Latest Lithium Exploration News

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company plans an expanded drilling campaign in early 2026 to grow its maiden lithium resource.

Wildcat Resources has significantly extended its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery near its Tabba Tabba Project in Western Australia, revealing a large, open-ended pegmatite system with multiple high-grade lithium intercepts.

Pinnacle Minerals has restarted exploration at its strategically located Adina East Lithium Project in Quebec’s James Bay region, aiming to capitalize on a booming lithium corridor amid rising market prices.

Chariot Resources has confirmed high-grade lithium mineralisation at its Fonlo and Iganna projects in Nigeria, with assays returning up to 5.96% lithium oxide. The results reinforce the potential for near-term production and resource expansion within its Nigerian lithium portfolio.

Lithium Energy Limited has initiated a crucial new drilling program at its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, backed by a major stakeholder preparing to acquire full ownership.

Patriot Resources advances its Gorman Lithium Project in Ontario, securing drill permits and confirming a high-grade lithium system within a proven strategic district.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.

Galileo Mining secures a $1 million payment as its lithium joint venture with Mineral Resources enters a two-year earn-in suspension, reshaping the Norseman project's exploration timeline.

Fulcrum Lithium has secured 201 claims in Nevada’s Lander County, revealing surface lithium grades up to 1,219 ppm and setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Fulcrum Lithium reports encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, showing up to 91% lithium recovery at moderate conditions, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.

Venari Minerals has reported strong lithium assay results from its October drilling campaign at the Red Mountain Project in Nevada, completing the central zone dataset ahead of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected next month.

Perpetual Resources has identified a new lithium-bearing pegmatite trend exceeding 400 metres at its Mauricio Target in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, reinforcing the potential for multiple mineralised bodies within its Igrejinha Project. The company is intensifying exploration activities ahead of planned drilling in 2026.