Latest Lithium Ion Batteries News

EcoGraf Limited has secured a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its vertically integrated battery anode materials projects, reinforcing its role in sustainable critical raw materials supply for the EU.

Critical Resources Limited has launched a six-month evaluation program in partnership with the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to develop next-generation solid-state lithium-ion battery materials, aiming to reduce technical risks and accelerate prototype development.

GreenHy2 Limited has raised nearly $1 million through a strategic share placement aimed at expanding its PowerSafe Sodium-Ion and Lithium-Ion battery offerings. Part of the placement awaits shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

PLS Group has locked in a two-year offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate, backed by a $100 million interest-free prepayment and a price floor to protect against market dips.

Talga Group has lodged a detailed prospectus for issuing attaching and piggyback options to recent Placement and Share Purchase Plan participants, potentially raising up to A$32.7 million upon exercise. The move supports its battery anode production scale-up and international expansion plans.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

1414 Degrees has achieved a key milestone with its SiNTL silicon anode material reaching 500 mAh/g, matching current commercial standards ahead of schedule and setting sights on 600 mAh/g within a year.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a strategic position within the US Centre for Solid-State Electric Power Storage, accelerating its evaluation and development of safer, higher-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, receiving US$21.7 million in cash and setting the stage for renewed focus on its graphite and gold-copper assets. The company is actively progressing exploration and development programs to meet ASX reinstatement criteria.

Quantum Graphite has extended its Uley 2 Project mining leases for 21 years, underpinning long-term development plans while showcasing its innovative TES Graphite Cells technology at a major energy conference. Financing discussions are progressing to potentially integrate downstream processing, signalling a pivotal phase for the company.