Latest Lithium Production News

Critical Metals Corp has partnered with Romania's state-owned FPCU in a 50/50 joint venture, securing half of the Tanbreez rare earth concentrate and boosting European supply chain security.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

Prairie Lithium has completed critical groundwork at its Canadian lithium brine project, setting the stage for construction and commercial operations in 2026 amid rising lithium prices.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, boosting its landholding by 25% and advancing exploration with promising high-grade lithium intercepts. The company also secured a strategic partnership to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself for the anticipated lithium market rebound.

Lithium Universe advances its U.S. solar panel recycling strategy following silver’s historic classification as a Critical Metal, positioning itself to tap into soaring demand and a growing PV waste stream.

Chariot Corporation and partners have formalized a phased small-scale mining initiative in Nigeria, aiming to unlock near-term lithium production while advancing larger exploration goals.

Vulcan Energy reports robust drilling results and lithium grade confirmation from its Phase One Lionheart Project wells in Germany, reinforcing confidence in its sustainable lithium production plans.

Vulcan Energy has appointed ABB as the main electrical contractor for its flagship Lionheart lithium project, marking a significant step towards financing and construction. The €46 million fixed-price contract covers comprehensive electrical infrastructure for a facility set to produce enough lithium for 500,000 electric vehicles annually.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a significant A$19.2 million contract with Rio Tinto’s subsidiary for the Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, marking its first major South American venture and a milestone in lithium refining technology.