Latest Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) News

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.

Rare earths, lithium and antimony stocks drove the week, while a handful of capital raisings and profit warnings hit hard. The biggest gains came from drilling wins and deal news. The sharpest falls came where investors faced dilution, weaker earnings or takeover friction.

Critical minerals and gold explorers drove the biggest moves, with OD6 Metals, Jindalee Lithium and Resolution Minerals leading the weekly board. Investors chased drill hits, fresh funding and deal news, while stocks that reopened after trading halts split between sustained buying and quick give-backs.

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) has awarded a $50 million surface mining contract to NRW Pty Ltd to restart open pit mining at the Grants deposit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, targeting ore production from May 2026 and spodumene concentrate shipments by December.

A brutal split opened up in small caps: a few stocks surged on hard approvals and funding, while many resource names slid even after announcing big numbers. The week’s tape looked simple: investors paid for certainty and sold anything that still needs time, permits, or more cash.

A brutal sell-off in a few small caps did most of the damage this week, even as project funding and resource upgrades kept rolling in. Lithium, rare earths and tungsten news stayed constructive, but traders punished anything that looked like delays, dilution or weaker prices.

Core Lithium has successfully raised A$120 million through a two-tranche institutional placement, securing full funding to restart its Finniss Lithium Operation and target production by Q3 2026.

Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.

Core Lithium has unveiled an optimised mine plan for its Grants deposit that promises earlier ore production and a $35-45 million reduction in pre-production capital. The company also reported a significant increase in its Finniss Project Ore Reserve and is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision amid improved lithium market conditions.

Elevate Uranium has expanded its global uranium resource base to 169 million pounds of U3O8 through the strategic acquisition of the Napperby Uranium Project and complementary assets from Core Lithium. This move consolidates its Central Australian portfolio and leverages its proprietary U-pgrade™ beneficiation technology.

Core Lithium has unveiled an updated mine plan for its Grants deposit at the Finniss Lithium Project, increasing the Ore Reserve by 33% and cutting pre-production capital costs by up to $45 million.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserves at the Finniss Lithium Project by 42%, secured $54.3 million in fresh capital, and cleared all offtake obligations to advance its restart plans.