Latest Direct Lithium Extraction News

EAU Lithium, a subsidiary of Cosmos Exploration, has signed a strategic Master Services Agreement with VULTEC, the German technology arm of Vulcan Energy Resources, to advance lithium extraction projects in Bolivia using cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology.

Mandrake Resources has started extracting bulk lithium brine from the Evelyn Chambers #1 well, advancing its Utah Lithium Project and providing critical data for future development.

Mandrake Resources has strategically refined its Utah Lithium Project tenure by securing three key SITLA leases in the project’s central zone and relinquishing marginal blocks, positioning itself for upcoming bulk lithium brine production and technical evaluation.

Lake Resources has commenced the last regulatory hurdle for its Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, with a month-long public consultation underway ahead of an expected environmental approval in September.

Anson Resources and JordProxa have successfully completed the first phase of non-thermal downstream processing test work, advancing the Green River Lithium Project closer to commercial production.

Cosmos Exploration has completed its merger with EAU Lithium, securing key partnerships and technology to progress lithium development in Bolivia. The company also committed to acquiring a German-built pilot plant to support its VULSORB® extraction technology.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.

Pantera Minerals has solidified its position in the US antimony market with exceptional assay results at its Gillham Project, while its strategic investment in EnergyX has surged in value following a capital raise price increase.

Prairie Lithium has advanced its Saskatchewan lithium project with the delivery of North America’s largest commercial Direct Lithium Extraction unit and a binding offtake agreement securing 100% of Phase 1 production.

Deterra Royalties reported a record A$61.8 million iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C in the June 2026 quarter, alongside significant progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project with US$1.21 billion drawn from a US Department of Energy loan.

Anson Resources has applied to acquire 1,175 acres of lithium-rich brine mineral rights in Utah, aiming to boost its Green River Lithium Project and support a JORC resource upgrade in Q3 2026.

Anson Resources has secured the initial tranche of a AUD 7.2 million facilitation fee from POSCO, advancing the Green River Lithium Project’s Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration plant in Utah.