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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)... 


Joburg Indaba panel from left Bernard Swanepoel, Otsile Matlou, Errol Smart, Mosa Mabuza and Mzila Mthenjane.
Approving outstanding permits could shift economy in 12-18 months, says Mzila Mthenjane
6th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

If the 5 066 outstanding mining and exploration permits were approved, South Africa could begin to see a shift in the economy within 12 to 18 months, new Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila... 


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Conservation: if business-as-usual continues, world’s doomed – Oppenheimer conference hears
4th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall reminded hundreds of scientists present at the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand that if the world carries on with a business-as-usual... 


Syrah refutes stockpiling claims at Balama
2nd October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources on Monday refuted claims that the company was mining and stockpiling ore at its Balama operation, in Mozambique, rather than selling the output. The miner said in... 


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BHP calls for global collaboration on critical minerals
2nd October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining giant BHP has noted that global collaboration a significant quantum of capital would be required in order to source the critical minerals needed to drive decarbonisation. Speaking at the... 


Aus and France ink critical minerals cooperation
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia and France have signed an agreement to pursue stronger cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King this week signed a... 


The Kasiya Proiect area showing rail and port infrastructure for export of product to global markets.
Malawi gov't sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company
28th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that catches the eye is the extra mile the government of... 


Sovereign ups capex for Malawi critical minerals project
28th September 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Sovereign Metals has released the results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Kasiya project, which is poised to be the world’s biggest rutile producer at 222 000 t/y and one of... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
Small set of common ESG standards should govern access to capital for critical minerals investment - BHP
28th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

BHP CEO Mike Henry has called for a “small set of common standards” covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to underpin the access to capital required to unlock investment in the... 


Blencowe awarded $5m grant for Uganda graphite DFS programme
22nd September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based Blencowe Resources has signed an agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide $5-million in funding through a technical assistant grant for the... 


Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen.
Bell placing strong new emphasis on underground mining equipment advance
22nd September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on advancing underground mining equipment. Currently a... 


King to hold critical mineral talks in the UK and EU
22nd September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King will hold bilateral talks with ministerial counterparts from Germany, the EU, France and the UK around Australia’s supply of critical minerals. The... 


Stora Enso, others invest $18m in bio-graphite firm CarbonScape
19th September 2023 By: Reuters

Finnish-Swedish forestry firm Stora Enso, battery producer Amperex Technology and other parties have invested $18-million in start-up CarbonScape to commercialise bio-graphite for use in batteries,... 


EcoGraf taps Tanzania for possible downstream development
19th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed EcoGraf on Tuesday said it was finalising a preferred site for a potential unpurified spherical graphite (SPG) and fines facility in Tanzania, after an independent study confirmed the... 


China to revise mine safety law after fatal accidents
18th September 2023 By: Reuters

China's mine safety administration is drafting revisions to the country's mining safety law, an official said on Monday, after two coal mine accidents killed more than 60 people this year. The... 


Renascor adds to Siviour resource
14th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Renascor Resources has reported a 25% increase in the mineral resource estimate for its Siviour graphite project in South Australia. Following recent resource expansion drilling, the... 


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