Latest Energy Supply Chain News

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $2.46 million through the first tranche of a share placement, fueling its ambitions to build a green lithium refinery in Canada and advance innovative solar panel recycling technologies.

Gladiator Resources updates shareholders on progress and challenges in its US rare earth elements project, highlighting a dispute within partner Apex USA Resources that clouds milestone achievements and option grants.

Livium Ltd has completed its strategic pivot to focus on recycling clean energy waste, reporting solid Q1 FY26 results and securing a significant capital raise to fuel expansion into battery, solar panel, and rare-earth element recycling.

Minbos Resources has entered a binding agreement with Talus Renewables to develop the Capanda Green Ammonia Project in Angola, aiming to supply both European and African markets with competitively priced green ammonia.

Lithium Universe Limited has raised $2.5 million through a placement to advance its lithium refinery in Québec and innovative solar panel recycling technology. The funding highlights investor confidence in the company’s dual strategy to close North America’s lithium supply gap and pioneer sustainable metal recovery.

Basin Energy has confirmed substantial uranium mineralisation across three key projects in northern Sweden, validating historical data and positioning itself ahead of the anticipated lifting of Sweden's uranium exploration ban in 2026.

Lithium Universe is evaluating a strategic site in Brownsville, Texas, to establish a photovoltaic solar panel recycling facility, complementing its Australian efforts. The move taps into Texas's booming solar market, supportive regulations, and robust industrial infrastructure.