Pure Lithium Corporation has been granted an Australian patent (AU2025271196) for its “Lithium metal anode and battery” technology, strengthening its global intellectual property portfolio. The patent covers the company’s innovative lithium metal anode design and its integration into a complete battery system. This milestone adds to Pure Lithium’s existing portfolio of more than 160 patents and applications across multiple jurisdictions.
Australia produces roughly half of the world’s lithium, yet currently relies entirely on imports for its battery requirements. The newly awarded patent is a key component of Pure Lithium’s strategy to enable domestic battery manufacturing and foster independent supply chains. By focusing on lithium metal technology rather than traditional lithium-ion, the company aims to help Australia establish a next-generation battery industry rather than catching up to incumbent technologies.
Pure Lithium’s lithium metal battery offers significant improvements over conventional lithium-ion cells, including higher energy density, longer cycle life, and lower materials costs. The technology eliminates the need for graphite, cobalt, nickel and manganese—materials with supply chain vulnerabilities due to their predominant sourcing or refinement in China. As a result, the company believes its batteries are suitable for a wide range of applications, from drones and smartphones to electric scooters, grid-scale energy storage systems, and electric vehicles.
The patent also underscores the potential for a fully domestic supply chain in Australia. In addition to lithium, the country hosts substantial vanadium deposits, which Pure Lithium uses as the cathode material in its Gen-2 battery. This resource advantage could enable both anode and cathode materials to be sourced locally.
“Securing patent protection in Australia is a significant milestone in our global strategy of establishing battery production hubs in key markets,” said Emilie Bodoin, Pure Lithium’s Founder, Chair and CEO. “With its natural resources, technical talent and supportive regulatory environment, Australia is well positioned for next-generation lithium metal battery manufacturing. This patent brings us closer to building a secure, China-independent battery supply chain.”
Source: Business Wire
