Latest Battery Metals News

Western Mines Group has successfully extended a high-grade nickel sulphide zone at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia through diamond drilling, confirming a robust mineral system with promising parallels to the Perseverance deposit.

Alliance Nickel’s September 2025 quarterly report highlights a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, alongside ongoing strategic partnership talks and solid financial footing.

Pantera Lithium Limited has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following the release of a significant announcement on material tenement agreements, signaling renewed market activity.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in agreement for a major Australian gold-silver project and raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration, while progressing its Norwegian battery metals portfolio.

Tyranna Resources has advanced its exploration and acquisition efforts in Angola, securing a major stake in the Chinguar Gold Project and extending its lithium-caesium project tenure, supported by a solid cash position.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has commenced its maiden drilling program at the Southern Porphyry target and updated its Llahuin Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project resource to 218 million tonnes at 0.38% copper equivalent.

Firebird Metals has appointed industry veteran Ron Mitchell as CEO, signaling a strategic push in lithium and manganese battery materials development. The leadership reshuffle also sees Evan Cranston become Executive Chairman, while Peter Allen transitions to a consulting role.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration, targeting multiple high-priority lithium and gold prospects. This follows a recent maiden resource estimate and aims to unlock further potential in a prolific Western Australian region.

Jindalee Lithium has launched an options offer linked to its recent Share Purchase Plan and placements, aiming to incentivize shareholders and raise capital for its lithium development projects. The options carry an exercise price of $0.825 and expire in late 2028.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has successfully raised $6 million through an oversubscribed equity placement, positioning the company to advance exploration and acquisition efforts across its Mongolian battery metals projects.