Latest Battery Manufacturing News

Renascor Resources is advancing its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, poised to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials with an innovative HF-free process.

Li-S Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025, securing a major government grant, forging key defence partnerships, and commissioning Australia’s first lithium foil production line.

Australian Vanadium Limited has made significant strides in its integrated vanadium project, advancing its feasibility study and securing key environmental approvals while preparing to bid for a major Western Australian battery storage project.

Syrah Resources reported a strong Q4 2025 with a 34% rise in graphite production and a strategic edge from US tariffs on Chinese imports. The company advances its Vidalia anode material facility amid growing demand for natural graphite outside China.

Talga Group has successfully raised A$7.3 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, surpassing its A$5 million target to fund a significant ramp-up in graphite anode production and support strategic growth initiatives.

The Swedish Government has formally approved the detailed zoning plan for Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South Graphite Mine, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and advancing the Vittangi Anode Project towards commercial production.

Fulcrum Lithium has secured permits for an extensive Phase 3 drilling program at its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, aiming to expand and refine its lithium resource amid a robust market rally.

Talga Group has entered a strategic development agreement with German battery innovator V4Smart to co-develop high-performance graphite anodes for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, aiming for commercial readiness by 2027.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to deliver structural and mechanical works at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana plant, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, advancing plans for a 120 MWh manufacturing facility in Saxony.

EcoGraf Limited has strengthened its cash position with a $1.7 million Australian R&D tax incentive and is pursuing €4 million in European grants to advance its graphite business across Tanzania and Europe.