Latest Graphite Production News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Volt Resources has reshaped its executive team to sharpen focus on downstream graphite refining and advanced materials, appointing Trevor Matthews to its board while repositioning CEO Prashant Chintawar.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has achieved flotation concentrate grades exceeding 90% Total Graphitic Carbon in its Central Graphite Zone, marking a significant improvement over previous results and enhancing its market potential.

Lincoln Minerals’ Kookaburra Graphite Project has delivered battery-grade graphite purity exceeding 99.95%, confirming its suitability for lithium-ion battery anodes through a safer, hydrofluoric acid-free process.

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.

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 advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with a A$5 million placement and POSCO’s strategic US$277 million investment in a Korean spherical graphite plant, signaling strengthened downstream integration and project momentum.

Renascor Resources reports significant engineering advances that increase high-value graphite production by 60%, reduce operating costs, and confirm a safer, eco-friendly purification process.

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.

Novonix Limited advances its synthetic graphite production with Riverside commissioning and a new Chattanooga plant site, while winning a preliminary US trade case against Chinese imports and appointing Michael O’Kronley as CEO.

NOVONIX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a large parcel in Chattanooga for a new synthetic graphite facility, significantly boosting its production capacity and local employment.