Latest Lithium Market News

Charger Metals has struck a deal to sell its Bynoe Lithium Project to Core Lithium’s subsidiary for up to $14.75 million, including upfront cash, a resource milestone payment, and a capped royalty. The sale lets Charger focus on its Lake Johnston lithium ambitions.

Develop Global has greenlit major investments in its Sulphur Springs copper-zinc and Pioneer Dome lithium projects, backed by a US$400 million financing and offtake deal with Trafigura that also refinances Woodlawn.

Chariot Resources, through its U.S. subsidiary FMS Lithium Corporation, has significantly expanded its lithium tenure at the Resurgent project in the McDermitt Caldera, staking 573 new claims and nearly doubling its footprint amid improving lithium market conditions.

TG Metals has lodged a mining lease application for its Burmeister lithium deposit, targeting early-stage direct shipping ore development amid a buoyant lithium market.

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Global Lithium Resources has completed a strategic placement raising A$7.32 million from Lopal, cementing a key partnership and advancing its Manna Lithium Project toward a final investment decision.

Fulcrum Lithium’s Phase 3 drilling at Alkali Flats in Nevada reveals extensive, thick lithium mineralisation with grades exceeding 300ppm across a large area, setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.

Everest Metals Corporation (ASX: EMC) has upgraded its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project resource to 4.3 million tonnes at 0.23% Rb2O, enhancing grade, tonnage, and confidence ahead of a mining proposal submission expected to gain approval by late 2026.

TG Metals is accelerating development at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project amid improved lithium prices, with mining lease applications and resource drilling approvals underway for the Burmeister deposit.

Elevra Lithium has raised A$275 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement to fund its North American Lithium expansion and Moblan project development, supported by strong institutional demand.

Develop Global has landed a substantial A$274 million underground mining contract at Core Lithium’s Finniss Project, marking a major shift from Bellevue Gold and boosting its lithium services portfolio.

Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.