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Syrah Resources has resumed production at its Balama graphite mine after a year-long halt and is advancing sales at its US Vidalia anode material facility, supported by new US tariffs on Chinese imports and a $70 million equity raise.

Syrah Resources has launched a fully underwritten A$70 million equity raising to support its Balama graphite operations and Vidalia Active Anode Material facility, alongside securing a two-year forbearance on its US Department of Energy loan. The company advances commercial qualification of Vidalia AAM amid strong demand and US tariff support.

Syrah Resources has launched a A$70 million equity raising and secured a two-year forbearance on its US Department of Energy loan, bolstering its cash position and operational flexibility amid ongoing challenges.

AnteoTech advances its battery technology with a new US joint development agreement and achieves significant performance milestones, while restructuring to sharpen its commercial focus.

Firebird Metals is developing Lithium Manganese Rich cathode materials to target next-generation solid-state batteries, aiming to strengthen its position in the evolving EV and high-energy battery markets.

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

Pilbara Minerals delivered a standout June quarter with record spodumene production and robust financials, beating FY25 guidance and setting ambitious targets for FY26 amid ongoing market challenges.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million financing mandate for its Epanko Graphite Mine and positive momentum in US and EU government support.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a scoping study for graphite concentrate production at its Leliyn Graphite Project, supported by an updated Indicated Mineral Resource estimate. The study aims to assess the economic viability of a processing facility near Pine Creek, NT.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.