Latest Battery Materials Supply Chain News

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, partnering with Quinbrook to test graphite concentrate for battery anode applications. This marks a significant step toward developing a world-scale graphite operation in the Northern Territory.

Patriot Resources advances its Gorman Lithium Project in Ontario, securing drill permits and confirming a high-grade lithium system within a proven strategic district.

Redivium Limited confirms a setback in securing its Wrexham recycling plant lease but maintains strong project fundamentals and explores innovative refining technology to boost UK battery material production.

EcoGraf Limited has revealed a comprehensive expansion study for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to increase production from 73,000 to 390,000 tonnes per annum over the next decade. This growth underpins the company’s strategy to supply its proprietary HFfree® purification facilities across key global lithium-ion battery markets.

EcoGraf Limited advances key milestones in its vertically integrated battery anode materials business, including nearing completion of debt financing for the Epanko Graphite Project and securing a pivotal HFfree purification patent.

Renascor Resources has commenced construction of its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, while securing key land and expanding exploration amid shifting global graphite supply dynamics.

Deterra Royalties reported a 10% rise in quarterly revenue driven by iron ore royalties and gold offtakes, completed a US$82 million sale of non-core assets, and marked progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project amid leadership changes.

Novonix Limited has achieved its first mass production of industrial-grade synthetic graphite and secured significant funding, advancing its position in North America's battery materials supply chain.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Stage 2 Scoping Study to explore restarting and expanding its Graphmada Graphite Mine in Madagascar, aiming to meet rising global demand and strategic supply challenges.

Renascor Resources reports steady progress on its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, backed by a $5 million government grant, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in battery materials.