Latest Lithium Ion Batteries News

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Black Canyon Limited reports outstanding assay results from its Phase 3 drilling at Wandanya, revealing thick, high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation over a 3km strike, with further expansion potential.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.

Altech has detailed its Sodium Nickel Chloride (SNC) battery technology designed specifically for hazardous explosive environments, highlighting superior safety, longevity, and minimal maintenance compared to traditional battery chemistries.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

Ryzon Materials has expanded its engineering contract with Xinhai to fast track production at its Nachu Graphite Project, alongside a $500,000 capital raising from Xinhai. The deal involves a $3.5 million contract largely settled through shares and options, pending shareholder approval.

Altech Batteries has partnered with AMPower to immediately market and distribute sodium nickel chloride batteries across Europe, Australia, and the USA, fast-tracking revenue ahead of its large-scale CERENERGY project in Germany.

Metals Australia Ltd reveals a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil graphite resource alongside promising assay results for precious and base metals, setting the stage for value-added by-product recovery.

NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.

AnteoTech has formalized a joint development and sales agreement with US-based Black Diamond Structures to co-develop an advanced battery product targeting high silicon lithium-ion anodes in the US market.

Lithium Energy has acquired the Mt Dromedary Graphite Project, merging it with its Burke deposit to form a world-class high-grade graphite inventory, setting the stage for a vertically integrated battery anode material business in Queensland.