Latest Energy Storage News

Firebird Metals secures independent international validation confirming its manganese sulphate surpasses 99.99% purity, well beyond Chinese industry benchmarks, reinforcing its proprietary processing edge and advancing its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Critical Resources Limited has secured independent peer-reviewed validation of its dry supersonic deposition (DSD) cathode technology, confirming a solvent- and binder-free process with promising durability and capacity metrics. This milestone strengthens its licensing prospects as the company advances toward full solid-state battery integration.

Altech Batteries has gained a three-month extension to secure full financial close on its €46.7 million German government grant, supporting its innovative CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State battery project in Saxony.

GenusPlus Group has finalized its acquisition of MPC Kinetic, marking a significant diversification into the Queensland gas sector and renewable infrastructure services. The deal was funded through a combination of cash reserves, debt facilities, and a recent $200 million equity raise.

Euro Manganese has filed comprehensive NI 43-101 and JORC reports for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, confirming robust economics with a base case post-tax NPV of US$492 million and an upside scenario pushing NPV to US$798 million, driven by higher manganese prices.

Mainfreight Limited’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a 2.8% rise in revenue to NZ$5.38 billion, while profit before tax slipped 8.5% to NZ$351 million. The integrated logistics group is investing heavily in property and technology, advancing sustainability despite regional profit challenges.

International Graphite Limited has secured a construction contract for its Collie Micronising Facility, keeping the project on track for a mid-2027 completion and within budget.

Elevra Lithium has commenced construction on its North American Lithium expansion, backed by a recent capital raise that fully funds the project. The expansion aims to boost spodumene concentrate output by up to 20% and reduce operating costs by mid-2027.

1414 Degrees offers bonus Loyalty Options to shareholders alongside a $8.45 million capital raise aimed at advancing its clean energy projects, including the Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL commercialisation.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Li-S Energy has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its lithium foil production in Geelong and completed its first commercial shipment to a leading Australian battery research institution, marking a key step in establishing a sovereign lithium foil supply chain.

European Metals Holdings reveals lithium chemical plant design improvements at Cinovec that could slash reagent and power costs by over US$54 million annually, potentially boosting the project’s pre-tax NPV beyond US$1.455 billion.