Latest Battery Materials News

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Firebird Metals has received a significant Expression of Interest from Taza Metal Technologies to purchase up to five of its energy-efficient kilns, potentially generating over US$10 million in revenue. This marks a key step in Firebird’s international commercial expansion and highlights its leadership in sustainable manganese processing technology.

Talga Group has begun trading on the U.S. OTCQX market, enhancing liquidity and visibility among American investors without issuing new shares. This move complements its existing listings on the ASX and Börse Frankfurt, positioning Talga for growth amid rising demand for sustainable battery materials.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery strategy, unveiling a new lab-scale cathode production facility and securing key patents. The company also demonstrated major energy savings in kiln trials, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

Talga Group has cemented its position in the European battery materials sector by securing full mining rights for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine and signing a binding supply agreement with fast-charging battery pioneer Nyobolt.

Firebird Metals is developing Lithium Manganese Rich cathode materials to target next-generation solid-state batteries, aiming to strengthen its position in the evolving EV and high-energy battery markets.

NOVONIX has entered a multi-tranche funding agreement with Yorkville Advisors to raise up to US$100 million through convertible debentures, supporting its Riverside facility build-out and commercial production ramp-up.

AnteoTech has signed a binding Term Sheet with US-based Black Diamond Structures to jointly develop and commercialise an advanced battery additive combining their proprietary technologies, targeting improved lithium-ion battery anodes with higher silicon content.

Firebird Metals has secured two key patents for its proprietary Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery materials, reinforcing its position in the emerging $20 billion LMFP market. The company’s integrated production approach and expanding IP portfolio set the stage for global growth amid shifting technology controls.

AnteoTech Ltd has achieved a significant technical milestone with its 70% silicon Ultranode™ X anode, demonstrating nearly 900 cycles at 80% capacity retention, signaling a leap forward for electric vehicle battery performance and sustainability.

Element 25 Limited advances its global manganese strategy with a $50 million loan for its Butcherbird Mine expansion and a $166 million US Department of Energy grant for a Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.