Latest Electric Vehicle Batteries News

Euro Manganese has cleared major regulatory hurdles for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, securing construction and land planning permits that significantly reduce project risk and pave the way for production in Europe’s only near-term high-purity manganese source.

Element 25 is recalibrating its US battery-grade manganese project amid evolving electric vehicle battery technologies, while maintaining focus on its Butcherbird expansion in Western Australia.

Euro Manganese reveals a strong Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Czech manganese project, highlighting a 48% operating margin and a phased build strategy aimed at meeting soaring battery material demand.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre (CNTF) achieves thermal conductivity up to 600 W/m·K, outperforming copper by 1.5 times and aluminium by up to 3 times, positioning it as a breakthrough for AI, defence, and high-power electronics cooling.

Terrain Minerals has locked in $1.5 million through a placement to accelerate drilling and resource studies at its Smokebush Lightning gold project, Lort River rare earths, and Carlindie lithium/gold projects.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.

Element 25 progresses its Butcherbird manganese expansion targeting 1.1Mtpa output, securing key contracts and raising $18 million to fuel growth in steel and battery markets.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) advances its SiNTL silicon anode technology, aiming to disrupt lithium-ion batteries in the rapidly expanding drone and UAV sector with higher capacity and faster charging.

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.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a €40 million framework agreement with Siemens to supply critical automation and engineering systems for its Lionheart lithium project in Germany, marking the final major contract ahead of production.

Element 25 has secured $18 million through a share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird Manganese Project, aiming to increase output to 1.1 million tonnes annually and support its US battery-grade manganese facility.

Centaurus Metals has drawn strong non-binding offers from ten international financiers totaling up to US$320 million to fund its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil. The company aims to appoint a lead financier by Q3 2026 alongside its Final Investment Decision.