Lithium hydroxide news

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  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.
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  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.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.