Latest Lithium And Battery Metals News

IRIS Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending a significant capital raising announcement expected next week.

Morella Corporation’s Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at the Mt Edon Rubidium Project confirms rubidium recoveries up to 93.6% and identifies two viable processing pathways, strengthening the project’s technical foundation.

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials strategy with new Chinese patents, a significant kiln sales interest, and a A$6 million capital raise, alongside key leadership changes.

Firebird Metals has appointed industry veteran Ron Mitchell as CEO, signaling a strategic push in lithium and manganese battery materials development. The leadership reshuffle also sees Evan Cranston become Executive Chairman, while Peter Allen transitions to a consulting role.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Morella Corporation reports hydrometallurgical testwork by Edith Cowan University achieving up to 89% rubidium extraction from Mt Edon samples, validating the project’s technical potential and setting the stage for further optimisation and economic evaluation.

Leeuwin Metals Limited (ASX:LM1) has secured a transformative acquisition of the Marda Gold Project, significantly enhancing its portfolio with a high-grade gold asset in Western Australia. The company also announced a $3.25 million capital raising to fund extensive exploration across its Australian and Canadian projects.