Latest Lithium Exploration News

Solis Minerals has deployed its Brazilian exploration team to advance drilling preparations at the Mandacaru and Campo Grande lithium prospects, leveraging extensive Rio Tinto data and aiming for initial diamond drilling in June 2026.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has kicked off a 3,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Coolgardie Lithium Projects, targeting strike extensions and infill at the Big Red and Potoroo pegmatites. The program follows strong historical lithium intercepts and promising metallurgical testwork, with results due in June 2026.

Kingsland Minerals has extended high-grade lithium soil anomalies at its Lake Johnston project in WA, hinting at a significant hard rock lithium source and preparing for maiden drilling.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource estimate by 650%, driven by new drilling data and expanded claim areas in Utah. The upgrade positions the project closer to a milestone of over one million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

Resource Minerals International has mapped multiple structural corridors in Saudi Arabia, defining high-priority gold and copper-molybdenum targets ahead of planned drill campaigns. Complementary surveys in Tanzania and Finland set the stage for expanded exploration in 2026.

Chariot Resources advances its Nigerian lithium acquisition with six licences transferred and spodumene confirmed in samples, while raising A$2.15 million and securing a A$3.5 million loan refinancing.

Loyal Metals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine and confirmed a large-scale VHMS mineral system, while agreeing to a cash takeover by PT Bumi Resources valuing the company at A$79.1 million.

Perpetual Resources has launched a detailed trenching campaign at its Igrejinha Lithium and Caesium Project in Brazil, aiming to refine multiple pegmatite targets ahead of a mid-year drilling push. Concurrent exploration planning is progressing at the Renaldinho Project, reinforcing the company’s foothold in Brazil’s Lithium Valley.

Power Minerals (ASX: PNN) completed its acquisition of the high-grade Morro do Ferro rare earths project in Brazil, confirming exceptional grades and strong magnetic rare earth oxide content. The company also progressed its lithium ambitions in Argentina with a joint venture term sheet and raised $10.25 million in equity.

Cosmos Exploration is advancing its Bolivian lithium ambitions by exercising its option to acquire 100% of EAU Lithium and raising A$5 million to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

TG Metals has expanded its Van Uden gold resource to 270,800 ounces with a 120% increase in indicated ounces, discovered new mineralisation 550m south, and filed a lithium processing patent at Lake Johnston.

Lake Resources made solid progress on the Exploitation Environmental Impact Assessment for its Kachi Lithium Brine Project, targeting approval in Q3 2026, while maintaining strong liquidity and strategic partnerships.