Latest European Battery Supply Chain News

Vulcan Energy has obtained its inaugural lithium production licence for the Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step as the project moves into funded construction. This licence supports Vulcan’s ambition to supply Europe with sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries, backed by renewable energy co-production.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

Vulcan Energy reports robust drilling results and lithium grade confirmation from its Phase One Lionheart Project wells in Germany, reinforcing confidence in its sustainable lithium production plans.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the final permit to build its commercial Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau, Germany, marking a major milestone for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This integrated geothermal and lithium facility aims to supply sustainable lithium for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €140 million contract to JordProxa for critical lithium purification and processing technology at its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step towards Europe’s first sustainable lithium supply chain.

Vulcan Energy has inked a €110 million fixed-price contract to build a geothermal power plant in Germany, a cornerstone for its Phase One Lionheart Project that aims to supply sustainable lithium and renewable energy for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Vulcan Energy has won up to €104 million in grants from German federal and state governments to advance its sustainable lithium production project, bolstering Europe’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.

Infinity Lithium progresses its Australian gold-copper-silver exploration with new option agreements, while facing delays and strategic shifts in its Spanish lithium project.

Vulcan Energy has significantly expanded its lithium brine resource at Mannheim by 76% and reported its first geothermal energy resource estimate, marking a major step in its integrated renewable energy and lithium production strategy in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley.

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.