Latest Graphite Market News

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Syrah Resources has resumed natural graphite production at its Balama mine in Mozambique after restoring site access, aiming to rebuild inventory for large shipments targeting ex-China markets in the coming quarter.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Black Rock Mining has secured an additional US$25 million in funding, increasing its total project financing to US$204 million to advance the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Syrah Resources has mobilised teams to resume operations at its Balama Graphite mine in Mozambique, aiming to restart production by the end of June 2025. The company reports no major maintenance issues and is navigating financial and regulatory challenges as it prepares to meet strong market demand.

Trading in Black Rock Mining Limited shares has resumed following the lifting of a suspension tied to regulatory correspondence from Tanzania about its Mahenge Graphite Project licence.

Black Rock Mining's subsidiary Faru Graphite Corporation has inked pivotal agreements with TANESCO to build a $40 million power line, connecting the Mahenge Graphite Project to Tanzania’s hydro-powered grid. This milestone enhances the project’s green credentials and de-risks its path to production.

Black Rock Mining has had the default notice on its Tanzanian Special Mining Licence lifted, removing a key regulatory hurdle for its flagship Mahenge Graphite Project and paving the way for resumption of operations and trading.

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.

Green Critical Minerals has fast-tracked its VHD Graphite pilot plant commissioning, producing prototype blocks with record-breaking density and thermal performance, while securing strategic partnerships and advancing key projects.

Evion Group has raised $2 million through a Rights Issue and Shortfall Placement to accelerate expansion of its Panthera Graphite JV, aiming to double production capacity amid strong global demand.