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Largo Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results Reflecting Strong Operating Performance at Maracás Menchen Mine and the Impact of High U.S. Import Tariffs on Brazilian Products in Early 2026
All amounts expressed are in U.S. dollars, denoted by "$". Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - Largo Inc. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) ("Largo" or t
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All amounts expressed are in U.S. dollars, denoted by "$". Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - Largo Inc. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) ("Largo" or the "Company"), the world's largest primary vanadium producer, today announced financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Mr. Daniel Tellechea, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Largo, stated: "Q1 2026 reflected continued operating improvements at Maracás Menchen and a stronger production profile compared with the same period last year. We achieved V2O5 equivalent production at the upper end of our quarterly guidance range, supported by improved mine access, stronger ore availability, and greater operating stability at the plant. Our focus remains on disciplined execution of the mine plan, cost control, and continued operational consistency." Mr. Alberto Arias, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Largo, added: "The operating results of Q1 2026 reflect a stronger operating base for Largo, but sales were still affected by the impact of the high U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports in the earlier part of the quarter. We are actively working to translate this improved production into higher sales, supported by recent positive trends in the vanadium market. The reduction of U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products in February has improved Largo's ability to more actively supply the high-purity market, particularly the aerospace sector, as well as the U.S. ferrovanadium market. Due to the timing of our sales contracts, the benefits of these developments should begin to be reflected in Q2 2026. While the U.S. ferrovanadium market has recently shown signs of rebalancing, we believe Largo remains well positioned to serve these markets as commercial conditions normalize." Q1 2026 Highlights Operation Highlights Vanadium pentoxide ("V2O5") production in Q1 2026 increased 101.7% to 2,616 tonnes vs. 1,297 tonnes in Q1 2025. Production in the quarter was at the upper end of the Company's quarterly guidance range of 2,400 to 2,700 tonnes and was supported by better ore availability and operational stability in the industrial plant. Largo continues to expect full-year 2026 V2O5 equivalent production of 10,500 to 12,000 tonnes. Total ore mined in Q1 2026 increased 90.8% to 852,046 tonnes vs. 446,614 tonnes mined in Q1 2025. The effective ore grade1 was 0.48% V2O5 in Q1 2026 vs. 0.41% in Q1 202...