Latest Battery Supply Chain News

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project with a fully funded Definitive Feasibility Study by Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to deliver a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt supply from Australia’s largest resource.

Vulcan Energy has won up to €104 million in grants from German federal and state governments to advance its sustainable lithium production project, bolstering Europe’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.

Infinity Lithium progresses its Australian gold-copper-silver exploration with new option agreements, while facing delays and strategic shifts in its Spanish lithium project.

Chariot Corporation has raised A$1.6 million through a strategic share placement to acquire a majority stake in a Nigerian hard-rock lithium portfolio, aiming to accelerate exploration and tap into the Chinese battery market.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Chariot Corporation Ltd is set to acquire a 66.7% interest in a substantial Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s burgeoning lithium sector with a US$10 million funding commitment.

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium Universe Limited reveals progress on its Bécancour lithium refinery and secures innovative photovoltaic recycling technology, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable lithium supply.

Lithium Universe has completed legal due diligence on its acquisition of New Age Minerals, securing exclusive rights to a patented solar panel recycling technology. This move positions the company to expand its sustainable footprint in the lithium supply chain.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $600,000 through the first tranche of its share placement, advancing its green lithium refinery ambitions in North America. A second tranche worth $1.1 million awaits shareholder approval, underpinning the company’s strategic growth plans.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with UK-based Integrals Power to supply high-purity manganese sulphate for next-generation LMFP battery cathodes, aiming to strengthen sustainable battery supply chains.