Latest Battery Materials News

Arizona Lithium has withdrawn its previous exploration plan for the Big Sandy Lithium Project, opting for a revised development approach with key stakeholder input, while accelerating construction at its Prairie Lithium Project in Canada.

International Graphite's Springdale Project achieves over 99.95% purity in graphite purification tests coordinated by Marubeni, signaling strong potential for battery market supply.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Solis Minerals appoints Mitch Thomas as CEO, shifting Mike Parker to Technical Director, ahead of a major 2025 drilling campaign in Peru's copper-rich belt.

Arizona Lithium Limited is set to deploy Koch Technology Solutions’ first commercial-scale Li-Pro DLE unit at its Prairie Project, marking a pivotal advancement in lithium extraction from oilfield brines.

Poseidon Nickel Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of Horizon Minerals’ acquisition scheme, marking a pivotal step in the nickel miner’s corporate evolution.

Trek Metals reports a significant high-grade manganese discovery at the Pearana Prospect in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with assays peaking at 57% Mn and advancing towards drill-ready status.

Pilbara Minerals delivers record production and sales at Pilgangoora but faces statutory net losses due to joint venture investments and expansion costs. The company remains optimistic about long-term lithium market prospects.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Evion Group has raised $2 million through a Rights Issue and Shortfall Placement to accelerate expansion of its Panthera Graphite JV, aiming to double production capacity amid strong global demand.

Arizona Lithium has unveiled a detailed, phased development plan for its Prairie Lithium Project, aiming to become North America’s first commercial lithium brine producer. The company targets initial production in 2025 with a modest capital outlay and scalable expansion strategy.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) is progressing its lithium conversion facility in Ontario, with pilot testing underway and a pre-feasibility study due in April 2025. The project aims to establish Ontario's first vertically integrated lithium concentrates and chemicals business, leveraging a strategic partnership with EcoPro.