Latest Lithium Exploration News

Desert Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Scotty Lithium Project in Nevada, aiming to define near-surface lithium mineralisation and support a maiden resource estimate. The project sits in a prolific lithium district adjacent to one of North America’s largest lithium deposits.

Chariot Resources has raised A$2.1 million through a share placement, attracting institutional and sophisticated investors to back its expanding lithium projects in the US and Nigeria. The placement includes free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

Perpetual Resources has identified a new pegmatite target, Pico Grande, at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil, adding to two existing prospects and setting the stage for trenching and drilling campaigns in 2026.

Atlantic Lithium has raised up to US$16.4 million through strategic Ghanaian pension fund investments and a placement with Long State Investments, advancing its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project towards production.

Chariot Resources has raised $2.15 million in a well-supported placement to fund its acquisition and exploration of lithium assets in Nigeria, signalling strong investor confidence amid soaring lithium prices.

Charger Metals has completed over 3,000 metres of drilling at its Lake Johnston project, targeting extensions to both its lithium resource and a promising high-grade gold discovery, with assay results pending.

Li-FT Power has satisfied a critical condition precedent in its proposed acquisition of Winsome Resources, advancing the lithium explorer's path to consolidation. The deal hinges now on shareholder and court approvals.

Chariot Resources has secured Nigerian government approval for the transfer of six lithium licenses, marking a key step toward acquiring a majority stake in a promising Nigerian lithium portfolio. This regulatory milestone enables immediate exploration and mining activities at multiple projects amid soaring lithium prices.

Xenora Minerals announces the resignation of Managing Director Will Dix effective 31 March 2026, with the board initiating a search for his replacement as part of governance renewal.

Venari Minerals has revised its Exploration Target for the Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing a potential lithium resource up to 18.6 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026 to expand and upgrade this promising resource.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional high-grade Caesium and Lithium assay results from surface channel sampling at its Morro Grande prospect in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a highly evolved critical minerals system. These findings pave the way for refined drill targeting and extensive trenching ahead.