Latest Lithium Projects News

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.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

Catalina Resources has completed its acquisition of the Breakaway Dam Project, gaining a promising copper-rich VMS system and underexplored lithium potential. The deal also brings Forrestania Resources onboard as a significant shareholder.

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.

Flagship Minerals has agreed to sell its RK Lithium Project in Thailand for US$4 million, accelerating its strategic pivot towards gold and copper assets in Chile and Canada.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has obtained a binding call option to acquire the Renard diamond mine site or its owning companies, aiming to repurpose its processing infrastructure for lithium production. The deal hinges on Canadian court approval and involves a significant option fee and care commitments.

Kali Metals has delivered initial Phase II drilling results from its Marble Bar Gold Project, confirming gold mineralisation extends deeper at the Tiger II Prospect. The program, combining reverse circulation and diamond drilling, highlights ongoing potential for resource growth.

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.

LE Minerals has significantly expanded its White Plains Lithium Brine Project in Utah by securing an additional 2,340 hectares of mineral leases, boosting its total landholding to around 8,520 hectares. The company now holds exclusive rights to explore lithium and other mineral salts for three years, with the option to enter a 10-year extraction lease thereafter.

Anson Resources has appointed Baker Hughes to lead critical wellfield engineering for its Green River Lithium Project, advancing plans for a 10,000 tonne per annum lithium carbonate operation in Utah.

Charger Metals has expanded its Medcalf Lithium Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate by 34% to 10.6 million tonnes at 1.0% Li2O, with tantalum grades also impressively high. The adjacent Medcalf West target adds further upside as Charger refocuses on advancing Lake Johnston.