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Ioneer launches A$72-million capital raise
Updated 5 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance the development of its Rhyolite Ridge... 


PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium producer PLS Group signalled a possible restart of a plant under care and maintenance on Friday after posting a surge in December-quarter revenue, as improving demand helped buoy... 


Galan raises A$40m to fund Hombre Muerto expansion
29th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production at its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina.... 


Greenbushes
IGO posts improved earnings on strong Nova results, buoyant lithium market
29th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner IGO has generated positive free cash flow in the December quarter, underpinned by strong performances at its Nova nickel/copper/cobalt mine and the Greenbushes lithium operation,... 


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MinRes upgrades lithium guidance
29th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has upgraded its full-year lithium volume guidance after delivering a strong operational and financial performance across its divisions in the... 


Lithium miner Elevra cuts near-term guidance
Lithium miner Elevra cuts near-term guidance
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Elevra Lithium has revised its 2026 financial year production, sales and cost guidance after challenging operating conditions at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada... 


Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
26th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Global mining stocks have shot to the top of fund managers’ must-have list, as soaring metals demand and tight supplies of key minerals hint at a new supercycle in the sector. With a nearly 90%... 


Chile President-elect Jose Antonio Kast
Chile's miners flag risks in dual oversight of mining, economy ministries
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's mining industry expressed concerns on Wednesday after President-elect Jose Antonio Kast named one minister to oversee both mining and the economy, warning that the economically critical... 


Construction work at Premier's RHA site
Premier African Minerals raises $1m to improve Zulu processing
21st January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Premier African Minerals has announced a subscription to raise £1-million at an issue price of £0.03 per new ordinary share, as well as the settling of £140 000 in suppliers’ invoices... 


The Tenke Fungurume mine in the DRC
Congo offers manganese, copper‑cobalt and lithium assets to US investors under minerals pact
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned assets - including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold and lithium projects - for US investors to consider as part of a... 


A sign at the Keliber project
Sibanye-Stillwater, partner agree on staged startup for Keliber project
19th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment of the Keliber lithium project, in Finland, multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater and its strategic partner in... 


Bolivia pledges to honor energy, lithium deals to reassure investors
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Bolivia’s centrist government will respect all existing hydrocarbons and lithium agreements as part of a push to rebuild investor confidence after years of instability, the country’s energy... 


Frontier Lithium signs First Nation process agreements, advances Ontario permitting
Frontier Lithium signs First Nation process agreements, advances Ontario permitting
19th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium has signed process agreements with Deer Lake First Nation and Sandy Lake First Nation, as it advances permitting for its PAK lithium project in Ontario under the... 


Boston Consulting Group’s Tycho Möncks (left) and Mikhail Nikomarov.
2025 to 2035 decisive for Africa’s new mineral wealth opportunity, say Boston execs
16th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Africa’s mineral wealth has become a focal point for the clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing and coordinated action by Africa can convert the continent’s mineral wealth into GDP... 


Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns
16th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazil's Labor Ministry has shut down three waste piles at Sigma Lithium's flagship mine in the state of Minas Gerais, citing a "grave and imminent" risk to workers and the local community,... 


Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

Portugal's government hopes to launch a long-delayed tender for lithium prospecting licenses this year, the Environment Minister said on Tuesday, promising to ensure that local communities, some of... 


Lilac signs 10-year deal with Traxys to supply lithium from Utah project
13th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lilac Solutions has signed a binding 10-year offtake agreement with Traxys North America to supply lithium carbonate from Lilac's planned Great Salt Lake facility in Utah, the companies said on... 


Ukraine awards State-owned lithium project to Dobra Lithium
13th January 2026 By: Reuters

Ukraine awarded development rights for the Dobra lithium deposit in the Kirovohrad region to Dobra Lithium Holdings under a production sharing agreement, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on... 


Argosy advances 40 MW grid power solution for Rincon lithium project
12th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Argosy Minerals reported on Monday that detailed engineering had been completed for a 40 MW grid connection that would underpin initial production and future expansion of its Rincon... 


Lithium soars as China to revoke battery export tax rebates
Lithium soars as China to revoke battery export tax rebates
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium prices soared in China on Monday after Beijing said it would roll back value-added tax export rebates, as investors bet the move would spur front-loaded export demand. The most-active... 


Elevra identifies staged pathway to accelerate NAL expansion
Elevra identifies staged pathway to accelerate NAL expansion
12th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Elevra Lithium Limited has identified a revised, staged development pathway for the expansion of its North American Lithium (NAL) operation that is expected to bring forward... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge Group of Seven nations and others to step up their efforts to reduce reliance on critical minerals from China when he hosts a dozen top finance... 


The Barroso lithium project site
Savannah secures €110m grant for Portugal lithium project
9th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Savannah Resources has been awarded a non-reimbursable grant of up to about €110-million from the Portuguese State to support construction of its Barroso lithium project, in northern... 


Chariot signs MoU for offtake at Nigerian projects
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Chariot Resources has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fujian Jinjianqiao New Energy Technology to explore cooperation opportunities. The collaboration... 


Critical Resources engages sustainability consultant for Mavis Lake project
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Critical Resources has engaged consulting company SLR Consulting (Canada) to deliver a comprehensive regulatory roadmap for its Mavis Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada. SLR’s... 


Green Technology Metals secures extended C$100m financing interest for Seymour lithium project
8th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest (LOI) from Export Development Canada (EDC) for potential financing support of up to C$100-million for the development... 


Lithium Argentina workers on site
Lithium Argentina reports positive production performance at Cauchari-Olaroz
7th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Lithium Argentina says its Cauchari-Olaroz operation delivered a strong and consistent operating performance last year, achieving production at the high end of yearly guidance... 


Lithium ore in hand
Lithium Universe finds suitable US site for second lithium refinery
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Senior members of ASX-listed Lithium Universe’s executive team have completed a detailed site visit to assess a proposed second lithium refinery location for the company in Brownsville, Texas, in... 


Lithium powder in hand
Premier afforded more time to stabilise Zulu project
5th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reached an agreement with its principal shareholder Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date related to a restated... 


CleanTech Lithium’s Chilean subsidiary submits operating contract application for Laguna Verde
5th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has, through its Chile-based subsidiary Atacama Salt Lakes (ASL), submitted the application for a Special Lithium Operating Contract (CEOL) for the Laguna Verde... 


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