Latest Lithium Processing News

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.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to deliver structural and mechanical works at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana plant, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company plans an expanded drilling campaign in early 2026 to grow its maiden lithium resource.

Neometals Ltd and partner Omaha Value have secured a 60-day exclusive option to evaluate lithium and potash brines from historic oil and gas wells in Utah’s Paradox Basin, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for accelerated critical minerals exploration.

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

EnergyX’s share price hike to US$11 signals renewed investor confidence and a lithium market rebound, increasing Pantera Lithium’s holding value by A$5.4 million.

Green Technology Metals advances its Ontario lithium projects with new mining leases, a significant rubidium discovery, and a $4.5 million capital raise to fuel development.

Livium Ltd has completed its strategic pivot to focus on recycling clean energy waste, reporting solid Q1 FY26 results and securing a significant capital raise to fuel expansion into battery, solar panel, and rare-earth element recycling.

Neometals reports promising gold exploration results at Barrambie and advances lithium and vanadium projects with major partners, while completing a key business sale.