Latest Graphite And Critical Minerals News

Volt Resources has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, aiming to produce high purity graphite by mid-2026 and strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

Volt Resources has raised $2.23 million through a share placement to fund the feasibility study and development of its high purity graphite refinery in Alabama, alongside advancing a pilot plant for ultra-high purity graphite.

Black Rock Mining Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering shareholders the chance to invest up to A$30,000 at A$0.021 per share, accompanied by free options, aiming to raise around A$2 million to advance its Mahenge Graphite Project.

Hazer Group and First Graphene have signed a non-binding MOU to explore innovative applications for Hazer’s proprietary graphite, aiming to capitalize on rising global demand amid supply constraints.

Black Rock Mining has locked in A$10 million through a two-tranche placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, with a Share Purchase Plan to follow, aiming to accelerate early construction at its Mahenge Graphite Project.

Evion Group’s joint venture in India has made its inaugural shipments of expandable graphite to the US, capitalizing on rising global demand and supply shortages. The company also secures EU recognition as a preferred graphite supplier for critical industries.

Hazer Group Limited reported a 124% surge in revenues to $8.5 million for FY25, driven by government grants, while cutting its net loss by 60%. The company advanced its proprietary methane pyrolysis technology, secured a strategic alliance with KBR, and made progress on key projects in Canada and Japan.

Renascor Resources has completed key preparatory milestones for its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, with construction set to begin next month. The facility aims to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials using an innovative, eco-friendly purification process.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Metal Bank Limited has reported a substantial 73% increase in its Livingstone Gold Resource in Western Australia, while progressing exploration and development initiatives across Australia, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, supported by a $275k Queensland government grant for graphite.