Latest Lithium Ion Batteries News

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Encounter Resources inks a non-binding MoU with Echion Technologies and Switch Technologies to develop a lithium-niobium battery industry leveraging its high-grade Aileron niobium resource.

Mont Royal Resources has identified significant high-grade fluorspar mineralisation up to 39.8% CaF2 at its Mallard Prospect, located just 1.4km from the flagship Ashram Deposit in Québec. The discovery highlights expanding fluorspar potential amid tightening global markets and China's shift to net importer status.

Evion Group confirms high-grade fluorspar assays up to 88.15% CaF2 at its Carp Project in Nevada, validating a large, near-surface mineralised system. The company plans an extensive exploration program to capitalise on the US critical minerals demand.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation of its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial-format battery cells, demonstrating over 40% higher energy density and strong cycle life, advancing its push into the growing drone battery market.

OD6 Metals is progressing its acquisition option for the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, a high-grade fluorspar asset poised to address the United States' complete import reliance on this critical mineral vital to semiconductor, battery, and defense sectors.

Evion Group has secured an exclusive option to acquire a high-grade fluorspar project in Nevada, complementing its graphite assets and supported by a $6.5 million capital raise to fund US expansion and exploration.

Delta Lithium reveals a significant new fluorite discovery with assays exceeding 86% CaF2 at Yinnetharra, alongside ongoing high-grade lithium drilling and metallurgical progress at Mt Ida.

Altech Batteries has decided to discontinue its Silumina AnodesTM project after six years, shifting full focus to its CERENERGY® solid-state battery technology amid ongoing joint venture talks.

Volt Resources is making headway in securing US customers for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, leveraging recent policy shifts and supply chain dynamics to target near-term revenue from industrial and battery markets.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has locked in a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, setting the stage for immediate drilling and a refreshed JORC resource estimate by late 2026.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.