Latest Lithium Chemicals News

Neometals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for an A$2 million standby loan from a company controlled by former chairman David Reed. The facility provides near-term funding, but carries 10% interest, security over Barrambie-related assets and potential conversion into equity.

Lithium Universe’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery reveals robust economics and strategic US positioning, aiming to close North America’s lithium conversion gap.

Vulcan Energy Resources has reached financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds and accelerating construction across its integrated lithium and renewable energy facilities in Germany.

Vulcan Energy has kicked off civil construction at its Lionheart geothermal power plant in Landau, marking a key milestone in its integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually.

European Metals Holdings has revealed preliminary testwork results indicating a potential switch to a tunnel kiln for its Cinovec Lithium Project, promising substantial capital and operating cost savings alongside a reduced carbon footprint.

Pursuit Minerals has kicked off diamond drilling at the Mito tenement, aiming to unlock a vast lithium brine system that could significantly boost its Rio Grande Sur resource. The drill program follows advanced geophysical work and a recent resource upgrade, positioning the project for potential long-term growth.

Neometals Ltd has yet to receive A$5 million from its key investor Omaha Value Holdings for the second tranche of its placement, prompting a temporary cash preservation strategy while the company awaits funds by 30 June 2026.

European Metals Holdings reveals lithium chemical plant design improvements at Cinovec that could slash reagent and power costs by over US$54 million annually, potentially boosting the project’s pre-tax NPV beyond US$1.455 billion.

PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.

Neometals Ltd has launched a 1-for-6 entitlement offer at A$0.04 per share alongside a two-tranche placement, targeting a combined A$13 million to advance gold and critical minerals projects.

Venari Minerals has achieved a key metallurgical milestone by producing 99.5% pure battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, highlighting its potential as a domestic US lithium chemical source alongside valuable by-products.