Global Battery Materials Acquires Lomiko Metals

Critical Metals to Acquire European Lithium

April 28, 2026

Energy

Critical Metals proposed an all-share acquisition of European Lithium, initially announcing a letter of intent on April 27 and subsequently reporting a definitive agreement on May 18, 2026. The proposed deal would consolidate European Lithium’s 7.5% interest in the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project and add its cash and marketable securities to Critical Metals’ balance sheet; the available sources do not report that the transaction has closed.

Eni to Acquire Minority Stake in Nouveau Monde Graphite for $70 Million

April 10, 2026

Energy

Eni agreed to acquire a minority stake in Canadian natural graphite producer Nouveau Monde Graphite in a $70 million investment. The deal is part of a larger capital increase at Nouveau Monde Graphite and is intended to secure access to critical graphite for battery storage and Eni’s stationary lithium battery gigafactory initiative in southern Italy.

Altius Minerals Corporation Acquires Lithium Royalty Corp.

January 27, 2026

Energy

Altius Minerals Corporation entered into a definitive plan-of-arrangement agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Lithium Royalty Corp. for total consideration of approximately C$520 million (C$9.50 per LRC share), payable at shareholders’ election as cash, Altius shares, or a mix subject to proration. The transaction is court- and shareholder-approval subject and is currently expected to close around March 2026.

GeologicAI Acquires Lumo Analytics

December 17, 2025

Data & Analytics

GeologicAI, a Calgary-based provider of high-resolution decision engineering for the critical minerals sector, has acquired Lumo Analytics, a Helsinki-based maker of compact LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) scanners. The acquisition extends GeologicAI’s on-site sensor suite to include rapid detection of light elements and rare-earth elements, strengthening its data and analytics offering for mining customers.

Energy Products, Inc. Acquires Global Battery Direct

April 12, 2024

Energy

Energy Products, Inc., a Michigan-based battery distributor, has acquired Global Battery Direct of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to expand its distribution footprint in the eastern United States. The acquisition strengthens Energy Products' network and product offering to better serve battery partners, customers and vendors across key regional markets.

NanoXplore Acquires Assets of XG Sciences

August 29, 2022

Manufacturing

NanoXplore Inc. was the winning bidder for a significant portion of XG Sciences' assets, acquiring the company's mechanical milling platform, R&D lab, and all issued and pending patents and trademarks in a cash asset purchase from XG's senior secured creditor. NanoXplore plans to relocate the assets from Lansing, Michigan to Canada to establish a dedicated battery-material R&D facility and to build a silicon-graphene anode material production capability (100–200 tons/year planned for 2023), accelerating its participation in the battery anode materials market and expanding its IP position.