Understand our mine plan and method
Kathleen Valley is Australia’s first underground lithium mine and one of the first in the world.
Underground mining reduces our environmental footprint, allows us to target high-margin ore and scale our operation efficiently in response to market demand.
Operating responsibly
Industry-leading carbon emissions
96MW Hybrid Power Station powers Kathleen Valley with strong renewable penetration.
We are committed to operating with a low-carbon footprint.
- 30MW wind farm
- 16MW solar farm
- 18MW battery
- 27MW gas generation
- 5MW backup diesel
Traditional Owner partnerships
Kathleen Valley was developed in close, ongoing collaboration with the Tjiwarl Traditional Owners.
- 3 major operational contracts with Tjiwarl businesses
- Employment and training opportunities
- Local community support & engagement
Safety first
A safety-first approach is embedded in all aspects of our operation
Kathleen Valley is equipped with medical and emergency equipment and volunteers across site undertake comprehensive first responder training.
- Emergency response team trains weekly
- Piloting research-driven psychosocial wellbeing program
- Driving safety skills with data and training
From discovery to production and beyond
Liontown took Kathleen Valley from resource to production in less than 6 years.
Discover where it all began
Kathleen Valley was constructed in just 1.5 years, achieving production on schedule mid-2024.
The Project Team reflect on its transformation from caravans in a clearing to an operation in production.
Open pit mining played a critical role in laying the foundation for our now 100% underground mining operation
It provided waste rock for key infrastructure and ore that supported the early commissioning, ramp-up, and testing of the process plant.
Technical information & reports
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
150Mt at 1.33% Li2O and 130ppm Ta2O5 (as of June 2025).
23+ years expected mine life
Definitive Feasibility Study
Complete technical and economic assessment shares initial mine plan, plant design and sustainability drivers