Latest Battery Materials News

Renascor Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Bulloo Creek copper-cobalt-gold prospects and confirmed high-grade rare earth elements at Tumby Bay, while progressing uranium-copper targets at Marree.

Metals Australia has launched a 12-hole drilling campaign to delineate and extend its promising Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite discovery in Western Australia, aiming to unlock further value from this critical minerals project.

Prairie Lithium has begun construction on its Pad #1 lithium extraction facility in Saskatchewan, aiming to deploy the continent’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction system. With foundation work set to finish by January 2026, the company is advancing toward commercial production amid growing global demand.

Livium Ltd has been granted a patent protecting its innovative wet shredding process for lithium-ion battery recycling, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This milestone solidifies its position in the evolving clean energy recycling sector.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the final permit to build its commercial Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau, Germany, marking a major milestone for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This integrated geothermal and lithium facility aims to supply sustainable lithium for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Greenwing Resources advances its polymetallic Que River project with a positive scoping study, while monetising assets in Madagascar and maintaining a strong lithium resource in Argentina.

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.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with key technical studies and downstream qualification, while advancing uranium exploration in Namibia. Market dynamics and regulatory shifts position NGX favorably in the clean energy minerals sector.

Jindalee Lithium is progressing its McDermitt Lithium Project with a proposed US SPAC listing, government backing, and an $8 million capital raise, positioning it as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.

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.

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials strategy with new Chinese patents, a significant kiln sales interest, and a A$6 million capital raise, alongside key leadership changes.