Latest Lithium Portfolio News

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

Chariot Resources Ltd (ASX: CC9) has independently confirmed the presence of spodumene and pollucite in verification samples from its Fonlo and Iganna lithium projects in Nigeria, reinforcing the interpretation of these sites as lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite systems and informing upcoming metallurgical and exploration activities.

Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX: WC8) has announced a 300m northerly extension of spodumene mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia, expanding the known footprint to over 2.3km northwest and up to 800m northeast. Metallurgical drilling has intercepted spodumene in all holes, with further drilling and metallurgical testing planned.

Chariot Resources has locked in a A$3.5 million secured loan facility to refinance existing debt and support its lithium exploration projects, including a major Nigerian acquisition.

Chariot Resources has raised A$2.1 million through a share placement, attracting institutional and sophisticated investors to back its expanding lithium projects in the US and Nigeria. The placement includes free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

Adelong Gold Limited has received a $1.17 million tax indemnity claim linked to alleged fraudulent GST reporting at Challenger Mines, which it plans to dispute. The claim stems from activities predating the current management team.

Chariot Resources has raised $2.15 million in a well-supported placement to fund its acquisition and exploration of lithium assets in Nigeria, signalling strong investor confidence amid soaring lithium prices.

Chariot Resources has secured Nigerian government approval for the transfer of six lithium licenses, marking a key step toward acquiring a majority stake in a promising Nigerian lithium portfolio. This regulatory milestone enables immediate exploration and mining activities at multiple projects amid soaring lithium prices.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported significant lithium and gold anomalies at its Salinas South and Coroaci prospects in Brazil, highlighting promising exploration results that extend over several kilometres. The company plans further sampling and mapping to refine drill targets, reinforcing its strategic focus on lithium alongside rare earth elements.

Kali Metals has raised $7 million through a share placement to fund further exploration at its promising Marble Bar Gold Project and lithium assets in Higginsville. The capital injection underscores investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Morella Corporation has expanded its rubidium exploration footprint at the Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, identifying multiple new high-grade targets with assays up to 2.84% Rb2O. This development strengthens the company's position in the critical minerals sector alongside its lithium assets.

Adelong Gold has finalised the sale of its remaining 49% interest in Challenger Mines to Great Divide Mining, receiving 10 million GDM shares and retaining a capped royalty on future gold production.