Latest Graphite Production News

NOVONIX has achieved a key milestone by delivering a mass production synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, marking the first such North American production and advancing U.S. battery supply chain ambitions.

Evion Group’s Panthera Graphite Technologies joint venture posted a US$530,000 EBITDA in its first full year of commercial production, operating at just 20-25% capacity and setting the stage for substantial earnings growth.

Syrah Resources has settled an alleged default under its offtake deal with Tesla for natural graphite anode material, with Tesla withdrawing termination threats but retaining rights pending final product qualification.

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.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

Volt Resources has secured a major extension and volume increase to its Bunyu graphite offtake agreement while progressing high purity graphite production and downstream refinery development in the US.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

EcoGraf has signed a non-binding MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to explore supplying up to 10,000 tonnes per annum of spherical graphite and natural flake graphite for battery anode materials, advancing its vertically integrated strategy.

Hazer Group and KBR have completed a commercial-scale Process Design Package for a 30,000 tonnes per annum hydrogen plant, marking a key step toward industrial deployment of methane pyrolysis technology.

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) and ALKEEMIA have achieved graphite purification exceeding 99.9% total graphitic carbon across diverse concentrate samples, reinforcing their joint venture plans to build a major processing hub in Italy.