Latest Battery Supply Chain News

Australian Vanadium’s subsidiary VSUN Energy reports improved cost competitiveness for Project Lumina’s vanadium flow battery system, positioning it strongly in Australia’s growing long-duration energy storage market.

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.

Liontown Resources has successfully ramped up production at its Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, marking a milestone as Australia’s first underground lithium mine begins ahead of schedule. The company reports strong operational and financial performance amid robust lithium demand.

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.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) reports a significant lithium resource increase to 30.4 million tonnes and advances key projects in Ontario, while implementing strategic cost controls amid challenging market conditions.

Novonix Limited advances its synthetic graphite production with Riverside commissioning and a new Chattanooga plant site, while winning a preliminary US trade case against Chinese imports and appointing Michael O’Kronley as CEO.

Loyal Lithium bolsters its North American lithium portfolio with significant exploration advances at Trieste and strategic board appointments, positioning itself strongly for the electric future.

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.

XTC Lithium Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with American Battery Materials to jointly develop its Carachi Lithium Project in Argentina, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on lithium exploration.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Arizona Lithium has withdrawn its previous exploration plan for the Big Sandy Lithium Project, opting for a revised development approach with key stakeholder input, while accelerating construction at its Prairie Lithium Project in Canada.

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.