Latest Sustainable Battery Materials News

EcoGraf Limited advances key milestones in its vertically integrated battery anode materials business, including nearing completion of debt financing for the Epanko Graphite Project and securing a pivotal HFfree purification patent.

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Iondrive Limited has joined a €3.1 million European battery recycling consortium backed by a German government grant, aiming to establish a closed-loop supply chain using its innovative DES technology.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.

Talga Group and SQM have mutually terminated their joint venture for the Aero Project in Sweden due to regulatory delays, with Talga now exploring new partnership opportunities to advance the critical minerals project.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

AnteoTech Ltd reported a 110% revenue increase to A$968,878 in FY2025 alongside a 24% reduction in net loss, driven by strategic cost savings and key partnerships. Leadership renewal and product validation position the company for growth in battery and life sciences markets.

Lake Resources has tapped its At-the-Market facility to raise A$1.575 million, aiming to fund key development stages of its flagship Kachi lithium project in Argentina.

AnteoTech has mutually terminated its A$1.4 million Queensland government grant to avoid costly co-investment, opting instead for cheaper third-party testing to advance its Ultranode™ battery technology.

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

AnteoTech Ltd has received a $2.59 million cash rebate from the Australian Tax Office for its 2025 R&D activities, underscoring the success of its recent strategic initiatives.

Talga Group has begun trading on the U.S. OTCQX market, enhancing liquidity and visibility among American investors without issuing new shares. This move complements its existing listings on the ASX and Börse Frankfurt, positioning Talga for growth amid rising demand for sustainable battery materials.