Latest Battery Metals News

Kuniko Limited has launched a partially underwritten rights issue to fund exploration at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, aiming to capitalise on high-grade multi-metal potential in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

Astral Resources has reported robust gold intercepts from its recent drilling at the Spargoville Gold Project, highlighting potential to expand existing resources beneath the 8500N palaeochannel deposit. Concurrent exploration at Mandilla and lithium targets at KOMIR JV further underpin the company’s multi-asset growth strategy.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in and joint venture agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, backed by a rights issue to fund exploration and drilling. The project offers significant resource potential in a Tier-1 jurisdiction with existing inferred mineral resources.

Patriot Battery Metals has reached a significant milestone in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, with federal and provincial environmental assessments now aligned and progressing on schedule.

Charger Metals NL has appointed mining veteran Bryan Dixon as CEO, signaling a strategic shift to boost exploration and shareholder value at its lithium and gold projects.

Asian Battery Metals advances its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia with significant down-dip extensions confirmed and new electromagnetic targets identified, setting the stage for an active Phase 4 drilling campaign.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has converted a significant portion of its outstanding debt into equity, issuing over 120 million shares to a key investor, while also raising a modest $50,000 through a new share placement to support working capital.

IRIS Metals has agreed to sell its Kookynie Gold Project to Arika Resources, securing cash and equity to fuel its lithium ambitions in the US. This strategic move realigns IRIS’s portfolio towards critical minerals while retaining exposure to Kookynie through Arika shares.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

Enova Mining confirms significant rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays reaching up to 2.17% TREO and elevated NdPr oxide ratios. The company is poised to commence diamond drilling to test these promising targets.

Piedmont Lithium Inc. has halted trading on the ASX as it finalises a merger with Sayona Mining Limited, marking a significant restructuring in the lithium mining sector.

Deterra Royalties Limited has sold its non-core La Preciosa silver royalties to Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd for US$22 million, securing a substantial pre-tax profit and reinforcing its strategic focus on core commodities.