International Graphite Advances Collie Facility with Key Construction Milestone
International Graphite has secured a building permit to start earthworks at its Collie Micronising Facility, unlocking further government funding and keeping the project on track for completion in mid-2027.
- Building permit obtained for Collie Micronising Facility
- Next $4.5 million government grant tranche unlocked
- Construction tender aligns within 0.1% of budget
- Mechanical completion targeted for Q2 2027
- Facility to be Australia's first commercial graphite micronising plant
Construction Milestone Unlocks Further Funding
International Graphite Limited (ASX:IG6) has reached a pivotal milestone with the Shire of Collie granting a building permit to commence earthworks and civil construction at its Collie Micronising Facility. This approval triggers the release of the next tranche of a $4.5 million grant from the Western Australian Government’s Collie Industrial Transition Fund, a vital boost for the project’s progression.
On-Budget Construction and Timely Progress
The company’s construction partner, Prosser Built, has locked in a final tender price for the production building that is within 0.1% of the budget outlined in the 2025 Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study. This precision in cost estimation underscores disciplined project management as the facility advances toward mechanical completion, scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, comfortably within the $8 million capital cost envelope.
Strategic Importance of the Collie Facility
The Collie Micronising Facility is set to become Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising operation, a significant step for local graphite processing capacity. As the project moves closer to production, International Graphite has reported growing customer interest from both Australian and North Asian markets, reflecting demand for diversified graphite supply chains amid global shifts.
This facility also plays a strategic role in accelerating progress at the IG6-Alkeemia Joint Venture in Porto Marghera, Italy, where International Graphite is developing a major European graphite processing hub. The Collie site’s development has been instrumental in fast-tracking activities at the JV, which aims to scale graphite production significantly in the coming years IG6 and Alkeemia Ink JV.
Looking Ahead to Production and Market Engagement
With construction underway, the company is well positioned to meet its timeline for mechanical completion by mid-2027. The Collie operation, combined with its European ventures, forms the backbone of International Graphite’s processing-first strategy, targeting fast-to-market, high-value graphite products. The expanding customer engagement in Australia and North Asia suggests a receptive market for these products, a critical factor as supply chain diversification gains urgency globally International Graphite Advances Collie Facility.
Bottom Line?
The Collie project’s on-budget progress and funding milestone position IG6 well for its first commercial graphite micronising output, but timely construction execution remains key.
Questions in the middle?
- Will customer interest translate into binding contracts ahead of production?
- How will the Collie facility’s output integrate with the European JV’s scaling plans?
- What risks could delay the scheduled Q2 2027 mechanical completion?
