International Graphite Secures Land and Approvals for 7,500 Tonne Facility
International Graphite Limited has taken significant steps toward establishing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant with land acquisition and key development approvals in Collie, WA.
- Land contract executed for ~6,000 sqm in Collie Light Industrial Area
- Development and power supply applications lodged with local authorities
- Facility designed for up to 7,500 tonnes annual graphite micronising capacity
- Strong local manufacturer interest amid global graphite supply uncertainties
- Detailed plant design progressing with local contractor ProsserBuilt
Strategic Land Acquisition
International Graphite Limited (ASX – IG6) has formalised a land sale contract with DevelopmentWA for approximately 6,000 square meters in the Collie Light Industrial Area of Western Australia. This site, strategically located opposite the company’s existing research and development facility, marks a critical milestone in the company’s ambition to develop Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility.
Advancing Development Approvals
Alongside land acquisition, International Graphite has lodged a development application with the Shire of Collie and submitted a power application to Western Power. These steps are essential to secure the infrastructure needed to support an initial and potentially expanded production capacity of up to 7,500 tonnes of micronised graphite annually. The company is concurrently advancing detailed plant design with local contractor ProsserBuilt, aiming to complete this phase during the approval period.
Market Positioning Amid Supply Uncertainty
Managing Director Andrew Worland highlighted the rarity of such industrial land in the rapidly developing south-west region of Western Australia. He emphasized that the facility will not only enhance property value but also address significant supply-side uncertainties in the graphite market. The company has already attracted strong interest from Australian manufacturers eager to secure local graphite supply, avoiding the delays and risks associated with overseas sourcing.
Looking Ahead
International Graphite’s progress underscores its strategic intent to become a leading western industrial graphite specialist. The Collie Micronising Facility is poised to play a pivotal role in stabilizing local graphite supply chains and supporting downstream industries. While forward-looking statements caution on risks and uncertainties, the company’s methodical approach to land acquisition, approvals, and design signals a confident trajectory toward operational commencement.
Bottom Line?
As International Graphite advances its Collie facility, market watchers will keenly observe regulatory approvals and customer uptake to gauge the project’s transformative potential.
Questions in the middle?
- When will final development approvals and power connections be secured?
- How will customer testing influence the facility’s production ramp-up?
- What are the projected capital and operational costs beyond initial estimates?
