Latest Lithium News

IRIS Metals has agreed to sell its Kookynie Gold Project to Arika Resources, securing cash and equity to fuel its lithium ambitions in the US. This strategic move realigns IRIS’s portfolio towards critical minerals while retaining exposure to Kookynie through Arika shares.

Cosmos Exploration’s optioned entity, EAU Lithium, has agreed to acquire a fully constructed pilot plant from Vulcan Energy Resources to advance lithium extraction testing in Bolivia. This move strengthens Cosmos’ strategic foothold in one of the world’s most promising lithium regions.

AnteoTech Ltd reports a strong FY2025 with doubled sales revenue, strategic partnerships, and key product milestones in battery materials and life sciences diagnostics.

Moonlight Resources, partly owned by Lithium Plus Minerals, plans to acquire the Clermont Gold Project and pursue an ASX listing, aiming to become a focused gold and critical minerals explorer.

Mineral Resources Limited reported FY25 results highlighting record mining services earnings driven by Onslow Iron's ramp-up, offset by lithium challenges and significant impairments. The company is focused on deleveraging and strengthening governance as it transitions to long-life, low-cost assets.

Mineral Resources Limited reports a challenging FY25 marked by lithium price volatility and operational hurdles, but highlights strong progress at Onslow Iron and a strategic focus on governance and deleveraging.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging FY25 with a 15% drop in revenue and underlying EBITDA amid weaker commodity prices, while Onslow Iron reached its nameplate capacity, setting the stage for FY26 growth.

Mineral Resources Limited posted a $896 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant impairments, while Onslow Iron achieved commercial production and governance reforms reshape the board.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Midas Minerals has secured a crucial licence transfer for its Otavi Copper Project acquisition in Namibia, moving closer to drilling plans slated for late 2025. The company now awaits final regulatory approval and capital raising to complete the deal.

Wesfarmers delivered a solid FY25 with revenue rising 3.4% to $45.7 billion and net profit after tax up 14.4%, driven by strong performances in Bunnings and Kmart. The company announced increased dividends and a proposed capital return, while navigating challenges in its lithium business and ongoing cost pressures.

Wesfarmers Limited reported a 14.4% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong retail performances and strategic portfolio moves. The company also announced a fully-franked final dividend and a significant capital management distribution, signaling confidence amid economic headwinds.