Latest Lithium Supply Chain News

Liontown Limited has inked a binding two-year offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually in 2027 and 2028, reinforcing its foothold in the lithium supply chain.

Critical Resources Limited has partnered with Canada's Pathway Group to accelerate permitting, funding, and stakeholder engagement for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project, aiming to cement its role in North America's lithium supply chain.

Global Lithium Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Manna Lithium Project, confirming robust financials and a long mine life in Western Australia. The study sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision in 2026 amid improving lithium market conditions.

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.

Lithium Energy Limited has initiated a crucial new drilling program at its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, backed by a major stakeholder preparing to acquire full ownership.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.

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.

Fulcrum Lithium reports encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, showing up to 91% lithium recovery at moderate conditions, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.

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.

Prairie Lithium has begun construction on its Pad #1 lithium extraction facility in Saskatchewan, aiming to deploy the continent’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction system. With foundation work set to finish by January 2026, the company is advancing toward commercial production amid growing global demand.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $2.46 million through the first tranche of a share placement, fueling its ambitions to build a green lithium refinery in Canada and advance innovative solar panel recycling technologies.

Critical Resources Limited has strategically expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario by staking an additional 80 km² of highly prospective land, increasing its footprint to over 400 km². This move strengthens its position in a key lithium and multi-commodity corridor ahead of anticipated market upswings.