Latest Direct Lithium Extraction News

Power Minerals has received crucial environmental and hydrological approvals to begin drilling at its Pocitos Project in Argentina, a vital step toward establishing a lithium carbonate production hub in the Lithium Triangle.

Lake Resources reports a significant 40% reduction in quarterly cash expenditures alongside a 10% increase in lithium resources at its flagship Kachi project, while advancing key development milestones and exploring strategic options.

Anson Resources has successfully implemented a polishing process at its Green River Lithium Project that significantly reduces contaminants in lithium chloride eluate, paving the way for battery-grade lithium carbonate production.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Pantera Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to Energy Exploration Technologies for A$40 million, combining cash and stock consideration while retaining equity exposure to the lithium sector.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Anson Resources reports a significant 44% increase in lithium assay values at its Green River Lithium Project, driven by aquifer 'clean-up' during brine extraction. This improvement promises enhanced resource potential and cost efficiencies ahead of a planned JORC upgrade.

Anson Resources has announced its first JORC-compliant lithium resource estimate for the Green River Project in Utah, revealing significant lithium-brine volumes and plans to expand via historic well re-entry.

Lithium Energy Limited has staked a significant 6,150 hectares of mineral claims in Utah, targeting lithium brine mineralisation as part of its strategic growth and ASX reinstatement plans.

Clean TeQ Water reports a successful lithium extraction pilot and the amicable termination of its LithiumBank agreements, setting the stage for new global deployments of its cDLE® technology.

Arizona Lithium has achieved a landmark regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project, marking the first lithium brine operation sanctioned in Saskatchewan. Updated drilling and modeling have significantly expanded the project's resource base and production potential.