Vulcan is now a construction-stage project following Lionheart Phase One Final Investment Decision. Dilution via the rights issue is typical at this point and reflects the equity component of a larger, structured financing rather than a change in strategy.
The medium-term thesis is execution-driven: cost control, schedule adherence, and successful commissioning. Markets often discount these risks heavily during the build phase, with re-rating occurring only as milestones are delivered and first production becomes visible.
A reasonable long-term assumption if Lionheart is delivered broadly on plan and lithium prices are supportive, would be a share price in the AUD 7–10 range (GBP £3.50–£5.00) within ~5 years. This assumes operational success rather than sector euphoria.
Key risks remain: construction delays, cost overruns, process performance at scale, lithium price weakness, and funding or permitting slippage. This is therefore suited to investors comfortable with execution risk and a multi-year horizon.
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