Latest Lithium News

Fulcrum Lithium’s Phase 3 drilling at Alkali Flats reveals thick, continuous lithium zones with high-grade intervals, while Dry Canyon exploration advances with large-scale targets and claim expansions.

Liontown Limited reported a record $137 million net cash flow in the June quarter, boosting its cash reserves to $561 million and hitting a new high in underground development metres. The company is on track to reach a 2.8 Mtpa mining run-rate by the end of FY27, supported by strong lithium prices and steady operational progress.

IRIS Metals is gearing up for a substantial tungsten drilling campaign in Montana while delivering a fresh lithium-rubidium resource estimate for its South Dakota project, underpinning its North American critical minerals ambitions.

Prospect Resources has boosted its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource by 20%, notably doubling gold content, while commencing an extensive Phase 3 drilling program aimed at further expansion and upgrading.

LE Minerals has received further assay results from its Burke-Mt Dromedary drilling program, confirming thick, high-grade graphite mineralisation between deposits and supporting an expanded resource estimate. The company is advancing a $20 million sale of these assets to M Battery Materials, which plans an ASX IPO.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Vulcan Energy Resources has reached financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds and accelerating construction across its integrated lithium and renewable energy facilities in Germany.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) closed FY26 exceeding volume and cost guidance across iron ore, lithium, and mining services, while bolstering liquidity and reducing net debt. Strategic investments at Mt Marion and Bald Hill signal ongoing growth.

Encounter Resources has lifted its Aileron niobium resource by over half, hitting 120 million tonnes with robust metallurgical results, while advancing copper-gold drilling in WA and the NT.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

Morella Corporation has kicked off its maiden rubidium Mineral Resource Estimate at Mt Edon following a comprehensive drilling program and final assay results, while strengthening its balance sheet through a A$2.1 million capital raising.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.