Li-S Energy Ltd (ASX:LIS, OTC:LISXF, FRA:9GQ) has shipped its first commercial order of Australian-produced lithium metal foil and secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its lithium foil production line in Geelong, Victoria.
The order, supplied to a leading Australian battery research institution, marks the company’s first external commercial validation of its locally produced lithium foil and opens a potential new revenue stream in battery materials.
The ISO certification, awarded by independent certifier TQCS International, confirmed its production processes met international standards for consistency, quality and traceability.
Li-S Energy’s ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
First commercial lithium foil shipment
The company has completed the first sale of its lithium metal foil on commercial terms, with the product shipped to an Australian research institution that operates one of the country’s largest battery research and development programs.
Although the initial order is moderate in scale, Li-S Energy said it represented the beginning of commercial customer engagement for the product.
Managing director Dr Lee Finniear said the shipment confirmed demand for an Australian-made alternative to imported lithium foil.
“Shipping our first commercial order is an important step,” Finniear said.
“It confirms there is genuine demand for an Australian-made alternative to imported foil and, in addition to manufacturing foil for our own LIS battery cells, it opens the pathway to develop our commercial foil sales channels going forward.”
ISO certification supports commercial supply
The ISO 9001:2015 certification applies to the manufacture of lithium foil for batteries at Li-S Energy’s Geelong facility.
The certification will support supply opportunities in domestic and international markets, including defence, aerospace, battery manufacturing, lithium and solid-state battery development, and research institutions.
Finniear said the certification provided an important assurance for prospective customers.
“The certification gives defence, aerospace and battery manufacturing customers the independent quality assurance they require before qualifying LIS as a new supplier.”
Geelong facility builds local capability
Li-S Energy established what it describes as Australia’s first and only dedicated lithium foil production line at its Geelong facility.
The line, delivered ahead of schedule, was supported by a $1.76 million matched grant under the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program.
It produces high-purity lithium metal foil, giving Li-S Energy an in-house supply capability for its own lithium-sulfur battery cells while reducing reliance on imported foil.
About Li-S Energy
Li-S Energy is an Australian battery technology company developing ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur cells designed to offer more than 2 times the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
The company uses intellectual property and nanomaterials, including boron nitride nanotubes and Li-Nanomesh™, to improve battery performance, safety and longevity.
Its technology is targeted at applications where weight is a critical factor, including aviation, drones, defence and other advanced energy storage uses.