Battery Age Minerals is an Australian mineral exploration company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, established in 1999 and undergoing a strategic rebrand in December 2022 to reflect its focus on critical resources for the energy transition. Formerly known as Pathfinder Resources Ltd, the company works to discover and develop minerals essential for advanced technologies and renewable energy, positioning itself as a key supplier in the global battery value chain.
Led by CEO Nigel Broomham, the company operates across multiple jurisdictions, including Austria, Argentina, Canada, and Morocco, with a portfolio targeting lithium, zinc, lead, germanium, gold, and silver. These resources are critical for industries ranging from electric vehicle (EV) batteries to semiconductors, defense systems, and clean energy storage. Battery Age Minerals emphasizes environmentally responsible exploration and development to support the growing demand for sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide while providing investors access to well-located projects at various stages of advancement.
Battery Technology
Battery Age Minerals’ contributions to the battery sector center on securing strategic raw materials vital for battery manufacturing and high-tech applications. While not directly involved in battery production, the company supplies critical minerals that form the backbone of lithium-ion and emerging battery technologies:
- Lithium: A core component of lithium-ion battery cathodes, the Falcon Lake Lithium Project in Canada targets high-grade lithium deposits to meet surging EV and energy storage demands. Recent drilling has revealed promising intercepts within the Caribou Lake belt, positioning the project as a key supply source.
- Germanium: Found in historical concentrates at the Bleiberg Zinc-Lead-Germanium Project in Austria, germanium-76 (at 7.41% abundance) is critical for semiconductors, solar cells, and infrared optics. Its extraction from conventional mining operations aligns with global shortages in this niche but essential material.
- Zinc and Lead: These metals form alloys and protective coatings in EV components and infrastructure while supporting grid-scale battery technologies. The expanded Bleiberg Project now spans 142 km², enhancing potential reserves of both commodity base metals and high-value byproducts.
The company also diversifies into precious metals like gold and silver through projects such as Argentina’s El Aguila Gold & Silver Project, which benefits from proximity to operational mines and reinforces financial flexibility. By strategically acquiring and advancing these projects, Battery Age Minerals ensures a steady supply chain for critical minerals, bridging the gap between exploration and downstream battery production needs.
Recent Projects
Battery Age Minerals recently achieved notable advancements:
- The Bleiberg Project (Austria) doubled its exploration area to 142 km² in January 2025, incorporating a 26-km mineral corridor rich in zinc, lead, and germanium. This expansion enhances the project’s scalability and prospects for near-term production.
- The El Aguila Gold & Silver Project (Argentina) secured a Farm-In Agreement in early 2024, granting up to 100% ownership, and became a focus after a February 2025 capital raise of A$1.5 million from professional investors. Exploration drills targeted high-grade gold and silver zones near operating mines.
- At Falcon Lake Lithium (Canada), drilling intercepted strong lithium grades, including a 17.2-meter interval grading 1.65% lithium oxide, marking the best results to date. These findings underscore the project’s growth potential.
- The Hochobir Project (Austria), staked in late 2024, spans 290 km² and opens new exploration opportunities for lead-zinc-germanium mineralization, further diversifying the company’s resource footprint beyond its flagship Bleiberg site.
Investors
Battery Age Minerals’ shareholder base includes prominent individuals and institutions as of February 2024. Notable investors hold significant stakes, including Sufian Ahmad (9.34%), Lesko Constructions Pty Ltd (6.69%), and Chunyan Niu (3.40%). Institutional investor FE Battery Metals Corp also maintains a notable position, signaling confidence in the company’s exploration strategy. The London-based FE Battery Metals’ involvement reflects growing international interest in Battery Age’s metal projects, particularly lithium and germanium, which are critical for EV and green tech supply chains. Recent capital raises, such as the February 2025 A$1.5 million placement, demonstrate ongoing investor support for advancing key projects like El Aguila and Bleiberg.
Business Details
Location: Perth, Australia
Website: http://www.batteryageminerals.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/68039429
