Latest Battery Materials News

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Hazer Group has filed patents for a breakthrough graphite purification process that could unlock access to the lucrative battery materials market amid tightening global supply. This innovation positions Hazer to meet surging demand for high-purity graphite essential for lithium-ion batteries.

Livium Ltd and Mineral Resources Ltd have formalised a 50 – 50 joint venture to commercialise the innovative LieNA® lithium processing technology, aiming to license it globally despite current market headwinds.

AnteoTech Ltd has received a $2.59 million cash rebate from the Australian Tax Office for its 2025 R&D activities, underscoring the success of its recent strategic initiatives.

Neometals has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the lithium-ion battery recycling joint venture Primobius to SMS Group for €5 million upfront plus future royalties, marking a strategic pivot away from capital-intensive projects.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) and EcoPro Innovation have successfully produced battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate from spodumene concentrate sourced from GT1’s Seymour project in Ontario, confirming high lithium recovery and low impurities.

Syrah Resources has initiated a fully underwritten A$70 million equity raising alongside a two-year forbearance agreement with the US Department of Energy, supporting its Vidalia and Balama operations. The retail entitlement offer opened on 6 August and closes on 20 August 2025.

Firebird Metals has received a significant Expression of Interest from Taza Metal Technologies to purchase up to five of its energy-efficient kilns, potentially generating over US$10 million in revenue. This marks a key step in Firebird’s international commercial expansion and highlights its leadership in sustainable manganese processing technology.

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.

InVert Graphite reports robust trench assay results from its Kumba deposit in Tanzania, revealing consistent high-grade graphite mineralisation over a 2km strike. The company is advancing drilling preparations amid a significant US move to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese graphite imports.

Lake Resources has updated its lithium ore reserve for the Kachi Project in Argentina, unveiling an optimized mine plan that boosts lithium grades and recovery while cutting costs and environmental impact.