Latest Lithium Supply Chain News

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

European Metals Holdings has achieved key regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, including EU Strategic Project status and a $36 million grant, positioning it as a pivotal supplier in Europe’s lithium supply chain.

Pantera Lithium has identified six high-priority drilling locations for its Smackover Lithium Brine Project, supported by promising Arkansas legislation offering fiscal and regulatory incentives that could reshape the project's economics.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

Trinex Minerals has secured statutory approval for a Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, marking a key step forward in its lithium exploration strategy. Meanwhile, the company has withdrawn from its uranium project in Canada to focus resources on lithium.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) confirms production of high-quality spodumene concentrate from its Seymour Project in Ontario, reinforcing a streamlined DMS processing approach and advancing project feasibility.

Arizona Lithium Limited is set to deploy Koch Technology Solutions’ first commercial-scale Li-Pro DLE unit at its Prairie Project, marking a pivotal advancement in lithium extraction from oilfield brines.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) is progressing its lithium conversion facility in Ontario, with pilot testing underway and a pre-feasibility study due in April 2025. The project aims to establish Ontario's first vertically integrated lithium concentrates and chemicals business, leveraging a strategic partnership with EcoPro.

Vulcan Energy has begun mobilising its advanced V20 drilling rig to the Schleidberg site in Germany, marking a key milestone in its Phase One Lionheart Project to produce sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries.

Cosmos Exploration has taken a major step into the global lithium market by signing an exclusive option agreement to acquire EAU Lithium Pty Ltd, unlocking access to Bolivia’s vast lithium resources and pioneering advanced extraction technology.

Galan Lithium Limited advances its Hombre Muerto West project with a new mining permit and a significant resource upgrade at Candelas, positioning itself among the global lithium leaders and targeting production in H1 2026.