Battery Manufacturer
Executive Summary
Company A is positioned to become Australia’s first manufacturer of premium-grade battery
materials—specifically Lithium Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminium (Li-NCA)—which are crucial components
powering the next generation of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.
As the world accelerates towards renewable energy, demand for high-performance battery materials is
rapidly rising. Today, the global market for battery materials heavily depends on overseas suppliers,
creating significant supply-chain vulnerabilities. Company A addresses this challenge by developing an
environmentally friendly, patented technology to locally manufacture Li-NCA, significantly reducing
environmental impacts and dependence on international suppliers.
To quickly establish our market position, Company A has already secured:
● A lease at the former GM Holden site in Adelaide, providing a ready-made, world-class
manufacturing facility.
● A commercial contract with M2i Global (USA) for the supply of 300,000 tons of Li-NCA, clearly
demonstrating strong international market demand
This investment opportunity involves an initial capital raise of AUD $5 million, immediately matched by an
additional AUD $5 million from the Australian Federal Government, delivering a combined initial funding
runway of AUD $10 million. This funding will kick-start our pilot production facility, positioning the
company strategically to scale quickly.
Further planned phases include the development of larger-scale facilities, battery recycling capabilities,
and eventually establishing Australia’s first fully integrated battery material supply chain—ensuring
national economic benefits, energy security, and independence in critical minerals.
We invite you to invest in an Australian-first opportunity—transforming our abundant local mineral
resources into a globally competitive industry, delivering significant economic returns and driving
Australia’s sustainable energy future.
This project is fully aligned with the National Innovation Visa (NIV) priority area of critical
technologies and resources.
Company Overview
Company A is pioneering Australia’s first advanced cathode material production facility, specialising in
Lithium Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminium (Li-NCA)—the premium-grade cathode material essential for
high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-ion battery technology has evolved significantly:
● Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP): Initially popular due to affordability but limited by lower energy
density, reduced lifespan, shorter range, and poorer heat resistance.
● Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (Li-NCM): Improved performance with moderate cost,
better energy density, but still limited in high-performance applications.
● Lithium Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminium Oxide (Li-NCA): The pinnacle of battery technology, offering
superior lifespan, extended range, excellent heat resistance, and higher energy density—ideally
suited for long-range electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
(BESS) for grid stability, where lower-grade materials cannot compete effectively.
Strategic Positioning in the Battery Supply Chain
The lithium battery manufacturing process consists of five distinct stages:
1. Raw Material Extraction: Mining of critical minerals (Nickel, Cobalt, Aluminium).
2. Refinery Process: Refining raw minerals (currently limited to a few plants globally, primarily in
China).
3. Cathode Material Production: Converting refined materials into high-quality cathode materials
(Company A’s focus).
4. Battery Manufacturing: Companies such as Panasonic and Samsung produce batteries from
cathode materials.
5. End-Product Assembly: EV manufacturers and battery product companies assemble batteries
into consumer-ready products.
Company A’s strategic positioning at stage three fills a critical domestic gap, offering significant logistical,
cost, and environmental advantages over traditional overseas supply chains.
Proprietary Sustainable Technology
Company A owns patented technology to manufacture Li-NCA cathode materials sustainably and
responsibly. This innovation significantly reduces energy consumption and eliminates the use of
hazardous chemicals, ensuring a competitive environmental advantage.
Achievements & Key Partnerships
● Secured long-term lease at the historic GM Holden Factory, Adelaide, SA—providing ample
capacity and logistical efficiency.
● Executed commercial offtake agreement with US-based M2i Global for 300,000 tons of cathode
material, underscoring the international credibility and demand for Company A’s products.
Growth & Investment Roadmap
● Phase 1.1 (Current Investment Round): Construct initial pilot facility for commercial validation
and fine-tuning of output with M2i Global.
● Phase 1.2: Establishment of a 2,000-ton production facility and R&D centre.
● Phase 2: Expansion to a 10,000-ton production capacity facility.
● Phase 3: Construction of Australia’s first battery recycling plant, addressing long-term
sustainability.
supply chain independence.
Funding Strategy & Immediate Opportunity
● Immediate investment opportunity: AUD$5 million in private capital, matched dollar-for-dollar
with AUD$5 million from the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program—totalling AUD$10
million.
● Subsequent phases will attract further private capital and strategic government grants through
targeted federal initiatives, including the Battery Breakthrough Initiative and Future Made in
Australia Innovation Fund by ARENA.
This strategic investment represents a unique opportunity to capitalise on Australia’s rich mineral
resources, secure national critical-mineral sovereignty, and support globally competitive, environmentally
sustainable battery manufacturing at scale.
NIV Alignment:
Priority Area: Critical Technologies and Resources
● Company A is developing and scaling local production of Li(NCA) cathode materials — the
most advanced cathode type used in long-range EVs and grid-scale energy storage.
● The company holds a patented, low-impact manufacturing process that reduces energy use
and toxic chemical reliance, addressing both critical minerals processing and clean industrial
capabilities.
● Its expansion roadmap includes building Australia’s first NCA refinery and a battery recycling
facility, helping close the loop domestically on critical energy infrastructure.
● This directly aligns with:
○ ✅ Critical minerals processing
○ ✅ Renewable energy technologies
○ ✅ Onshore capability building (sovereign supply chain)
○ ✅ Clean energy manufacturin
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