Latest Electric Vehicle Supply Chain News

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

European Lithium Limited has bolstered its cash reserves with over A$300 million from share sales in Critical Metals Corp, while delivering promising high-grade rare earth drilling results at its Greenland Tanbreez Project.

Green Technology Metals (ASX, GT1) has made significant strides in its Seymour Lithium Project with a successful $4.5 million capital raise, appointment of Altris Engineering for DFS completion, and a 45% reduction in project footprint. These developments come as lithium prices surge, positioning GT1 to become Ontario’s first lithium producer.

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.

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.

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have advanced their collaboration on the Green River Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration plant, with POSCO’s investment decision timeline pushed to early 2026. The partnership signals a strategic move to secure North American lithium resources and commercialize cutting-edge extraction technology.

Anson Resources' subsidiary A1 Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU with Nusano to supply high-purity lithium chloride from Utah’s Green River project for advanced nuclear isotope production. This marks a strategic step into the nuclear technology supply chain alongside ongoing electric vehicle market efforts.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

European Lithium Limited reports robust quarterly progress highlighted by significant share sales raising over A$187 million and exceptional rare earth drilling results at its Greenland Tanbreez Project.

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.

Syrah Resources reported resumed production at its Balama graphite mine and ongoing qualification delays at its Vidalia anode material facility, while US tariffs on Chinese graphite reshape global supply chains.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €140 million contract to JordProxa for critical lithium purification and processing technology at its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step towards Europe’s first sustainable lithium supply chain.