Latest Battery Metals News

Kuniko Limited has advanced exploration at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW, completing key surveys and securing approvals ahead of a planned diamond drilling campaign in February 2026. Meanwhile, its Nordic battery metals portfolio remains strategically positioned for future development.

Felix Gold has transitioned from exploration to development with a metallurgical breakthrough producing military-grade antimony and is advancing pilot plant operations and government funding applications to meet US military demand.

Alchemy Resources’ recent Induced Polarisation survey at the Yellow Mountain Copper Project in NSW has revealed two significant new drill targets, expanding the project’s mineralised footprint and reducing exploration risk.

Galan Lithium has raised A$40 million through an institutional placement to expand production at its Hombre Muerto West project by 30%, aiming for first lithium output in the first half of 2026.

Prairie Lithium has secured a 10-year binding export agreement with South Korea’s Hydro Lithium and progressed key construction milestones at its Saskatchewan project, positioning itself as a rising player in North America’s lithium sector.

Asian Battery Metals has reported significant exploration progress at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia, including new high-grade drill intercepts and refined geophysical models that expand the known mineralised strike to 880 metres.

Southern Hemisphere Mining’s latest quarterly report highlights a significant increase in copper and gold prices, boosting the value of its Llahuin project, alongside promising drilling results and a high-grade copper discovery at surface.

Gold Mountain Limited has agreed to sell its Papua New Guinea exploration licences for $2 million, redirecting funds to advance its promising Brazilian projects and strengthen working capital.

South32 maintains its FY26 production guidance across operated assets while advancing key projects like Hermosa and navigating the upcoming Mozal Aluminium care and maintenance phase.

Tyranna Resources has secured a 75% stake in the Chinguar Gold Project in Angola and is progressing geological appraisals and sampling, while awaiting tenure extension approval for its Namibe Lithium and Caesium Project.

Alchemy Resources is set to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Roe Hills lithium project in Western Australia, following promising aircore results. The drilling forms part of a joint venture with JOGMEC, aiming to unlock significant lithium potential along a major structural trend.

Alvo Minerals has confirmed significant copper, zinc, silver, and gold mineralisation at its Touro Prospect within the Palma Project in Brazil, with drilling underway to test deeper targets. This discovery bolsters the potential of Palma as a major VMS district.