Latest Lithium Processing News

Vulcan Energy has begun drilling the first new well for its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a critical step toward expanding its renewable geothermal energy and lithium production capacity.

Future Battery Minerals Ltd has identified significant gold mineralisation at its Miriam Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in July 2025. The company’s review of historical data highlights multiple high-potential prospects, including the Forrest zone with continuous gold intercepts over 600 metres.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $17 million contract to deliver key construction works for a pioneering lithium refining plant in Western Australia, marking a significant step in Australia’s energy transition.

Patriot Battery Metals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, solidifying its position as the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas and advancing its feasibility study on track for Q3 2025.

Lithium Universe Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Carbonate Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing toward project funding and strategic collaborations.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Calix Limited and Pilbara Minerals have recommenced construction on their Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant following a $15 million grant from the Western Australian Government, aiming for completion by December 2025.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

IGO Limited has ceased all work on Lithium Hydroxide Plant 2 at its Kwinana Refinery, anticipating a substantial impairment loss in its upcoming half-year financial results.

Eastern Resources Limited has reported promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Lepidolite Hill Project, achieving an 80.5% recovery of lithia and producing a high-grade concentrate with low iron contamination.

TG Metals Limited reports robust metallurgical testwork outcomes for spodumene concentrate at its Lake Johnston Project, achieving lithium grades exceeding 6% Li2O and recovery rates above 80%. The company maintains a solid cash position of $5.3 million as it prepares for further exploration in 2025.

Livium and Mineral Resources have agreed to extend their joint development agreement, funding additional optimisation activities for the LieNA® lithium extraction technology and setting the stage for a 50/50 joint venture.