Latest Battery Materials News

Argosy Minerals reports a 96% lithium recovery from test works at its Rincon Lithium Project and progresses critical energy infrastructure, moving closer to a final investment decision.

Australian Vanadium Limited has raised $7.5 million through a targeted placement to accelerate its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, including the Kalgoorlie battery energy storage project.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Syrah Resources has locked in a multi-year conditional offtake agreement with NextSource Materials, underpinning the strategic importance of its Balama graphite in the evolving battery supply chain outside China.

Strata Investment Holdings plc reported a striking £6.16 million comprehensive profit for 2025, propelled by robust investment portfolio returns and a significant revaluation uplift in its copper royalty assets. Despite operational delays from adverse weather, the company’s strategic focus on high-conviction resource investments and royalties positions it well amid evolving commodity markets.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.

NOVONIX Limited posted a $92.7 million net loss for 2025 while progressing its synthetic graphite anode materials business and preparing to divest its Battery Technology Solutions segment.

Firebird Metals has locked in exclusive global rights to five critical LMFP patents, solidifying its position in the lithium-ion battery materials market and paving the way for its Australian Demonstration Plant.

EcoGraf Limited has completed a comprehensive update to its Bankable Feasibility Study for the Epanko Graphite Project, confirming robust financials and a production increase to 73,000 tonnes per annum. The study underpins advanced project financing and highlights significant expansion potential amid rising global graphite demand.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous has hit a key milestone by shipping its first batch of high purity alumina to U.S. battery innovator C4V, advancing pilot plant operations and product qualification.

Talga Group’s application for a major Swedish government grant was declined due to budget constraints, yet the company remains on track with alternative financing to scale its graphite anode production.