Latest Battery Materials News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has reported strong high-grade graphite intersections from its latest drilling campaign in Kazakhstan, reinforcing its position as the world’s highest-grade graphite resource. These results underpin an upcoming resource and reserve upgrade feeding into the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.

Axel REE Limited has announced a significant inferred rare earth mineral resource of 233 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting strong metallurgical recovery prospects that could substantially increase resource size.

Metals Australia Ltd reveals a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil graphite resource alongside promising assay results for precious and base metals, setting the stage for value-added by-product recovery.

NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.

Firebird Metals has raised A$6 million through a placement led by top-tier institutions and directors, aiming to fast-track its manganese-rich cathode technology and expand R&D capabilities in Australia and China.

Lightning Minerals has completed its first drilling campaign at the Esperança lithium project in Brazil, intersecting multiple thick pegmatite zones that hint at promising lithium potential despite currently low grades.

AnteoTech has formalized a joint development and sales agreement with US-based Black Diamond Structures to co-develop an advanced battery product targeting high silicon lithium-ion anodes in the US market.

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.

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.