Latest Graphite News

Iondrive Limited has marked a pivotal shift from development to commercialisation of its IONSolv™ technology, securing $4 million to target the US e-waste market and commissioning its pilot plant to refine critical minerals.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports robust drilling results and key contract awards, progressing its flagship graphite project while advancing copper exploration and securing critical funding.

Pure Resources Limited has bolstered its financial position with a $1.7 million placement and confirmed the presence of premium large to jumbo flake graphite at its Garnet Hills Project, setting the stage for downstream development in the US market.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.

Evolution Energy Minerals has ramped up exploration at its Chikundo Copper Project while stabilising its finances and navigating regulatory hurdles in Tanzania. The company is preparing for drilling in 2026 despite a tight cash position.

Renascor Resources is advancing its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, poised to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials with an innovative HF-free process.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its newly acquired Mkanda project in Malawi, supported by a successful A$3.5 million capital raise to advance exploration.

NGX Limited has progressed its natural graphite exploration in Malawi and uranium projects in Namibia, while maintaining a robust financial footing with $2.7 million cash and no debt. The company is actively pursuing strategic partnerships and development pathways aligned with the clean energy transition.

NOVONIX is ramping up industrial-grade synthetic graphite production with mass manufacturing slated for 2026, while battery-grade output for Panasonic faces delays until late 2027. The company also navigates a major offtake termination and secures significant funding to support its growth.

Volt Resources has made significant strides in its US graphite refinery project and secured major funding for its Bunyu Graphite Mine in Tanzania, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Syrah Resources reported a strong Q4 2025 with a 34% rise in graphite production and a strategic edge from US tariffs on Chinese imports. The company advances its Vidalia anode material facility amid growing demand for natural graphite outside China.