Latest Battery Materials News

Alliance Nickel Ltd has completed a definitive feasibility study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, revealing strong financial metrics, increased ore reserves, and strategic collaborations with global automakers. The project is positioned to become a low-cost, sustainable supplier of high-purity nickel and cobalt for the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures a Letter of Interest for up to C$100 million financing from Export Development Canada, underpinning its Seymour Lithium Project and advancing drilling and development across its Ontario lithium hubs.

Firebird Metals Limited has secured preliminary design approval for its battery-grade manganese sulphate plant in China and forged a strategic partnership to develop LMFP cathode materials, marking significant progress in its EV battery ambitions.

Element 25 Limited reports a transformative quarter with a 142% resource increase at Butcherbird, a compelling $561 million NPV feasibility study, and a $268 million US Department of Energy grant to advance its Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.

Syrah Resources faced operational setbacks at its Balama graphite mine due to protests, prompting a force majeure declaration, yet it maintains a robust cash position and advances its downstream Vidalia anode material facility amid growing market demand.

Syrah Resources faces significant operational disruption at its Balama graphite mine due to ongoing protests, declaring force majeure while advancing its US-based Vidalia facility amid strong EV market growth.

NGX Limited reports significant progress in its uranium exploration in Namibia and graphite development in Malawi, alongside strategic leadership changes and a strong financial position.

Castle Minerals Limited reports promising drilling results at its Wa Gold Project and secures a transformative $3 million investment from Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund for its Kambale Graphite Project.

Pioneer Lithium's Q4 2024 report highlights promising high-grade lithium assays at Root Lake, a key board appointment, and entry into Ontario's Junior Explorers Program, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Volt Resources exceeded its graphite production goals in Q4 2024, producing over 800 tonnes at its Ukrainian Zavalievsky mine, while progressing development of its Tanzanian Bunyu Graphite Project and refining a novel US-based purification process.

Altech Batteries Limited has made significant strides in funding and technology for its CERENERGY® battery project, including a $4 million capital raise and a breakthrough 55% increase in lithium-ion battery anode energy density.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to fast-track its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Queensland, alongside key project milestones and strategic leadership appointments.