Latest Battery Materials News

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Wildcat Resources reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project, alongside a significant new lithium discovery at Bolt Cutter Central, signalling strong growth potential in the Pilbara region.

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.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has reported strong high-grade graphite intersections from its latest drilling campaign in Kazakhstan, reinforcing its position as the world’s highest-grade graphite resource. These results underpin an upcoming resource and reserve upgrade feeding into the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.

Axel REE Limited has announced a significant inferred rare earth mineral resource of 233 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting strong metallurgical recovery prospects that could substantially increase resource size.

Metals Australia Ltd reveals a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil graphite resource alongside promising assay results for precious and base metals, setting the stage for value-added by-product recovery.

NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.

Firebird Metals has raised A$6 million through a placement led by top-tier institutions and directors, aiming to fast-track its manganese-rich cathode technology and expand R&D capabilities in Australia and China.

Lightning Minerals has completed its first drilling campaign at the Esperança lithium project in Brazil, intersecting multiple thick pegmatite zones that hint at promising lithium potential despite currently low grades.

AnteoTech has formalized a joint development and sales agreement with US-based Black Diamond Structures to co-develop an advanced battery product targeting high silicon lithium-ion anodes in the US market.

Livium’s Envirostream has extended its battery recycling contract with LG Energy Solution to 2029, expanding its scope to include end-of-life residential lithium-ion batteries across Australia.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.