Latest Lithium Industry News

EAU Lithium, backed by Cosmos Exploration, has formalised a negotiation framework with Bolivia’s state lithium company YLB to explore industrial-scale lithium extraction using Vulcan Energy’s innovative technology.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Firebird Metals has appointed industry veteran Ron Mitchell as CEO, signaling a strategic push in lithium and manganese battery materials development. The leadership reshuffle also sees Evan Cranston become Executive Chairman, while Peter Allen transitions to a consulting role.

Liontown Resources capped its first year at Kathleen Valley with over 300,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced and a record $23 million in operating cash flow, despite a challenging lithium price environment. The company is on track to complete open pit mining by year-end and fully transition to underground operations by Q3 FY26.

Lithium Universe Limited reveals progress on its Bécancour lithium refinery and secures innovative photovoltaic recycling technology, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable lithium supply.

Corazon Mining has finalized the sale of its remaining 15% stake in the Miriam Project to Future Battery Minerals, securing A$350,000 in cash and streamlining its asset portfolio.

Anson Resources has negotiated a pioneering scaled royalty structure for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah, reducing the previous flat 5% rate to a sliding scale tied to lithium prices. This move enhances project viability and investment certainty amid evolving regulatory reforms.

Askari Metals has revealed a promising reinterpretation of historical data at its Uis Project in Namibia, highlighting significant tin, tantalum, and rubidium mineralisation adjacent to an operating mine. The findings set the stage for an expanded exploration campaign.

Cosmos Exploration has taken a major step into the global lithium market by signing an exclusive option agreement to acquire EAU Lithium Pty Ltd, unlocking access to Bolivia’s vast lithium resources and pioneering advanced extraction technology.

Galan Lithium Limited advances its Hombre Muerto West project with a new mining permit and a significant resource upgrade at Candelas, positioning itself among the global lithium leaders and targeting production in H1 2026.

Lightning Minerals reports a breakthrough spodumene discovery grading up to 4.04% Li2O at its Esperança project in Brazil, alongside multiple lithium drill targets across its Brazilian portfolio, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign in early 2025.