Latest Battery Innovation News

Li-S Energy has shipped its first lithium-sulfur battery cells to the US Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center, marking a key milestone in its commercialisation and opening a pathway into US defence procurement.

OM Holdings' subsidiary OM Materials has locked in a binding take-or-pay deal to purchase up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate from Element 25's Butcherbird Mine, underpinning Element 25's expansion and financing plans.

Talga Group has marked a milestone with its first commercial delivery of natural graphite anode outside Asia, progressing key funding discussions and strategic partnerships to support its Vittangi Anode Project.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation for its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial drone battery cells, launched a new battery additive, and strengthened its cash position with a A$10 million capital raise.

Li-S Energy has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its lithium foil production in Geelong and completed its first commercial shipment to a leading Australian battery research institution, marking a key step in establishing a sovereign lithium foil supply chain.

1414 Degrees has secured $8.45 million in a placement to advance its silicon battery technology and renewable energy projects, targeting drone, defence, space, and data centre markets.

1414 Degrees has formed an Aerospace, Drone & Defence Advisory Board featuring six veterans from top defence and aerospace firms to accelerate the rollout of its SiNTL silicon anode battery technology targeting drones and adjacent markets.

Cadoux Ltd has cleared a critical technical and commercial hurdle by qualifying its premiumHPA® high purity alumina for use in the EU-backed SAFELOOP electric vehicle battery project, opening doors to potential offtake deals and boosting its standing in the critical minerals market.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has demonstrated a sulphur-free amorphous solid-state electrolyte with ionic conductivity and activation energy rivalling sulphide-based counterparts, potentially unlocking safer, more scalable solid-state battery manufacturing.

Encounter Resources inks a non-binding MoU with Echion Technologies and Switch Technologies to develop a lithium-niobium battery industry leveraging its high-grade Aileron niobium resource.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation of its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial-format battery cells, demonstrating over 40% higher energy density and strong cycle life, advancing its push into the growing drone battery market.

Altech Batteries has decided to discontinue its Silumina AnodesTM project after six years, shifting full focus to its CERENERGY® solid-state battery technology amid ongoing joint venture talks.