Europe’s Lithium Independence Takes Major Step Forward with Vulcan Energy Approval

A significant milestone has been reached in Europe’s quest for battery materials sovereignty. On November 3, 2025, German regulatory authorities granted Vulcan Energy Resources the final construction permit required for its landmark “Lionheart” Phase One lithium extraction plant in Landau. This Australian-German lithium producer has now cleared all administrative obstacles, paving the way for construction of Europe’s first integrated geothermal lithium facility.

The company’s commercial positioning strengthened considerably in recent months alongside its regulatory progress. On October 13, 2025, Vulcan solidified a binding offtake agreement with commodities giant Glencore covering 36,000 to 44,000 tons of lithium hydroxide over an eight-year period. This arrangement represented the crucial final component needed to secure financing for the Read more...