Latest Battery Metals News

Maronan Metals has raised $16 million through a well-supported institutional placement and launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan to fund development of its high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold project in Queensland.

Asian Battery Metals PLC’s latest Phase 3 drilling results at the Yambat Project in Mongolia reveal expanded copper-nickel mineralisation and new high-conductance electromagnetic targets, underscoring the district-scale potential of this emerging magmatic sulphide system.

Mont Royal Resources has lodged a Replacement Prospectus updating its financial disclosures and use of funds ahead of a pivotal shareholder meeting on 10 October to approve a merger with Commerce Resources.

Kuniko Limited has completed the earn-in agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt, with drilling set to commence soon. This milestone expands Kuniko’s portfolio of strategic minerals critical to the energy transition.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 190 million shares and accompanying options to bolster its exploration projects. The company now awaits shareholder approval for director share issuance as it prepares for the second tranche.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.

First Lithium Limited has secured an $800,000 loan facility and received encouraging signals from the Mali government on license renewals for its key lithium projects, setting the stage for resource estimation and further development.

Pioneer Lithium has raised $750,000 through a well-supported placement featuring director participation and a board reshuffle, aiming to fuel exploration and project development.

Deterra Royalties has agreed to sell its non-core gold offtakes and royalties to Vox Royalty Corp for US$60 million, marking the completion of its divestment of Trident-acquired assets and reinforcing its strategic focus on base and battery metals.

Asian Battery Metals has confirmed excellent copper recoveries of up to 95% from metallurgical testing at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia, validating a straightforward flotation process for producing marketable copper concentrate.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed a detailed Magnetotelluric survey at its White Plains project in Utah, revealing two promising aquifers that could host lithium brine mineralisation. This advancement sets the stage for targeted drilling and resource definition.

Charger Metals has secured approvals for a significant 4,600m drilling campaign at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move aims to build on recent resource milestones and explore new lithium targets in Western Australia.