Latest Offtake Agreements News

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by strong funding and binding offtake agreements covering up to 3.8 million pounds of uranium from 2026. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana advances with an updated scoping study supporting robust production potential.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

Piedmont Lithium reported a 15% decline in Q1 2025 spodumene concentrate production due to weather disruptions, yet achieved a record lithium recovery rate in March, signaling operational resilience amid challenges.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Strike Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, engaging closely with government officials and infrastructure partners to secure critical logistics and permitting milestones. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy Limited sees progress amid asset sales and spin-out plans.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold drilling results at Koolyanobbing and advances its Quartz Hill silica project with a $1 million funding agreement.

Andromeda Metals has entered exclusive negotiations for a $75 million debt facility to fund the Stage 1A+ development of its Great White Project, alongside operational progress and exploration drilling.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek rare earth resource by 12.2% and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that slashes processing volumes by over 90%, underpinning a robust updated scoping study with strong financial metrics.

Meteoric Resources has significantly expanded its Caldeira Project's Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.5 billion tonnes at 2,359ppm TREO, positioning itself as a key alternative supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls. The company anticipates releasing its Pre-Feasibility Study in June 2025.

Syrah Resources reports a strategic pause at its Balama graphite mine while advancing production at its Vidalia AAM facility, navigating evolving US trade policies and strong EV-driven demand. The company’s integrated ex-China supply chain and ESG credentials position it for growth despite near-term operational headwinds.