Latest Battery Metals News

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.

Zenith Minerals has initiated a 3,000-metre deep diamond drilling program at its Red Mountain Project in Queensland, targeting a Mt Wright-style gold system and a concealed porphyry copper deposit. Supported by government funding, this exploration phase builds on eight years of work and aims to unlock significant resource potential.

Orbminco Limited is proposing a 20 – 1 consolidation of its issued shares to streamline its capital structure and broaden investor appeal, with shareholder approval sought in September.

Deterra Royalties reported a 10% rise in underlying EBITDA to $250 million for FY25, driven by record iron ore volumes and strong gold offtake revenue. The company declared a fully franked 13 cent final dividend and is progressing construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project, targeting production in late 2027.

Deterra Royalties reported a 10% revenue increase for FY25, driven by record Mining Area C production and progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project. The company maintains a strong dividend payout while balancing growth investments.