European Lithium Shifts Strategy, Pausing Flagship Austrian Mine
02.01.2026 - 15:41:05
Investors in European Lithium faced a stark reversal on the first trading day of 2026, as the company’s shares plummeted approximately 8% in a single session. The catalyst was CEO Tony Sage’s confirmation that the firm’s cornerstone Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria has been suspended indefinitely. This strategic pivot away from lithium development in Europe toward a rare earths venture in Greenland is now the central focus, raising questions about its long-term rationale for shareholders.
The dramatic sell-off reflects deep market disappointment. European Lithium’s management has placed the Wolfsberg hard-rock lithium asset on hold, citing persistently weak pricing for the battery metal. Development will only recommence Read more...
