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Microwaved coal turns into graphite
Researchers have discovered that coal powder can be transformed into graphite using a conventional microwave oven.
January 12, 2021 0 comment
MinRes mothballs graphite project amid iron ore
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has stepped back from proceeding with its synthetic graphic project with Hazer Group as it hones in on its focus on the iron ore, lithium and mining services portfolios.
November 23, 2020 0 comment
EcoGraf secures agreement for graphite processing facility
EcoGraf and the Western Australian Government have signed an agreement to deliver a $98 million graphite processing facility in the Rockingham industrial area of Western Australia.
September 29, 2020 0 comment
Western Australia considers $33m graphite facility
GR Engineering Services and EcoGraf could form an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the development of a 20,000 tonnes a year battery graphite facility in Western Australia.
January 13, 2020 0 comment
Australia builds focus on becoming critical minerals powerhouse
The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.
November 15, 2019 0 comment
Syrah completes first production at battery plant
Syrah Resources has delivered first production of purified spherical graphite from its battery anode material (BAM) plant in Louisiana in the United States.
November 4, 2019 0 comment
MinRes withdraws from graphite joint venture
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has abandoned the McIntosh graphite joint venture with Hexagon Resources.
October 3, 2019 0 comment
Walkabout challenges claims of slowing Chinese graphite demand
According to Walkabout Resources, a previously reported “sudden and material decrease” in spot prices for all graphite flake sizes in China has not occurred.
September 17, 2019 0 comment
Syrah to slash production in response to volatile graphite market
Syrah Resources plans to take “immediate action” in response to the sudden decrease in graphite prices, which may plummet further later this year.
September 10, 2019 0 comment
Syrah unveils $111.6m capital raising for Balama
Syrah Resources has entered into a convertible note deed and an underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $111.6 million for its Balama graphite project.
June 19, 2019 0 comment
Mineral Commodities acquires highest grade flake graphite operation in world
Mining and exploration company Mineral Commodities Graphite (MRC) has acquired Norwegian company Skaland Graphite, significantly boosting its capacity as a flake graphite producer.
April 4, 2019 0 comment
Syrah achieves production record at Balama graphite project
Syrah Resources has cemented its comeback from production issues last year by posting a production record in March at as the Balama graphite project.
April 4, 2019 0 comment
MRC Graphite awards contract to Mondium ahead of construction
Mineral Commodities’ subsidiary MRC Graphite has awarded an early start engineering contract to Mondium for its Munglinup graphite operations in Western Australia as the company moves closer to a final construction decision.
March 27, 2019 0 comment
Syrah Resources set to meet production target at Balama
Syrah Resources is on track to meet the lower end of its production guidance at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique.
March 14, 2019 0 comment
Mineral Resources, Hazer advance Kwinana pilot plant
Hazer Group’s graphite pilot plant works with Mineral Resources are set to advance further following the delivery of a new pilot plant to Kwinana in Western Australia.
March 14, 2019 0 comment
Rising graphite demand opens opportunities for Australian miners
High graphite prices are encouraging development of new projects outside of China, according to market consultant Roskill.
March 8, 2019 0 comment
Syrah overcomes Balama fire to keep production on track
Syrah Resources has posted strong results in the December 2018 quarter in spite of production issues caused by a fire at the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique last October.
January 30, 2019 0 comment
Syrah begins commercial production at Balama
Syrah Resources has started commercial production at the Balama operation in Mozambique, southeast Africa, following a review of its monthly metrics.
January 14, 2019 0 comment
Battery Minerals to help deliver ‘revolution in electric vehicles’ with Balama
Battery Minerals’ second major graphite operation Balama Central in Mozambique boasts a mine life of 27 years and will cost just $US69.4 million to develop, its feasibility study has shown.
December 13, 2018 0 comment
Graphex lines up $US85m in funding to develop graphite project
Graphex Mining has taken a major step towards becoming a significant supplier of premium, coarse flake graphite by securing up to $US85 million ($119.8 million) with Castlelake to advance its Chilalo project in Tanzania.
October 29, 2018 0 comment