Latest Electric Vehicles News

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.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Prairie Lithium has completed critical groundwork at its Canadian lithium brine project, setting the stage for construction and commercial operations in 2026 amid rising lithium prices.

ABx Group has produced its maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting dysprosium and terbium contents far exceeding peers and commanding a premium basket price.

VBX Limited has released assay results from 28 infill drilling holes at its Wuudagu CNN bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and aiming to boost confidence for inclusion in the upcoming definitive feasibility study.

Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.

New Frontier Minerals has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Harts Range project, aiming to unlock deeper deposits of heavy rare earth elements vital for advanced technologies.

Lindian Resources confirms a high-grade, ultra-low-radiation rare earth carbonate product from its Kangankunde project, achieving 97% recovery of critical neodymium and praseodymium. The breakthrough promises simpler processing and competitive operating costs.

Evion Group has landed a significant A$1.5 million order to supply expandable graphite to a major US graphite supply chain company, reinforcing its position as a trusted non-Chinese supplier amid growing demand.

Altech Batteries has refreshed its board and launched a strategic reset aimed at accelerating the commercial rollout of its advanced CERENERGY and Silumina Anodes™ battery technologies.