Latest Battery Materials News

Livium’s Envirostream has extended its battery recycling contract with LG Energy Solution to 2029, expanding its scope to include end-of-life residential lithium-ion batteries across Australia.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to address an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the cure deadline to November 2025 as both parties work toward resolution.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Elevra Lithium finalizes merger of Piedmont and Sayona, creating North America’s largest hard-rock lithium producer with a combined resource base of 229Mt. The company outlines ambitious growth plans, operational efficiencies, and a strengthened financial position to capitalize on rising lithium demand.

Sayona Mining’s recent scoping study for its North American Lithium operation reveals a significant expansion, boosting production capacity and reducing costs while delivering robust financial returns.

Neometals has completed the sale of its lithium-ion battery recycling business, securing over A$10 million in cash and refocusing on its core mining and processing projects.

Element 25 has raised $10 million through a share placement to accelerate the expansion of its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia and support its planned battery materials facility in Louisiana, USA.

Syrah Technologies has secured a US$11.7 million cash payment from the US government under the Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant financial boost for its Vidalia Active Anode Material facility.

Vulcan Energy has gained City of Landau Council approval to acquire land for its pioneering geothermal and lithium extraction plant, marking a crucial step toward sustainable energy and lithium supply in Europe.

Metals Australia Ltd reports key milestones in its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, achieving battery-grade spherical graphite purity and selecting Sept-Îles as the preferred site for its Battery Anode Material plant.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.