Latest Lithium Production News

Mandrake Resources has identified two promising high-grade lithium brine zones within its Utah Lithium Project, enhancing the prospectivity of its 3.3Mt inferred resource. The discovery leverages advanced brine flow modelling and historical well data, setting the stage for cost-effective testing.

European Lithium has offloaded an additional US$50 million worth of Critical Metals Corp shares, coinciding with CRML’s own US$50 million capital raise to advance its Greenland rare earth project.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €140 million contract to JordProxa for critical lithium purification and processing technology at its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step towards Europe’s first sustainable lithium supply chain.

Lithium Universe Limited has unveiled plans for a second lithium carbonate refinery in Brownsville, Texas, complementing its flagship Québec project and aiming to ease North America's lithium supply bottleneck.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4 million contract to enhance capacity at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana hydroxide processing plant, marking a significant step in Australia's clean energy infrastructure.

Sayona Mining’s recent scoping study for its North American Lithium operation reveals a significant expansion, boosting production capacity and reducing costs while delivering robust financial returns.

IRIS Metals has expanded its footprint in the Black Hills of South Dakota by acquiring the Bob Ingersoll Mine and surrounding mineral claims, positioning itself for near-term lithium production with drilling planned for late 2025.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.