Latest Battery Supply Chain News

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.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a breakthrough with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, advancing its position in the EV battery supply chain. The company is on track to complete its scoping study next month, with downstream processing partnerships underway.

AnteoTech Ltd reported a 110% revenue increase to A$968,878 in FY2025 alongside a 24% reduction in net loss, driven by strategic cost savings and key partnerships. Leadership renewal and product validation position the company for growth in battery and life sciences markets.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a major milestone with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, positioning itself as a key supplier for EV battery materials. The company is advancing processing optimisation and preparing for a September scoping study.

Metals Australia has dramatically expanded its Lac Carheil Graphite Project resource in Quebec, tripling contained graphite to 5.1 million tonnes and advancing a pre-feasibility study that positions the project as a key player in North America's critical minerals landscape.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Syrah Resources has successfully completed a A$42 million institutional placement and entitlement offer, with a fully underwritten retail offer set to raise a further A$28 million, bolstering its capital for key operations.

Galan Lithium has formalised a $20 million strategic investment agreement with The Clean Elements Fund to fund the initial phase of its Hombre Muerto West lithium project in Argentina, aiming for production in early 2026.

Kuniko Limited has made steady progress in developing its Norwegian battery metals projects, securing refinancing and preparing a rights issue to fund its next growth phase. Key partnerships and innovative exploration technologies underpin its strategic repositioning.