Latest Battery Materials News

The US Department of Commerce has finalized hefty antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese graphite active anode materials, a move expected to strengthen Syrah Resources’ competitive edge in North America and accelerate its US operations.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

EcoGraf Limited has secured a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its vertically integrated battery anode materials projects, reinforcing its role in sustainable critical raw materials supply for the EU.

Critical Resources Limited has launched a six-month evaluation program in partnership with the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to develop next-generation solid-state lithium-ion battery materials, aiming to reduce technical risks and accelerate prototype development.

PLS Group has locked in a two-year offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate, backed by a $100 million interest-free prepayment and a price floor to protect against market dips.

Elevra Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU to supply up to 144,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually to Mangrove Lithium, supporting a new Canadian lithium conversion facility and strengthening domestic battery material production.

Talga Group has lodged a detailed prospectus for issuing attaching and piggyback options to recent Placement and Share Purchase Plan participants, potentially raising up to A$32.7 million upon exercise. The move supports its battery anode production scale-up and international expansion plans.

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.

Morella Corporation has expanded its rubidium exploration footprint at the Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, identifying multiple new high-grade targets with assays up to 2.84% Rb2O. This development strengthens the company's position in the critical minerals sector alongside its lithium assets.

1414 Degrees has achieved a key milestone with its SiNTL silicon anode material reaching 500 mAh/g, matching current commercial standards ahead of schedule and setting sights on 600 mAh/g within a year.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Scorpion Minerals has taken a significant step forward with a binding option to acquire the Old Prospect gold tenements and forged strategic partnerships to advance its gold and lithium projects in Western Australia.