Latest Graphite Projects News

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.

Castle Minerals has consolidated a dominant 184 km² landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Gold District and advanced Côte d’Ivoire exploration toward drill-ready targets, supported by strategic leadership appointments.

Sovereign Metals has delivered a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, revealing robust economics, a 25-year mine life, and the potential to become the world’s largest producer of natural rutile and flake graphite, both critical minerals for Western supply chains.

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.

EcoGraf Limited has initiated a US$9 million farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti at its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, alongside promising exploration results at the Hazina prospect. The company is evaluating strategic options to maximise value from its extensive Tanzanian gold portfolio while progressing its flagship graphite and battery anode projects.

Kingsland Minerals has announced breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Leliyn Graphite Project, revealing gallium recoveries up to 94%. The critical metal’s extraction potential could enhance project economics, with plans to establish a maiden gallium JORC Resource in 2026.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received over $2 million from key investor Dias Sarsenov, advancing its share placement strategy and preparing for a pivotal board appointment. Meanwhile, a significant top-up investment from the EBRD awaits shareholder approval.

Sovereign Metals has significantly upgraded its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project resource, increasing measured and indicated rutile by 32% ahead of its definitive feasibility study. This cements Kasiya as the world’s largest natural rutile deposit, reinforcing its strategic importance in critical mineral supply chains.

Lithium Energy Limited has revealed a detailed two-year, $36 million plan to advance its battery minerals projects, supported by a robust $68 million cash position as it prepares for ASX relisting.

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed $4 million rights issue, supplemented by a $150,000 follow-on placement, bolstering funds for key exploration and development projects.