Latest Sustainable Battery Materials News

Talga Group has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine in Sweden, paving the way for production of battery anode materials critical to the green transition.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Redivium Limited has secured a definitive five-year marketing and offtake agreement with WMC Energy BV, ensuring exclusive global sales of black mass from its UK battery recycling facility.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed a C$11.2 million financing round, attracting heavyweight investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eric Sprott. The funds will accelerate development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project, a critical European source of battery-grade manganese.

Talga Group has successfully raised A$10 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Vittangi Anode Project, supported by key institutional investors and board members.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Talga Group has achieved critical milestones with environmental permits and a 25-year mining concession for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine, alongside securing a €70 million EU Innovation Fund grant for its Luleå Anode Refinery, positioning it at the forefront of Europe's battery materials supply chain.

Galan Lithium Limited has announced a substantial 150% increase in its Candelas Mineral Resource to 1.6 Mt LCE, lifting its total Hombre Muerto West resource to 9.5 Mt LCE and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 lithium projects.

Vulcan Energy has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising approximately A$8 million through the issuance of over 1.3 million new shares, following a major institutional placement. This capital injection supports the company’s pioneering lithium and renewable energy projects in Europe.