How Battery Age Minerals Is Shaping a Transatlantic Critical Metals Future

Positioned at the Crossroads of Megatrends

Battery Age Minerals Limited (ASX – BM8) is making significant strides in advancing a diversified portfolio of critical metals projects that align with global megatrends such as energy security, artificial intelligence, and financial resilience. The company’s strategic footprint spans four continents, targeting germanium and gallium in Europe and the United States, lithium in Canada, and gold-silver in Argentina. This geographic and commodity diversification positions BM8 to capitalize on growing demand for metals essential to next-generation technologies and clean energy.

Bleiberg Project – Reviving a European Germanium Hub

BM8’s flagship Bleiberg project in Austria is currently undergoing its maiden drilling campaign, marking a major operational milestone. The project sits within a historic mining district that was once the world’s sixth-largest germanium producer. With germanium and gallium increasingly classified as strategic minerals by Western governments due to Chinese export restrictions, Bleiberg offers a rare opportunity to develop a European supply source. Early drilling targets near-surface extensions of high-grade zinc-lead-germanium zones, with plans to expand exploration into historically rich extensions in 2026.

Strategic US Entry with Apex Project

Complementing its European assets, BM8 has secured the Apex project in Utah, the first known germanium-gallium province in the United States. The project encompasses historic high-grade mineralization, with ore grades reaching up to 0.7% germanium and 2% gallium. Positioned within a Tier-1 jurisdiction, Apex aligns with US federal initiatives to rebuild domestic supply chains for critical semiconductor metals. BM8 is advancing field validation and sampling to prioritize drill targets, aiming to integrate Apex into its transatlantic critical metals platform.

El Aguila – High-Grade Gold-Silver Potential in Argentina

In South America, BM8 has secured environmental and drilling permits for its El Aguila gold-silver project in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The project boasts exceptional surface sampling results, including assays up to 174 g/t gold and 4,739 g/t silver, confirming a large-scale, high-grade mineralized system. The upcoming maiden reverse circulation drilling program aims to validate subsurface continuity and support an internal resource estimate. Located in a mining-friendly jurisdiction with strong infrastructure, El Aguila adds a resilient precious metals exposure to BM8’s portfolio.

Falcon Lake Lithium – Unlocking North American EV Supply Chains

BM8’s Falcon Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada, continues to deliver promising results with multiple wide, high-grade spodumene intercepts. Situated within a burgeoning electric vehicle battery hub supported by billions in government and private investment, Falcon Lake benefits from proximity to major gigafactories and established infrastructure. The project also shows multi-element potential with elevated rubidium, tantalum, and cesium levels, underscoring its strategic value in critical minerals supply.

Building a Western-Aligned Critical Metals Platform

Battery Age Minerals is not only advancing exploration but also forging strategic partnerships, including collaboration with the University of Sydney to develop next-generation germanium and gallium recovery technologies. This research underpins BM8’s ambition to establish a Western-aligned alternative to Chinese-controlled supply chains, addressing geopolitical risks and supply security concerns. With a seasoned leadership team experienced in mining and corporate development, BM8 is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of critical minerals markets and regulatory environments.