Latest Electrification News

Janus Electric has locked in two California HVIP vouchers worth US$112,500 each for its initial US vehicle conversions, validating its tech under a key decarbonisation program. It also inked a non-binding MOU with Energy One to explore battery swap and charging infrastructure for Class 8 freight trucks across North America.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is fast-tracking the deployment of the world’s first large-scale, fully integrated green energy grid dedicated to heavy industry, aiming to eliminate diesel use across its Pilbara operations by early 2027 and full completion by 2028.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

Greenwing Resources has initiated a scoping study at its 100%-owned San Jorge Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, appointing lithium brine specialist Zelandez to lead the work. The study aims to define development pathways and an economic framework for the project, which hosts a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.07Mt LCE.

Janus Electric has appointed Lynx Advisors and Spark Plus to bolster its capital strategy and investor engagement while settling longstanding disputes with Kjøller A/S. The company also ends its agreement with EVUNI, opening new partnership opportunities.

AIC Mines reports significant growth in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at its Eloise Copper Mine and Jericho Copper Project, underpinning potential mine-life extensions and production growth.

Australian Critical Minerals is set to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a 4 km hydrothermal system with promising high-sulphidation epithermal gold-silver potential. Drilling starts March 31, 2026, following extensive geophysical and geological groundwork.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising A$36 million to advance the phased restart of its Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Mining Lease Application at the Big One Copper Deposit, setting the stage for potential near-term copper production amid a tightening global copper market.

Lodestar Minerals has intersected visible copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Three Saints project in Chile, hinting at a potentially significant IOCG-style mineralised system. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to explore the extent of mineralisation.