Latest Battery Metals News

Asian Battery Metals PLC advances its flagship Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery with Phase 3 drilling confirming mineralisation extensions and strong copper recoveries, while expanding its portfolio through a strategic option on the Maikhan Uul Cu-Au project.

White Energy Company Limited has kicked off core drilling at its Specimen Hill Project in Queensland while continuing extensive geochemical exploration at its Tindal Project in the Northern Territory. Meanwhile, its innovative Binderless Coal Briquetting technology is progressing through commercial trials in South Africa.

Alliance Nickel’s September 2025 quarterly report highlights a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, alongside ongoing strategic partnership talks and solid financial footing.

Temas Resources has completed its acquisition of ORF Technologies, gaining full ownership of the patented Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology that promises significant cost and environmental advantages in critical metals processing.

Pantera Lithium Limited has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following the release of a significant announcement on material tenement agreements, signaling renewed market activity.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in agreement for a major Australian gold-silver project and raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration, while progressing its Norwegian battery metals portfolio.

Tyranna Resources has advanced its exploration and acquisition efforts in Angola, securing a major stake in the Chinguar Gold Project and extending its lithium-caesium project tenure, supported by a solid cash position.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has commenced its maiden drilling program at the Southern Porphyry target and updated its Llahuin Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project resource to 218 million tonnes at 0.38% copper equivalent.

Berkeley Energia reports promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Conchas Project in Spain, highlighting strong recoveries of lithium and rubidium using flotation and magnetic separation techniques. These findings advance the project's potential in critical minerals supply.

Firebird Metals has appointed industry veteran Ron Mitchell as CEO, signaling a strategic push in lithium and manganese battery materials development. The leadership reshuffle also sees Evan Cranston become Executive Chairman, while Peter Allen transitions to a consulting role.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.