Latest Battery Materials News

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

Estrella Resources reports strong progress at its Werumata Limestone Project with over 70% of drilling completed, alongside promising manganese intersections at Ira Manganese Prospect. Infrastructure and feasibility studies are underway, positioning the company as a first mover in Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector.

Altech Batteries has secured a strategic collaboration with a leading global battery manufacturer to evaluate its breakthrough Silumina Anodes™ silicon-enhanced technology, marking a significant step toward commercialisation.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Accelerate Resources has reported exceptional high-grade manganese results from newly acquired exploration licenses at its Woodie Woodie North Project, revealing new mineralised corridors and expanding its resource potential.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

DevEx Resources has appointed Marnie Finlayson, a seasoned mining executive from Rio Tinto, as Managing Director starting December 2025, signaling a strategic push in uranium and rare earth projects.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

AnteoTech has achieved a breakthrough with its Ultranode™ X anode surpassing 1,000 charge cycles at 80% capacity retention, meeting key benchmarks for electric vehicle and eVTOL batteries. This milestone leverages cost-effective silicon materials, promising to reshape supply chains and accelerate market adoption.

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to address an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the cure deadline to January 2026 while continuing negotiations.

Vulcan Energy has appointed ABB as the main electrical contractor for its flagship Lionheart lithium project, marking a significant step towards financing and construction. The €46 million fixed-price contract covers comprehensive electrical infrastructure for a facility set to produce enough lithium for 500,000 electric vehicles annually.

EcoGraf Limited has revealed a comprehensive expansion study for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to increase production from 73,000 to 390,000 tonnes per annum over the next decade. This growth underpins the company’s strategy to supply its proprietary HFfree® purification facilities across key global lithium-ion battery markets.