Latest Battery Materials Supply News

Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS) reported a challenging FY25 marked by a 39% revenue drop and a net loss of $196 million amid falling lithium prices. Despite this, the company advanced key expansion projects, acquired a Brazilian lithium asset, and made significant sustainability strides.

NOVONIX Limited reports progress scaling its Chattanooga synthetic graphite plant, secures major funding, and benefits from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, while narrowing its half-year loss.

European Metals Holdings has secured a crucial funding pathway to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Cinovec Lithium Project, combining a A$3 million placement with non-dilutive refinancing options to meet its €5.39 million share of a €11 million cash call.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Talga Group has cemented its position in the European battery materials sector by securing full mining rights for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine and signing a binding supply agreement with fast-charging battery pioneer Nyobolt.

Pantera Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its Smackover Lithium Project subsidiary to Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. for A$40 million, significantly strengthening its financial position and strategic exposure to U.S. lithium assets.

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.

Lincoln Minerals Limited unveils promising drill results at its Minbrie copper-base metals project and highlights progress across its diversified critical minerals portfolio in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Astute Metals has reported its broadest lithium mineralisation intersection to date at the Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with a standout 95-metre intercept grading 1,340ppm lithium. These results reinforce the project's potential as a high-grade lithium clay deposit in a prolific US lithium region.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.