Latest Lithium And Critical Minerals News

Winsome Resources has resolved a regulatory hurdle to receive 17.65 million shares in Power Metals Corp, increasing its stake to 16.15% and reinforcing its position in critical minerals. Combined with a strong cash balance, this move strengthens Winsome’s liquidity and strategic outlook.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.

Perpetual Resources’ maiden drilling at the Igrejinha Project confirms a fertile polymetallic lithium-caesium-tantalum system with grades surpassing global mining benchmarks. The discovery validates its strategic foothold in Brazil’s Lithium Valley and sets the stage for expanded exploration.

Axel REE Limited has announced a significant inferred rare earth mineral resource of 233 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting strong metallurgical recovery prospects that could substantially increase resource size.

Lightning Minerals has initiated a 1,300m diamond drilling campaign at its newly acquired Mt Turner project in Queensland, targeting high-grade gold and silver mineralisation along the Drummer Fault.

Sultan Resources announces the acquisition of three promising mineral projects spanning gold and critical minerals in Namibia and Western Australia, bolstering its portfolio in tier-1 jurisdictions. The deal includes a substantial inferred rubidium-lithium resource and promising nickel-copper-PGE targets.

Jindalee Lithium has signed a non-binding LOI to merge its US lithium assets with a US SPAC, aiming to list on a national exchange and unlock significant funding for its McDermitt Project.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited is intensifying its US asset review, spotlighting promising rare earth elements and critical minerals prospects at its Parker Gold and Buena Vista Iron projects amid shifting geopolitical priorities.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional preliminary caesium oxide grades up to 30.11% at its Igrejinha prospect, underscoring the strategic potential of this rare mineral amid constrained global supply. Certified assays and maiden drilling results are anticipated soon, promising to clarify the project's economic outlook.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Liontown Resources has raised approximately A$316 million through a combination of institutional and conditional placements, alongside a share purchase plan, to strengthen its balance sheet and support growth at its Kathleen Valley lithium operation.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited reports promising Carlin-type gold mineralisation at its Nevada projects alongside strategic expansions and a $750,000 capital raise to fuel ongoing exploration.