Latest Electric Vehicle Batteries News

Western Mines Group has revealed a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, boasting 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel and ranking among the world’s top 10 deposits.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Mandrake Resources has received a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to advance lithium exploration in Utah’s Paradox Basin, validating its Utah Lithium Project and strengthening partnerships with leading US research institutions.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

PT ANTAM Tbk reported record production and sales volumes for nickel ore, bauxite, and alumina in FY25, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiencies. The company also progressed key downstream projects and strengthened its ESG leadership with multiple awards.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to propel its Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a major step towards Europe’s first fully domestic sustainable lithium supply chain.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has enhanced the financial outlook for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, secured a $5.3 million capital raise, and advanced key environmental and feedstock initiatives amid a tightening cobalt market.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, positioning itself as a key U.S. supplier of critical minerals.

Nickel Industries welcomes Sphere Corp as a strategic partner with a 10% stake in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, while revising acquisition terms to reduce cash outflows and securing a 15-year exclusive ore supply deal.

AnteoTech has marked significant progress in battery and life sciences sectors, highlighted by a major capital raise and strategic US partnership. The company is poised to convert promising trials into sales amid expanding market opportunities.

European Metals Holdings has marked a pivotal quarter with the completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Cinovec Lithium Project, securing a €360 million Czech government grant and submitting a key Environmental Impact Assessment, propelling the project closer to production.

Element 25 Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, securing $60 million in funding and progressing key engineering and contract milestones. Simultaneously, the company moves closer to finalising financing for its US-based battery-grade manganese refinery.