Latest Lithium Ion Battery Technology News

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Critical Resources identified 14 pegmatite bodies at Mavis Lake’s Corona Field and confirmed high-grade tungsten and gold systems in New Zealand, while progressing its solid-state lithium-ion battery technology to full-format pouch cells.

Critical Resources has defined a focused 2026 exploration program at its Mavis Lake lithium project while confirming an orogenic gold system in New Zealand and delivering promising early results from its solid-state lithium-ion battery evaluation.

Critical Resources Limited highlights significant progress in its lithium and gold projects across Canada and New Zealand, alongside pioneering work in next-generation solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

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.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, boosting its landholding by 25% and advancing exploration with promising high-grade lithium intercepts. The company also secured a strategic partnership to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself for the anticipated lithium market rebound.

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.

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.

Janus Electric Holdings has relaunched on the ASX, securing $8.8 million to accelerate its heavy vehicle electrification strategy, including a key supply agreement with Electrovaya for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

Black Canyon Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Wandanya Project, producing manganese concentrates between 48% and 50% Mn, surpassing premium industry benchmarks. The findings pave the way for further exploration and potential commercial development.

Altech Batteries Limited has made significant strides in funding and technology for its CERENERGY® battery project, including a $4 million capital raise and a breakthrough 55% increase in lithium-ion battery anode energy density.

Magnis Energy Technologies reveals that its partners IM3NY LLC and Imperium3 New York Inc have entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, raising questions about future operations and financial stability.