Latest Electric Vehicle Industry News

Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.

Evion Group advances its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar and expandable graphite JV in India, backed by a strategic US investor and EU recognition. The company is poised to expand production and supply critical minerals to key global markets amid rising demand.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding term sheet with LAT66 Limited to apply its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology to cobalt-rich concentrates from Finland’s Kuusamo projects, marking a strategic step beyond battery recycling into primary mineral processing.

Vulcan Energy has significantly expanded its lithium brine resource at Mannheim by 76% and reported its first geothermal energy resource estimate, marking a major step in its integrated renewable energy and lithium production strategy in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley.

Element 25 has locked in a $50 million senior debt facility from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, underpinning supply for its US battery materials plant.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed an oversubscribed Security Purchase Plan, raising A$1.5 million to advance its Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic. The capital injection will support project development, strategic partnerships, and working capital needs.

International Graphite's March 2025 quarterly report highlights strong geopolitical tailwinds and government backing for its Springdale Graphite Project and Collie processing facilities, positioning the company as a key player in the critical minerals supply chain.

Critical Metals Corp. has secured US$22.5 million through a private placement to advance its Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland and Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria, reinforcing its position in the critical metals supply chain for Europe.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.