2023 Full-year results
Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers outlook
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Chemicals earnings are expected to be adversely impacted in FY24 by lower global ammonia pricing
Increasing WA natural gas costs expected to impact both Chemicals and Energy earnings, with domestic
market supply constraints likely to lead to continued elevated prices over the medium term
In Fertilisers, successive strong harvests, moderating input costs and an improved grain pricing outlook are
contributing to a generally positive grower sentiment, but earnings remain dependent upon seasonal
conditions
First earnings from the Lithium business expected in 1H CY24 from the sale of interim spodumene
concentrate, with forecast sales volume of approximately 50kt¹ for FY24, in line with prior guidance
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Sales volumes remain dependent on successful commissioning and planned ramp-up of the concentrator
Kwinana refinery production timing and capex remains in line with guidance provided in the 1H23 results
The study to expand production capacity at the Mt Holland mine and concentrator will continue to be
progressed, with regulatory approvals expected to be submitted over the coming months
WesCEF continues to evaluate and implement opportunities within its key strategic focus areas
Progression of major growth project pipeline
- Investment in divisional systems including a new ERP² to support long-term growth
Drive division's decarbonisation strategy through investment in abatement initiatives
Earnings remain subject to global commodity prices, exchange rates, competitive factors and seasonal
outcomes
1. Assumed lithium oxide (Li₂O) grade of 5.5 per cent.
2. Enterprise Resource Planning system.
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