Latest Energy Materials News

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.

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.

Corazon Mining has secured a transformative deal to acquire the Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by a A$2 million capital raise and the appointment of Simon Coyle as Managing Director.

Corazon Mining has completed the sale of its remaining interest in the Miriam Project, appointed Simon Coyle to its board, and continues to push exploration in Canada and Australia amid a strategic review.

Lithium Universe Limited has announced a $1.7 million capital raising via a two-tranche placement to fund the development of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, alongside R&D initiatives and working capital needs.

Lithium Universe has acquired exclusive global rights to a pioneering microwave-based solar panel recycling technology from Macquarie University, aiming to revolutionize critical metal recovery and sustainability in the solar industry.