Latest Lithium Extraction News

Lake Resources NL reported a solid quarter ending December 2025, progressing regulatory approvals for its Kachi Lithium Brine Project while slashing cash outgoings by 45% year-on-year and maintaining strong liquidity amid a sharp lithium price rally.

Power Minerals delivers robust December quarter results with standout rare earth and niobium drilling at Santa Anna, while reclaiming full ownership of its Rincon lithium project to accelerate development.

Fulcrum Lithium has launched its largest drilling campaign yet at the Alkali Flats project in Nevada, aiming to expand and refine its lithium resource ahead of a maiden estimate.

Prairie Lithium has secured a 10-year binding export agreement with South Korea’s Hydro Lithium and progressed key construction milestones at its Saskatchewan project, positioning itself as a rising player in North America’s lithium sector.

Mandrake Resources advances its Utah Lithium Project with a significant 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, alongside key agreements for lithium offtake and uranium recovery.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Fulcrum Lithium has expanded its Alkali Flats lithium project and advanced metallurgical testing, while securing permits for a major Phase 3 drilling campaign, all against a backdrop of soaring lithium carbonate prices.

Vulcan Energy has reported strong production test results from its LSC-1b sidetrack well, reinforcing the viability of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project in Germany. The well’s performance supports the project’s ambitious lithium and renewable energy production targets.

Power Minerals has terminated its joint venture with Navigate Energy on the Rincon Lithium Project, opting to retain full ownership and seek new partners amid a buoyant lithium market.

Patagonia Lithium has reached 335 metres depth in its Formentera lithium brine drilling program in Argentina, successfully collecting brine and core samples for detailed analysis. The company plans further drilling and geophysical surveys to refine its Mineral Resource Estimate.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have advanced their collaboration on the Green River Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration plant, with POSCO’s investment decision timeline pushed to early 2026. The partnership signals a strategic move to secure North American lithium resources and commercialize cutting-edge extraction technology.