Latest Lithium Ion Batteries News

Renascor Resources has hit key construction milestones at its Australian Government co-funded Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) demonstration facility, maintaining schedule for on-site commissioning this quarter. The project aims to establish a competitive, HF-free PSG supply chain outside China.

Altech Batteries has secured a strategic collaboration with a leading global battery manufacturer to evaluate its breakthrough Silumina Anodes™ silicon-enhanced technology, marking a significant step toward commercialisation.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 16.1 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, marking a key commercial milestone amid rising lithium prices.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

Li-S Energy has accelerated its transition from research to manufacturing with a $7.8 million ARENA grant, new commercial partnerships, and plans for a large-scale production facility.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.

Livium Ltd has locked in exclusive worldwide rights to a cutting-edge microwave technology from the University of Melbourne, promising high recovery rates and energy savings in rare earth and platinum group metals extraction.

AnteoTech has achieved a breakthrough with its Ultranode™ X anode surpassing 1,000 charge cycles at 80% capacity retention, meeting key benchmarks for electric vehicle and eVTOL batteries. This milestone leverages cost-effective silicon materials, promising to reshape supply chains and accelerate market adoption.

Trek Metals has announced a breakthrough discovery of exceptionally high-grade manganese at its Christmas Creek Project in Western Australia, with assays revealing grades up to 58%. This greenfields find hints at a potentially large hydrothermal manganese system yet to be drill tested.

EcoGraf Limited has revealed a comprehensive expansion study for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to increase production from 73,000 to 390,000 tonnes per annum over the next decade. This growth underpins the company’s strategy to supply its proprietary HFfree® purification facilities across key global lithium-ion battery markets.