Latest Battery Supply Chain News

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Arizona Lithium has withdrawn its previous exploration plan for the Big Sandy Lithium Project, opting for a revised development approach with key stakeholder input, while accelerating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

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.

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.

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.

Patriot Battery Metals has launched a significant 2025 winter drilling campaign at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, aiming to extend high-grade lithium zones and support an upcoming feasibility study. The program targets 15,000 meters of drilling with results expected to shape the company’s development trajectory.

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.

Loyal Lithium Limited has consolidated its position in North America’s lithium sector through a key acquisition and promising exploration results, positioning itself strongly for 2025.

EcoGraf Limited advances its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a significant UFK loan mandate and progress across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Firebird Metals Limited has secured preliminary design approval for its battery-grade manganese sulphate plant in China and forged a strategic partnership to develop LMFP cathode materials, marking significant progress in its EV battery ambitions.

Centaurus Metals reports significant progress in its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, delivering a high-grade nickel concentrate and advancing mine optimisation, while also making strides in copper and iron ore projects in Brazil.

Element 25 Limited reports a transformative quarter with a 142% resource increase at Butcherbird, a compelling $561 million NPV feasibility study, and a $268 million US Department of Energy grant to advance its Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.