Latest Lithium Mining News

Argosy Minerals is progressing its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina with robust feasibility testwork validating its process flowsheet and securing a 40MW power supply, underpinning its upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study.

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Elevra Lithium’s North American Lithium operation posted a 15% production increase in June 2026, setting a monthly record in May. While sales prices lagged behind spot rates due to legacy contracts, the company expects future pricing to improve as these contracts conclude.

Chariot Resources has secured additional exploration licence transfers in Nigeria and increased its convertible loan to fund regulatory costs, pushing its Nigerian lithium acquisition closer to completion.

European Metals Holdings has revealed preliminary testwork results indicating a potential switch to a tunnel kiln for its Cinovec Lithium Project, promising substantial capital and operating cost savings alongside a reduced carbon footprint.

Mandrake Resources has secured access to produce bulk lithium brine from a key Utah well, enabling critical technical evaluations that will underpin upcoming Scoping Studies and support development of its 3.3Mt lithium resource.

European Lithium and Critical Metals Corp. have amended their merger agreement, introducing a sale facility option for small shareholders and switching to direct share issuance, aiming for scheme implementation in October 2026.

MLG Oz Limited has landed a significant A$70 million contract with Develop Global at the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project, marking its entry into Western Australia's emerging lithium sector with a comprehensive mining and crushing services package starting in mid-2026.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

Elevra Lithium has commenced construction on its North American Lithium expansion, backed by a recent capital raise that fully funds the project. The expansion aims to boost spodumene concentrate output by up to 20% and reduce operating costs by mid-2027.

European Metals Holdings reveals lithium chemical plant design improvements at Cinovec that could slash reagent and power costs by over US$54 million annually, potentially boosting the project’s pre-tax NPV beyond US$1.455 billion.

Burley Minerals has wrapped up a key heritage survey over 290 hectares at its Cane Bore iron ore project, setting the stage for a maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign planned for July 2026.