Latest Electric Vehicle Supply Chain News

Vulcan Energy has received building permits for its 30MW geothermal renewable energy plant in Germany, advancing its goal of carbon-neutral lithium production for Europe’s battery industry.

European Lithium Limited reports a maiden 45 million tonne rare earth resource at its Greenland Tanbreez Project, alongside a $24.5 million capital raise by its majority-owned Critical Metals Corp, underpinning its global lithium and rare earth ambitions.

Piedmont Lithium reported a 15% decline in Q1 2025 spodumene concentrate production due to weather disruptions, yet achieved a record lithium recovery rate in March, signaling operational resilience amid challenges.

Galan Lithium Limited has announced a substantial 150% increase in its Candelas Mineral Resource to 1.6 Mt LCE, lifting its total Hombre Muerto West resource to 9.5 Mt LCE and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 lithium projects.

Neometals Ltd has bolstered its financial position with a A$7.1 million capital raise while progressing key projects including the commissioning of a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Germany and preparing for maiden gold drilling at Barrambie.

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.