Latest Electric Vehicle Supply Chain News

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.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has completed Phase I drilling at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming a large hydrothermal system and delivering encouraging assay results. The company is gearing up for Phase II drilling targeting the elusive high-grade core.

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.

Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Rhineland-Palatinate will benefit from a five-year royalty exemption on lithium production, reinforcing Germany’s push for domestic critical material supply and boosting the project’s economic outlook.

Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced loss after tax of $41.2 million for 2025, underpinned by steady production and strategic progress on its ENC HPAL project and sustainability initiatives.

Elevra Lithium reported solid Q2 FY26 production and revenue results while progressing its North American Lithium brownfield expansion and forging strategic supply partnerships.

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.

EcoGraf Limited has secured a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its vertically integrated battery anode materials projects, reinforcing its role in sustainable critical raw materials supply for the EU.

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.

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.

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.