Latest Battery Metals News

Alliance Nickel is pursuing capital cost savings at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through vat leaching trials while reporting promising gold assay results from initial drilling at Australia United. A $4.15 million entitlement offer aims to fund these efforts amid ongoing offtake renegotiations with Stellantis.

Western Yilgarn NL has reported a maiden discovery of high-grade gallium-tellurium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project, alongside confirmation of extensive cobalt-nickel-copper-lead-scandium mineralisation continuity. The company also updated its substantial bauxite resource base in its March 2026 quarterly report.

Eastern Resources (ASX:EFE) has activated the farm-in period for its Marengo Gold Project, marking a key milestone with fieldwork planned after Queensland’s wet season. The company maintains steady cash reserves and advances environmental assessments at its Nowa Nowa Iron Project.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has completed Phase I drilling at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming a large hydrothermal system and delivering encouraging assay results. The company is gearing up for Phase II drilling targeting the elusive high-grade core.

Asian Battery Metals has completed its acquisition of the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in Mongolia and is set to begin a 1,500-metre drilling campaign targeting gold mineralisation and feeder zones. The move complements its nearby Yambat project and signals an aggressive exploration push in 2026.

Great Dirt Resources bolstered its leadership with key industry veterans, secured $1.446 million in funding, and reported promising lithium anomalies at its Pilbara Project, all while renewing its NSW manganese exploration licence.

Anson Resources has lodged an updated Small Mining Operations notice for its 10,000tpa Green River lithium carbonate plant in Utah, marking the last significant regulatory hurdle before construction. The revised plant layout, backed by a near-complete Pre-feasibility Study, leverages existing infrastructure and private land ownership to enhance project bankability.

Kuniko Limited has completed its Phase I diamond drilling program at the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project, intersecting visible sulphide mineralisation in all holes and discovering a new 70m mineralised zone at Silica Hill. The company also identified a 4km conductive corridor, setting the stage for an expanded Phase II drilling campaign.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has launched a systematic surface exploration program at the underexplored Corona Pegmatite Field, aiming to expand its Mavis Lake lithium resource in Ontario, Canada. The initiative complements the Gullwing exploration and supports CRR’s vision of developing a multi-deposit lithium district.

Larvotto Resources has engaged former Federal Senator The Hon. David Fawcett as a Strategic Advisor to support positioning its Hillgrove antimony production within national security and critical minerals supply chains.

EcoGraf Limited has initiated a US$9 million farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti at its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, alongside promising exploration results at the Hazina prospect. The company is evaluating strategic options to maximise value from its extensive Tanzanian gold portfolio while progressing its flagship graphite and battery anode projects.

Miramar Resources Limited (ASX:M2R) has finalised the sale of its Randalls Project to Ore Resources Ltd (ASX:OR3) for up to AUD 800,000 in cash, shares, milestone payments, and royalties, aligning with its strategy to streamline its exploration portfolio and concentrate on other Western Australian projects.