Latest Graphite Supply Chain News

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) has raised $4 million to fast-track its graphite processing ventures in Europe and Western Australia, supported by a UK critical minerals fund and existing shareholders.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Quantum Graphite Limited has secured a binding Ore Supply Agreement with Sunlands Pure Group, consolidating downstream graphite processing and refining under a 20-year exclusive partnership. The deal sets ambitious production targets and pricing safeguards, underpinning Quantum's strategy to scale purified graphite supply for battery anodes and thermal storage markets.

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.

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.

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.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

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.

Evion Group is advancing the Stage 2 expansion of its expandable graphite facility in India to boost production capacity amid rising demand from Europe, the USA, and Asia. The upgrade aligns with the EU’s recognition of graphite as a critical mineral, positioning Evion as a key supplier in strategic sectors.

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to the cure date for an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the deadline from March to June 2026 as both parties work to resolve outstanding issues.