Latest Lithium News

Great Dirt Resources has reported rock chip samples grading up to 55.1% manganese from its Doherty and Basin projects in New South Wales, highlighting a northeast-trending mineralised zone and potential for further discoveries within a historically productive district.

Critical Resources' 2026 field program at Mavis Lake identifies highly fractionated lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatites in newly acquired northern claims, sharpening drill targets and bolstering its multi-deposit lithium district ambitions.

Pursuit Minerals has reported promising early results from its DDH-3 drillhole at the Mito tenement, recovering highly saline brines consistent with its geological model and supporting the potential for significant lithium resources.

Patagonia Lithium advances drilling at its Cilon project, achieving 200 metres depth with promising packer test results showing good aquifer strength and lithium brine characteristics. Environmental assessments confirm no impact, while further pump testing and resource updates are planned.

Mirrabooka Investments reported a 63.6% jump in net profit to $13 million for FY26, boosted by higher investment income and dividends. However, its portfolio lagged the benchmark, dragged down by sector exposures and tech stock de-ratings.

Talga Group has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Japan’s Dainen Materials to supply its Talnode®-C battery anode from Sweden, aiming for a binding agreement by year-end. This deepens a five-year partnership and positions Talga in Japan’s demanding battery market.

Lodestar Minerals has expanded its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona by 40%, locking in a 5 km corridor of high-grade heavy rare earth mineralisation highlighted by rock chip assays reaching 14.68% TREO with a 59% heavy rare earth oxide content.

Anson Resources has applied for 17 additional SITLA blocks adjacent to its Green River Lithium Project, potentially boosting its JORC resource by 18.4% without further drilling. The move aligns with plans to update the resource estimate by Q3 2026 and supports upcoming project financing efforts.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) reports strong construction progress at Norah Mining's Nigerian spodumene concentrator, securing long-term feedstock and opening interim trading opportunities ahead of its North American refinery launches.

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

IRIS Metals has launched Phase I field activities at its Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, aiming to validate historical mineralisation with a 7,000m drill program scheduled for Q3 2026.

Core Lithium has kicked off open pit mining at Grants and underground development at BP33, backed by strong cash reserves and strategic asset divestment plans.