Latest Battery Supply Chain News

Vulcan Energy has advanced its Phase One Lionheart Project with major German government grants, a strategic capital raise, and a significant lithium resource upgrade, positioning itself as a key player in Europe's EV battery supply chain.

PMET Resources has completed a positive lithium-only feasibility study for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec, confirming technical and economic viability for a large-scale spodumene concentrate operation with a targeted final investment decision in 2027.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.

Altech Batteries has raised $6 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialisation of its innovative battery technologies, including the CERENERGY solid-state battery and Silumina Anodes.

Green Technology Metals has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate development of its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium sector.

Ryzon Materials has agreed to capitalise its entire secured debt by issuing shares and options, a move that could reshape its capital structure and support progress on its Nachu graphite project.

Ryzon Materials has expanded its engineering contract with Xinhai to fast track production at its Nachu Graphite Project, alongside a $500,000 capital raising from Xinhai. The deal involves a $3.5 million contract largely settled through shares and options, pending shareholder approval.

Vulcan Energy has inked a €110 million fixed-price contract to build a geothermal power plant in Germany, a cornerstone for its Phase One Lionheart Project that aims to supply sustainable lithium and renewable energy for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Elevra Lithium finalizes merger of Piedmont and Sayona, creating North America’s largest hard-rock lithium producer with a combined resource base of 229Mt. The company outlines ambitious growth plans, operational efficiencies, and a strengthened financial position to capitalize on rising lithium demand.

Vulcan Energy has gained City of Landau Council approval to acquire land for its pioneering geothermal and lithium extraction plant, marking a crucial step toward sustainable energy and lithium supply in Europe.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Talga Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst Corporation, marking its entry into the US battery anode market and setting the stage for new graphite recycling and anode production facilities in South Carolina.