Latest Battery Manufacturing News

Green Technology Metals (GT1) and EcoPro Innovation have successfully produced battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate from spodumene concentrate sourced from GT1’s Seymour project in Ontario, confirming high lithium recovery and low impurities.

Critical Resources Limited is advancing a suite of gold, antimony, and lithium projects across New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, with drill programs slated for late 2025. The company’s focus on underexplored Tier-1 jurisdictions and strategic resource development positions it well amid tightening critical minerals supply.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

Quantum Graphite Limited has made significant strides in developing its Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, progressing detailed planning with government stakeholders and attracting new financiers for its Uley 2 project. Exploration and purification testwork updates promise to refine its resource and product quality outlook.

European Metals Holdings has received a $36 million EU grant to support its Cinovec Lithium Project in the Czech Republic, while progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study and environmental permitting.

Volt Resources reports robust progress on its Alabama Graphite Refinery scoping study, strategic partnerships in Tanzania, and resilient production in Ukraine, positioning itself strongly amid evolving graphite market dynamics.

Syrah Resources has resumed production at its Balama graphite mine after a year-long halt and is advancing sales at its US Vidalia anode material facility, supported by new US tariffs on Chinese imports and a $70 million equity raise.

AnteoTech advances its battery technology with a new US joint development agreement and achieves significant performance milestones, while restructuring to sharpen its commercial focus.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million financing mandate for its Epanko Graphite Mine and positive momentum in US and EU government support.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.

Novonix Limited reports significant progress in its synthetic graphite anode materials production, benefiting from new US tariffs on Chinese imports and strategic leadership appointments. The company also secures up to US$100 million in convertible debenture funding to support expansion plans.