Latest Battery Materials News

Firebird Metals has achieved a significant technical milestone with its manganese iron phosphate precursor outperforming China industry benchmarks, setting the stage for commercial production at its Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026.

Liontown Limited has inked a binding two-year offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually in 2027 and 2028, reinforcing its foothold in the lithium supply chain.

Pure Resources has verified the presence of large to jumbo flake graphite at its Garnet Hills project in Western Australia, highlighting its potential for premium pricing and strategic US downstream applications.

Critical Resources Limited has partnered with Canada's Pathway Group to accelerate permitting, funding, and stakeholder engagement for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project, aiming to cement its role in North America's lithium supply chain.

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.

Volt Resources has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, aiming to produce high purity graphite by mid-2026 and strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

Ryzon Materials has updated its prospectus to include a $3.5 million engineering contract with Yantai, alongside a detailed revision of its capital allocation for the Nachu Project. The changes reflect a strategic step in advancing its lithium-ion battery materials development.

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

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Hazer Group has extended its collaboration with South Korean steel giant POSCO to further integrate its clean hydrogen and low-emissions graphite technology into low-carbon steel production.