Latest Energy Supply Chain News

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.

New Frontier Minerals has completed the Stage 1 earn-in to secure an 85% interest in a pivotal tenement at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning the company strongly ahead of imminent assay results.

Livium Ltd has solidified its position in the clean energy recycling sector with new contracts, a key patent, and a $4.5 million capital raise, setting the stage for accelerated growth in lithium-ion battery and rare earth element recycling.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $2.46 million through the first tranche of a share placement, fueling its ambitions to build a green lithium refinery in Canada and advance innovative solar panel recycling technologies.

Gladiator Resources updates shareholders on progress and challenges in its US rare earth elements project, highlighting a dispute within partner Apex USA Resources that clouds milestone achievements and option grants.