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Lithium hydroxide news
All news on
Lithium hydroxide
(also known as
V-Li0N™
,
Lithium hydrate
,
Lithium hydrate monohydrate
, and
LHM
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
20 April 2026
Siemens and Vulcan Energy team up to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply
Framework deal names a preferred automation/digitalization supplier for Lionheart, Europe's first integrated lithium+renewables project: 24,000 t LHM/yr; 275 GWh power; 560 GWh heat; 30-yr life
13 January 2026
Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan
Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.
10 December 2025
Vulcan Energy Leases Site for Central Lithium Plant
The plant will produce lithium hydroxide for batteries using green electricity. Construction starts Q1 2026. The site covers 77,517m2 in Höchst Industrial Park, Frankfurt.
5 December 2025
Vulcan Energy Breaks Ground on Geothermal and Lithium Plant in Landau
The plant will provide climate-neutral district heating and lithium for battery production, supporting energy transition and raw material independence in Germany.
3 December 2025
Vulcan Energy Secures €250M EIB Funding for German Lithium Project
EIB funds a lithium project in Germany, enhancing Europe's lithium supply chain, reducing imports, and supporting sustainable energy and transport initiatives.
14 November 2025
POSCO Holdings invests KRW 1.1 trillion in Australian and Argentine lithium assets
Invests KRW1.1T to secure Australian hard‑rock and Argentine brine lithium: 30% stake giving 270,000 t concentrate/year (~37,000 t LiOH) and full buyout of Hombre Muerto adjacent rights
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1 August 2025
Vulcan's Lionheart: Zero-Carbon Lithium for Batteries
The project uses geothermal brine to produce lithium and renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint. It partners with Nobian for electrolysis expertise and aims to supply EV batteries in Europe.
10 July 2025
Nobian and Veolia Collaborate on Lithium Production
They aim to scale a new lithium conversion process, enhancing Europe's battery supply chain and sustainability, while seeking strategic partners for global expansion.
3 June 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins V-Li0N™ Qualification with Offtake Partners
Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
29 April 2025
Vulcan Begins Geothermal Heat Supply to German Utility
Geothermal heat from Landau will reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions. Five more wells planned, supported by a €100m grant, to expand renewable energy in Germany.
25 February 2025
Vulcan Energy Begins Mobilisation of V20 Drill Rig for Phase One
Vulcan's V20 rig mobilizes to Schleidberg site for lithium and renewable energy production, with operations set for Q2 2025, following infrastructure setup and stakeholder engagement.
13 January 2025
Vulcan Energy: Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide Production
Vulcan's plant in Germany produces Europe's first fully integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide, supporting green mobility and local supply chains.
17 December 2024
Vulcan Energy Secures €879m Debt Commitment for Lionheart Project
€879m conditional debt commitment signed with Export Finance Australia and seven banks for Phase One Lionheart Project, targeting a total debt package of €1.5bn-€1.6bn.
18 September 2024
AMG Opens Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Refinery
The new refinery in Germany will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with plans to expand capacity to 100,000 tons by 2030, supporting Europe's EV market and critical raw material independence.
4 June 2024
Green Lithium and EDF Partner for Low-Carbon Lithium Production in Teesside
The Teesside refinery will use green hydrogen to cut emissions by 75%, producing 50,000 tonnes of low-carbon lithium annually, aiding Europe's EV market and local decarbonization efforts.
6 March 2023
Cabot Corporation to Open Battery Technology Center in Münster, Germany
The new center will enhance battery material innovation, collaboration, and testing capabilities, supporting growth in the battery and EV sectors across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
8 July 2022
Vulcan Updates on Zero Carbon Lithium™ Projects in Germany and Italy
Vulcan collaborates with Enel Green Power on geothermal lithium in Italy and advances its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project in Germany with positive EIA results and ongoing community support.
7 June 2022
Viridian to Build France's First Battery-Grade Lithium Plant
Starting 2025, the plant in Eastern France will produce low-carbon lithium hydroxide, creating 250 direct and 600 indirect jobs, supporting Europe's electric vehicle supply chain and green mobility goals.
12 May 2022
Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK
A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
11 May 2022
AMG Lithium Breaks Ground on Germany's First Lithium Hydroxide Plant
The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.
28 April 2022
Keliber Receives Permit for Lithium Plant in Kokkola
The plant will convert spodumene concentrate to battery-grade lithium hydroxide for EV batteries. Construction starts this summer, with production set for 2024.
13 April 2022
Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal
Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
5 April 2022
AMG Lithium and EPC Group finalize engineering for lithium hydroxide plant in Germany
The project focuses on financial, time, quality, environmental targets, and safety. Both companies plan future collaborations to leverage synergies.
11 January 2022
Nobian and Vulcan Partner on Lithium Project for European EV Batteries
The partnership will assess producing lithium hydroxide in Germany, leveraging electrolysis expertise and geothermal resources to support Europe's growing EV battery market and sustainability goals.
14 December 2021
Galp and Northvolt Form Aurora to Develop Lithium Plant in Portugal
Aurora aims to build Europe's largest sustainable lithium plant in Portugal, producing 35,000 tons annually by 2026, supporting the battery value chain and energy transition efforts.
12 November 2020
Keliber and Kokkolan Energia Sign 30-Year Lease for Chemical Plant Site
The 12.5-hectare site in Kokkola Industrial Park will support circular economy, safety, and transport needs, with potential to utilize waste heat, enhancing local development.
