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Marula advances Tanzanian, South African projects
16th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Africa-focused Marula Mining works to expand lithium ore processing capacity at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, the company loaded and hauled... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman.
Renewables now critical part of metal mining thinking, says Sibanye-Stillwater
14th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Renewables have become a critical part of metal mining thinking, the Sibanye-Stillwater Battery Metals Investor Day 2023 audience heard on Tuesday. “If you look at electricity, renewables are... 


Walkabout graphite mine to be commissioned before year-end
6th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Walkabout Resources has advised that its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is on track for dry commissioning in the last quarter of this year. This comes as China’s graphite... 


Northern Graphite resumes processing at LDI mine
Northern Graphite resumes processing at LDI mine
3rd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Northern Graphite has resumed processing ore at Lac des Iles (LDI), North America’s only producing graphite mine, on the back of rising market demand. The LDI mine and plant were... 


Sovereign upscales Malawi graphite programme
2nd November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals announces that a bulk sampling programme to extract over 100 t of ore from the Kasiya project, in Malawi, is under way, to produce over 1 000 kg of natural graphite for... 


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DBSA approves $59.6m for Black Rock Mining graphite project
2nd November 2023 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed graphite developer Black Rock Mining has received approval from the Development Bank Southern Africa (DBSA) for project debt of up to $59.6-million, which is expected to form part of the... 


Costs of funding delays on Lindi Jumbo capex minimal
Costs of funding delays on Lindi Jumbo capex minimal
31st October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Lindi Jumbo graphite project, in Tanzania, has weathered funding delays with resilience, registering a minimal impact of 4.2% on the capital cost estimate, ASX-listed Walkabout Resources... 


GreenRoc delivers ‘robust’ PEA for Greenland graphite project
31st October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Amitsoq graphite mine in Greenland is poised to produce an average of 77 000 t/y of concentrate, at a minimum grade of 94%, over a mine life spanning two decades, developer GreenRoc reported on... 


Appian makes US graphite investment
31st October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

UK-based mining and metals investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory has announced a strategic investment in, and joint development agreement (JDA) with, Urbix to develop a project to build a... 


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Graphite from Orom-Cross tested at 99.96% purity
30th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Additional test work on London-listed Blencowe’s Orom-Cross graphite project, in Northern Uganda, has been completed by two graphite technical specialist laboratories in both China and the US,... 


Global EV battery supply chain puzzles over China graphite curbs
27th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Beijing's move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material... 


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Tesla supplier Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban
26th October 2023 By: Reuters

Australian producer Syrah Resources on Thursday said it expects buyers outside of China to step up their purchases of natural graphite before stricter export controls on the battery material came... 


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting the US this week.
Australia unveils A$2bn critical minerals boost
25th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

In a move that underscores Australia’s goal to secure its position as a global leader in critical minerals, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a A$2-billion expansion in critical minerals... 


Canada’s graphite to shield North America against geopolitical risks, says Lomiko Metals
24th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The impending graphite export restrictions from China serve as a compelling reminder of the importance of cultivating robust and resilient supply chains within North America, says Lomiko Metals CEO... 


Lincoln raises cash to speed up graphite hunt
24th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Lincoln Minerals has completed a A$1.7-million placement to accelerate its exploration for graphite in South Australia. The ASX-listed company has received firm... 


NextSource progresses test work for commercially processing SuperFlake graphite
23rd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed NextSource Materials has shipped its first bulk container of SuperFlake graphite from the Molo mine, in Madagascar. The shipment is destined for a battery anode facility to be processed... 


Titan makes graphite discovery at Empire State mine
Titan makes graphite discovery at Empire State mine
23rd October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Titan Mining on Monday announced the discovery of the Kilbourne graphite trend, located on the permitted lands hosting its currently operating Empire State mine, in upstate New... 


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Tirupati stands to win big off China’s graphite export controls
23rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Flake graphite producer Tirupati Graphite believes it stands to benefit from the recent decision by the Chinese government to impose export controls on graphite and related products from December... 


Volt raises $1.6m to ramp up anode plant, graphite mine development
23rd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed graphite and battery materials developer Volt Resources has raised $1.6-million through a placement and a share purchase plan. The placement was undertaken on the back of recent market... 


Walkabout appoints Cunningham as MD
23rd October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Walkabout Resources, which is developing the Lindi Jumbo graphite project, in Tanzania, has appointed CEO Andrew Cunningham as MD. In an address at Paydirt’s Africa Downunder conference,... 


Northern Graphite's processing plant in Quebec, Canada.
Miners race to realise graphite projects as China controls exports
23rd October 2023 By: Reuters

As China moved to control some exports of key battery mineral graphite on Friday, miners elsewhere face a race against time to bring new projects to fruition to secure supplies for the next... 


South Star eyes faster ramp up of Brazil graphite mine
23rd October 2023 By: Reuters

South Star Battery Metals is looking into a faster ramp up of its Brazilian graphite mine, CEO Richard Pearce told Reuters on Friday, after China said it will require export permits for the key... 


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China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material
20th October 2023 By: Reuters

China will require export permits for some graphite products from December 1 to protect national security, the commerce ministry said on Friday, as it faces growing challenges from foreign... 


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Africa aims to use global demand for critical minerals as a basis for development
18th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

African countries were determined to use the opportunity provided by the world’s need for the metals and minerals essential for the clean energy systems of the future to develop their economies... 


Syrah's Louisiana AAM facility's capital costs rise
17th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources is on track to start production at its expanded Vidalia active anode material (AAM) facility, in Louisiana, by the December quarter of this year, subject to the... 


Sovereign appoints new CEO, other technical experts as Malawi project gathers pace
16th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals, which owns the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has appointed Frank Eagar MD and CEO, effective October 20. Eagar, who has over 20 years' experience... 


Volt signs potential supply deal with the US DoD
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite producer Volt Resources has inked a letter of intent (LoI) with US firm M2i Global Inc to supply up to 20 000 t/y of graphite to the US Department of Defence (DoD). Under the LoI, M2i... 


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Syrah green energy plant proves its mettle
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources has achieved full operation of its solar and battery hybrid system at its Balama operations, in Mozambique. The company on Wednesday said that the 11.25 MWp solar... 


MRC resumes Skaland operations
10th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities (MRC) has resumed operations at its Skaland graphite mine, in Norway, following a mechanical failure of the primary ore production drill rig in September this year.... 


EcoGraf looks at BAM options in Vietnam
9th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Critical minerals company EcoGraf has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam-based VinEs Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company to evaluate a battery anode material (BAM)... 


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