Battery X Metals partners with TerraDX to explore battery metals in Nevada

In a strategic move announced on April 25, 2025, Battery X Metals Inc. established a joint venture with TerraDX Discoveries Inc. to enhance exploration of critical battery metals in Nevada, USA. This partnership aims to utilize advanced artificial intelligence technology to identify high-potential targets for lithium, cobalt, graphite, and other battery metals. With approximately 85% of the nation's known lithium deposits and 100% of U.S. lithium production occurring in this resource-rich state, the collaboration aims to support domestic battery metal independence. The joint venture will operate on a 50/50 basis and is part of Battery X Metals’ comprehensive strategy to create a vertically integrated battery metals supply chain, covering exploration, recycling, and battery lifespan extension. The choice of Nevada stems from its geological advantages, as the state hosts the largest measured lithium reserve and resource in the world, recognized through projects such as Thacker Pass. The recent push towards domestic lithium production reflects rising geopolitical concerns, prompting the U.S. government to prioritize local critical mineral endeavors. This includes investments like the recent $625 million contribution from General Motors towards the Thacker Pass project, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign lithium sources and supporting national initiatives related to clean energy. Battery X Metals' engagement with AI empowers it to refine its mineral targeting strategies, potentially de-risking initial exploration phases and expediting the discovery process. The joint venture signifies a harmonized approach to addressing both immediate battery metal needs and the long-term sustainability goals of the energy transition sector. As the need for critical minerals surges due to the burgeoning electric vehicle and renewable energy markets, building an efficient supply chain is seen as vital for the U.S. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, the partnership seeks not only to enhance exploration success but also to contribute significantly to the broader efforts of lithium-ion battery recycling and lifespan extension. As both companies move forward, they anticipate a stronger foothold in the battery metals landscape, thereby reinforcing their commitment to supporting U.S. electrification and clean energy strategies.