Latest Electric Vehicle Batteries News

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Astute Metals has reported its broadest lithium mineralisation intersection to date at the Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with a standout 95-metre intercept grading 1,340ppm lithium. These results reinforce the project's potential as a high-grade lithium clay deposit in a prolific US lithium region.

Lithium Universe Limited announces a strategic management change with CEO Alex Hanly stepping down to a part-time Chief Development Officer role, maintaining his focus on the Bécancour Lithium Project. This move comes as the company advances its mission to close North America’s lithium conversion gap with a green lithium refinery in Québec.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial footing with an additional $1.2 million in unsecured loans and extended existing $4 million facilities to mid-2026, underscoring lender confidence as it advances its NiWest project.

IRIS Metals has reported promising high-grade lithium intersections from its Phase I drilling at the Edison Project in South Dakota, reinforcing its strategy to develop a centralized lithium processing hub in the US.

Vulcan Energy has received building permits for its 30MW geothermal renewable energy plant in Germany, advancing its goal of carbon-neutral lithium production for Europe’s battery industry.

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.

Talga Group has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine in Sweden, paving the way for production of battery anode materials critical to the green transition.

Evolution Energy Minerals has landed a US$2 million convertible note commitment from major shareholder ARCH PCC EM SRF to support its Kudu Graphite subsidiary, aiming to accelerate development of the Chilalo Graphite Project.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed a C$11.2 million financing round, attracting heavyweight investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eric Sprott. The funds will accelerate development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project, a critical European source of battery-grade manganese.

Vulcan Energy has begun drilling the first new well for its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a critical step toward expanding its renewable geothermal energy and lithium production capacity.

Euro Manganese is poised to close a C$11.2 million financing round by late May, fueling progress on its strategic Chvaletice manganese project in the Czech Republic. The move underscores the company's role in Europe's battery materials supply chain.