Latest International Trade News

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.

Larvotto Resources has secured a binding seven-year gold concentrate offtake agreement with global giant Glencore for its Hillgrove project, complementing an existing antimony deal and paving the way for production in August 2026.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX: ETM) has appointed Alexander B. Gray, a former senior US national security official, to its Strategic Advisory Board, enhancing its geopolitical clout and US engagement as it pushes forward with its Greenland rare earths project.

Vmoto Limited disclosed it held only one formal board meeting in FY25, relying heavily on circular resolutions, and outlined plans to increase meeting frequency in 2026. The company clarified its trade insurance arrangements and affirmed director independence amid ASX queries.

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.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

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.

ECS Botanics reports a third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong B2C growth and strategic international shipments to Germany and New Zealand.

Zeotech Limited has made significant progress on its Toondoon Kaolin Project, securing critical environmental approvals, advancing mine planning, and preparing for an initial kaolin shipment amid rising contractor cost pressures.

Syrah Resources has opened its retail entitlement offer to raise approximately A$104 million, supported by strategic funding proposals from US and Australian government-linked entities. The capital raise aims to underpin the ramp-up of its Balama graphite mine and Vidalia anode material facility.

Bioxyne Ltd has secured a manufacturing agreement with global cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis, marking a major step in its international expansion of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis products.