Latest Energy Materials News

Finder Energy has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, gaining full control of vital infrastructure for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

Terra Critical Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following the announcement of a proposed acquisition and an options entitlements offer, signaling a pivotal moment for the critical minerals miner.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Mineral Resources Limited and POSCO Holdings have agreed to form a $1.2 billion joint venture for their lithium assets, marking a significant step in global lithium supply partnerships. The deal will strengthen MinRes’ balance sheet and deepen ties between Australia and Korea in critical minerals.

Livium Ltd has been granted a patent protecting its innovative wet shredding process for lithium-ion battery recycling, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This milestone solidifies its position in the evolving clean energy recycling sector.

Australian Mines Limited has launched a major diamond drilling program at its Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, uncovering a promising new high-grade zone and securing $6.5 million in capital to accelerate exploration.

Volt Resources has secured strategic funding and relocated its US operations to Alabama, advancing its graphite refinery ambitions while winning a key legal battle in Ukraine.

Hastings Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement to sell its gold assets to Metal Bank Limited in a share-and-cash deal, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths and niobium development.

Highfield Resources clarifies its financial position amid funding uncertainties, confirming ongoing talks with major investors and a standstill on matured convertible notes. The company maintains its commitment to the Muga Potash Project despite setbacks.

IGO Limited reported a significant net loss for FY25 driven by a $605 million impairment at its Kwinana lithium refinery and challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, the Greenbushes operation maintained strong margins, and the company is advancing a refreshed strategy focused on clean energy materials.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Rice University to pioneer domestic antimony processing in the US, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply and support critical defense and energy sectors.