Latest Battery Materials News

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.

Talga Group and SQM have mutually terminated their joint venture for the Aero Project in Sweden due to regulatory delays, with Talga now exploring new partnership opportunities to advance the critical minerals project.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Ryzon Materials has agreed to capitalise its entire secured debt by issuing shares and options, a move that could reshape its capital structure and support progress on its Nachu graphite project.

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Wildcat Resources reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project, alongside a significant new lithium discovery at Bolt Cutter Central, signalling strong growth potential in the Pilbara region.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Volt Resources is advancing its Alabama Graphite Refinery project to produce high purity graphite in the US, leveraging proven Ukrainian technology and targeting near-term commercial production with low capital costs and strong environmental credentials.

Axel REE Limited has announced a significant inferred rare earth mineral resource of 233 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting strong metallurgical recovery prospects that could substantially increase resource size.

Ryzon Materials has expanded its engineering contract with Xinhai to fast track production at its Nachu Graphite Project, alongside a $500,000 capital raising from Xinhai. The deal involves a $3.5 million contract largely settled through shares and options, pending shareholder approval.