Latest Electric Vehicle Supply Chain News

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

Piedmont Lithium has released an updated timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking key dates for stockholder approval, trading suspensions, and the final merger close by late August 2025.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a major milestone with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, positioning itself as a key supplier for EV battery materials. The company is advancing processing optimisation and preparing for a September scoping study.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

Piedmont Lithium has outlined the detailed timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking a significant restructuring in the North American lithium supply chain. The merger will culminate in Piedmont’s delisting from Nasdaq and ASX, with Sayona shares taking center stage.

Argosy Minerals has successfully raised $2 million through an oversubscribed placement, signaling strong investor confidence as it advances development at its Rincon Lithium Project and explores strategic opportunities at Tonopah in the USA.

Lithium Universe has completed legal due diligence on its acquisition of New Age Minerals, securing exclusive rights to a patented solar panel recycling technology. This move positions the company to expand its sustainable footprint in the lithium supply chain.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 60 tonnes of high-purity lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, marking a significant step in its lithium market engagement.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 60 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, locking in a price tied to the SMM benchmark. This deal underscores the company’s emerging role in the resurging lithium market.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $600,000 through the first tranche of its share placement, advancing its green lithium refinery ambitions in North America. A second tranche worth $1.1 million awaits shareholder approval, underpinning the company’s strategic growth plans.