OCN.AX up 22.54% pre-market 18 Feb 2026 ASX: Oceana Lithium posts heavy volume

OCN.AX stock is trading higher pre-market after a 22.54% rise that pushed the ASX-listed Oceana Lithium Limited price to A$0.44 on heavy turnover. The move follows renewed investor interest in lithium explorers and a spike in volume to 1,460,431 shares versus an average of 262,215. We review what drove today’s gain, the company metrics behind the move, technical signals, Meyka AI grading, and realistic price forecasts for the ASX lithium junior.