Key Updates

Brunswick Exploration announces Inferred mineral resource of 52.2 MT at 1.08% Li2O at Mirage with additional exploration target

On January 8, 2026, Brunswick Exploration Inc. announced a maiden, open-pit Mineral Inferred Resource Estimate (“MRE”) of 52.2 million tonnes (“Mt”) grading 1.08% Li2O and 131ppm Ta2O5 for its wholly owned Mirage Project located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region of Quebec, Canada. The MRE was prepared in accordance with the National Instrument (“NI”) 43-101 […]
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Portugal : Portuguese State approved award of €110m grant to Savannah Resources for Barroso Lithium Project

On Jan. 9, 2026, Savannah Resources Plc, the developer of the Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal, a ‘Strategic Project’ under the European Critical Raw Materials Act and Europe’s largest spodumene lithium deposit, announced the award of a non-reimbursable grant of up to approximately €110 million (approximately US$128 million) from the Portuguese State and supported by national […]
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Argentina : Patagonia Lithium signs strategic partnership agreement with Ameerex Corporation

On Jan. 9, 2026, Patagonia Lithium Ltd announced that it has entered a partnership agreement with Ameerex Corporation to support the Company’s Formentera lithium project and Brazilian niobium and rare earth projects. Under the Agreement, Ameerex will assess and recommend the most effective way to invest in the Company’s Projects. Phillip Thomas, Executive Chairman commented […]
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Nigeria : Chariot signed MOU with Shanghai GreatPower for collaboration on Nigerian lithium projects

On January 2, 2026, Chariot Resources Limited announced that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Shanghai GreatPower Nickel & Cobalt Materials Co., Ltd. to explore collaboration opportunities across the lithium supply chain. This MOU contemplates a partnership for the potential offtake of lithium raw materials from Chariot’s Nigerian projects, development of […]
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Argentina Lithium announces Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xi’an Lanshen New Material to advance Rincon West lithium project

On 22 December 2025, Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Xi’an Lanshen New Material Technology Co., Ltd., a globally recognized Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology leader. This strategic collaboration establishes the framework for Lanshen to deploy its proprietary DLE systems, pilot plant technology, advanced engineering […]
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Canada : Azimut Exploration further defines extensive high-grade lithium pegmatite field at Wabamisk East, Quebec

On 23 December 2025, Azimut Exploration Inc. announced additional significant exploration progress on the Wabamisk East property in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. The company reported that the 2025 field program has significantly enhanced the lithium potential of the property by further defining a high-grade, multi-kilometre-scale spodumene pegmatite field. Wabamisk East, a 100%-owned property, […]
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Chile : Codelco and SQM form NovaAndino Litio joint venture for lithium development in Salar de Atacama

On 27 December 2025, Codelco announced the creation of “Nova Andino Litio SpA” joint venture with SQM through their subsidiaries Minera Tarar SpA and SQM Salar SpA, respectively. This formally established joint venture will conduct exploration, exploitation, production, and commercialization activities for lithium in the Salar de Atacama until 2060. With this operation, communicated through an […]
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