Latest Chemicals News

Venari Minerals has achieved a key metallurgical milestone by producing 99.5% pure battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, highlighting its potential as a domestic US lithium chemical source alongside valuable by-products.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with U.S. Vanadium for 100% of vanadium slag from its Steelpoortdrift V-Iron Plant, while appointing Rand Merchant Bank to secure project financing.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured FDA alignment on the chemistry and manufacturing controls for its ATH434 Phase 3 trial in Multiple System Atrophy, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone ahead of the planned mid-2026 End-of-Phase 2 meeting.

Infinity Metals continues to push forward with exploration in Australia while awaiting critical mining licence feedback for its San Jose Lithium Project in Spain amid regional government delays.

De.mem Limited has extended its growth streak with record quarterly cash receipts of approximately $10.4 million, a 31% increase year-on-year, alongside positive operating cash flow of $504,000 for the March 2026 quarter.

Eagers Automotive delivered a record $13 billion revenue in 2025, boosted market share in new and New Energy Vehicles, and secured landmark global partnerships to fuel future growth.

Vulcan Energy has officially started full-scale construction of its Lionheart lithium chemicals facility in Frankfurt, targeting a 2028 commercial production start with a capacity to supply 500,000 EV batteries annually.

PLS Group delivered a record 232.4kt spodumene concentrate production in March 2026, lifted revenue 52% to A$567 million on soaring lithium prices, and strengthened its balance sheet with a US$600 million senior notes issuance.

Patagonia Lithium has reported strong assay and porosity results from its Formentera project in Argentina, alongside a successful $2.79 million capital raise that lifts its cash position to $3.4 million. The company is advancing drilling, seismic surveys, and plans for a 1,000 tonne lithium carbonate demonstration plant.

Lithium Universe Limited’s new silver extraction process for recycling photovoltaic panels slashes environmental impact while boosting economic returns, according to a Macquarie University Life Cycle Assessment.

SciDev Ltd trims FY26 revenue guidance to $82-$87 million from $100-$110 million due to intensified competition in Energy Services and weather-related delays at Rum Jungle, while maintaining positive EBITDA and a confident FY27 outlook.

Neometals has secured A$7.9 million through a placement and launched a concurrent A$5.1 million entitlement offer to fund gold production at Barrambie and advance lithium exploration in Utah. The capital raise supports a near-term production joint venture and aggressive resource expansion.