Frontier Lithium Inc. has launched a second Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its proposed lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, selecting Fluor Canada Ltd. to lead the project. By processing lithium from its own mine and external suppliers, this phase advances Frontier’s efforts to create a verti

On July 17, the Congolese government and the American company Kobold Metals signed an agreement on mining exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kobold will invest in Congo in the digitalization of geological data, exploitation using advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and the m

On July 23, Cylib, in collaboration with Syensqo, announced that it has achieved a high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries, marking a significant milestone in battery material processing, as few recycling companies today can produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, the preferred form for new EV batterie

On July 23, the Lucid Group announced it has joined newly launched Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC) to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in manufacturing by U.S. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
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On July 22, Vulcan Energy announced that the German federal government, along with the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, has secured approximately EUR 104 million in funding for the "Clean Lithium for Battery Cell Manufacturing" (Li4BAT) project.
The funding aims to support large-scale lithium extraction and

On July 23, Munich-based DeepTech startup tozero announced plans to set up a demonstration plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at the GENDORF Chemical Park in Burgkirchen, Upper Bavaria.
The company has leased an existing building for the project, with operations expected to begin later in 2025. This facility wi

On July 18, tozero announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s JGC JAPAN CORPORATION (JGC JAPAN), a Japanese engineering company specializing in construction of large-scale energy and industrial projects, to establish a collaboration on lithium-ion battery recycling business in Japan.
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On July 18, IBU-tec Advanced Materials AG announced it has signed a EUR 6 million deal with PowerCo SE.
As part of the deal, IBU-tec will develop an industrialization plan for producing LFP precursor (pCAM) using spray drying technology for automotive use, with a focus on cutting both CAPEX and OPEX.
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On July 16, multiple sources reported that state-owned Kuvimba Mining House will construct a lithium concentration plant at its Sandawana mine in Zimbabwe. It will see an investment of EUR 270 million. It will have a 600,000-ton annual capacity. It will start operations in 2027. The project also involves a strategic

On July 9, Livista Energy Europe and Tianqi Lithium Corporation signed a cooperation agreement to localize the European battery materials supply chain in Livista's advanced Lithium Refinery in Le Havre, France. The cooperation considers developing binding agreements for the supply of spodumene from Tianqi's diversifi

On July 9, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, announced that they have developed an innovative membrane technology that efficiently extracts lithium from water. Several of the team members also hold joint appointments with the Pritzker School of Molecu

On July 6, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia visited the Republic of Tyva and discussed the development of the Tastygskoye deposit to produce lithium concentrate. It can cater to both domestic as well as overseas markets. The Tastyg deposit in Tyva is one of the largest lithium deposits in Russia. 
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On June 3, the U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council announced increased transparency and accountability for the federal permitting of two Department of Energy (DOE) lithium processing projects, advancing President Trump’s commitment to bolster domestic production of minerals and support American jobs.

On June 10, multiple sources reported that Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EVMC) announced a partnership with UK-based Jupiter Lithium to start a lithium-to-vehicle supply chain in Nigeria. EVMC will align its electric vehicle production with Jupiter’s high-grade SC6 spodumene concentrate operations in Kaduna State.

On June 12, JLR hired 50 new supply chain experts to strengthen its EV supply chains and ensure ethical sourcing, as the company transitions to fully electric models across all brands by 2030.
These new roles will help track parts and critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare

On June 11, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced that it has been selected for funding under the KAVA (Knowledge and Innovation Activities) grant program by EIT RawMaterials. It is the first funding awarded after Rock Tech's Lithium Hydroxide Convertor Guben (LHCG) project has been recognized as a strategic project under

On June 10, multiple sources reported that the Mines Minister of Zimbabwe stated that the Government will ban exports of lithium concentrates in 2027. The country plans to focus on advanced processing to boost economic returns.
Major producers, Bikita Minerals and Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe are already building plants

On May 21, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. received up to EUR 150 million in government-backed support from export credit agencies via conditional, non-binding expressions of interest. UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Finnish export credit agency (Finnvera) have expressed their interest in supporting the Guben Converter.
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On May 21, Cornish Lithium announced the purchase of cutting-edge technology developed by the Australian group Lepidico. It will give Cornish Lithium the ability to mine, process, and refine battery-grade lithium hydroxide within its site at Trelavour Downs in Cornwall. 
This end-to-end “pit to battery-grade product”

On May 7, Ascend Elements announced that it had secured up to USD 320 million (PLN 1.22 billion) in funding from Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology to build a sustainable precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing facility. pCAM is a high-value engineered material essential for produ