Latest Battery Materials Sector News

Talga Group’s application for a major Swedish government grant was declined due to budget constraints, yet the company remains on track with alternative financing to scale its graphite anode production.

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.

Element 25 Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, securing $60 million in funding and progressing key engineering and contract milestones. Simultaneously, the company moves closer to finalising financing for its US-based battery-grade manganese refinery.

Altech Batteries has reported a significant technical milestone with its Silumina Anodes™ technology achieving 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles, alongside a $6 million capital raise and a strategic board renewal focused on commercialisation.

Euro Manganese has confirmed no material changes in its operations amid recent spikes in market activity, reassuring investors and regulators alike.

Syrah Resources and Tesla have agreed to extend the cure date for an alleged default under their offtake agreement to March 2026, buying time to resolve ongoing qualification issues at Syrah’s Vidalia facility.

Eminence Minerals has appointed Anthony Hills as CEO, bringing over 16 years of global operational expertise to accelerate its exploration and project development efforts.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Euro Manganese has amended its financing agreements with Orion Resource Partners, allowing loan conversion into royalties and extending project milestones to mid-2026, reinforcing cooperation as it advances its European manganese project.

Ryzon Materials has lodged a second supplementary prospectus extending its capital raising offer and clarifying key debt-for-equity transactions with Yantai, updating its financial outlook ahead of ASX reinstatement.

Talga Group has successfully raised A$14.5 million through a placement to accelerate its anode production scale-up and explore expansion opportunities in the US, supported by a significant Swedish government grant.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.