Latest Battery Supply Chain News

Patriot Battery Metals has secured a C$69 million strategic investment from Volkswagen, marking a pivotal step in advancing its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project in Quebec. This partnership includes a 10-year offtake agreement with Volkswagen's PowerCo SE, positioning Patriot as a key player in North America's lithium supply chain.

TG Metals Limited reports robust metallurgical testwork outcomes for spodumene concentrate at its Lake Johnston Project, achieving lithium grades exceeding 6% Li2O and recovery rates above 80%. The company maintains a solid cash position of $5.3 million as it prepares for further exploration in 2025.

Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.