Liontown has signed a binding farm-in with NEXT Lithium Corp. to earn up to 100% of the Centenario lithium brine project in Salta, Argentina, for US$40 million of spend and up to US$140 million in milestones.
Standard Lithium’s Smackover JV Signs 10-Year LG Energy Solution Offtake
Smackover Lithium, the Standard Lithium and Equinor partnership, signed a binding take-or-pay agreement to supply LG Energy Solution 8,000 tonnes a year of battery-quality lithium carbonate for 10 years from the South West Arkansas Project.
Lithium Ionic Completes US$37.5 Million Salinas Sale to PLS
Lithium Ionic has closed the US$37.5 million sale of its Salinas lithium properties to PLS, taking US$30 million in cash at closing and keeping a 2.0% spodumene royalty on Baixa Grande.
Elevra Lithium Raises A$421M to Fund NAL Expansion
Elevra Lithium announces a transformational A$421M strategic financing package including a A$275M placement and C$145M convertible notes from Canada Growth Fund to fully fund NAL expansion.
US Elemental IPO Preview: McDermitt Lithium Project to List on NASDAQ in US$500M SPAC Deal
IPO preview of US Elemental Inc., formed via SPAC merger with Constellation Acquisition Corp. to list the McDermitt lithium project on NASDAQ at a US$500M valuation.
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Lithium Argentina Q4 2025: Costs Down to $5,618/t and Still Falling
Lithium Argentina’s C1 cash costs fell 30% from peak to $5,618/t in Q4 2025 as Cauchari-Olaroz achieves first-quartile status, and management commits to equity-free growth financing.
Atlantic Lithium Secures Parliamentary Approval for Ewoyaa Mining Lease
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified the Mining Lease for Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa Project, the first lithium mining lease ever ratified in Ghana, clearing the path to a Final Investment Decision.
Core Lithium Secures $290M to Restart Finniss Lithium Mine
Core Lithium takes Final Investment Decision on Finniss restart, securing A$120M equity raise and US$120M from Glencore, InfraVia and Nebari. First production targeted Q3 2026.