Latest Lithium Supply Chain News

Mandrake Resources has received a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to advance lithium exploration in Utah’s Paradox Basin, validating its Utah Lithium Project and strengthening partnerships with leading US research institutions.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

Chariot Resources reports promising high-grade lithium assays in Nigeria and advances US exploration with 32 new drilling targets, while securing strategic MOUs for financing and offtake.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to propel its Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a major step towards Europe’s first fully domestic sustainable lithium supply chain.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario and progressed gold exploration in New Zealand, while securing exclusive rights to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state battery technology.

Galan Lithium has raised A$40 million through an institutional placement to expand production at its Hombre Muerto West project by 30%, aiming for first lithium output in the first half of 2026.

Elevra Lithium Limited reported record quarterly revenue and gross profit at its North American Lithium operation, even as it navigates short-term production challenges and revises FY2026 guidance downward.

Jindalee Lithium has reported robust assay results from its 2025 core drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, highlighting significant near-surface lithium and magnesium mineralisation. These findings support ongoing metallurgical testwork and feasibility studies aimed at optimising project economics.

Patagonia Lithium has advanced drilling at its Formentera project in Argentina, reaching 131 metres with promising brine test results indicating strong lithium potential. Early packer tests reveal increasing dissolved solids and excellent flow rates, supporting the company’s resource growth ambitions.

Critical Resources Limited launches a comprehensive 2026 exploration program targeting significant lithium resource growth across the Northern Prospects of its Mavis Lake Project in Ontario, Canada.

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.