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Structural challenges cloud Mozambique’s graphite potential
5th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Although Mozambique possesses significant long-term potential in critical minerals – particularly graphite – persistent structural challenges continue to raise concerns among investors on the... 


A rough ruby at the Montepuez mine in Mozambique
Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% State ownership in all mining ventures and local processing of minerals, tightening control over its resources as demand for... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


Lac Knife graphite project site in Québec
Emerging high-grade graphite developer secures $1.3m Canadian grant
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed high-grade flake graphite developer Focus Graphite has secured up to $1.3-million in non-repayable federal funding from the Canadian government. The company on June 3 signed a... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


Syrah processing plant
Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Australia's Syrah Resources
1st June 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources confirmed on Monday that electric vehicle maker Tesla has withdrawn a notice of intent to end their graphite supply deal over an alleged quality default, accepting the... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


Graphite flakes
International Graphite permitted to start building Australia's first graphite micronising facility
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Earthworks and civil construction will soon start at Australia's first commercial graphite micronising operation, confirms ASX-listed International Graphite. The company received a building permit... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Expendable graphite
Graphite miner IG6 partners with chemicals group on EU graphite processing hub
27th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed graphite miner and supplier International Graphite (IG6) and European fluorine chemicals producer Alkeemia have signed a binding joint venture (JV) agreement to build a major EU graphite... 


Gold workings in DRC
Applied Graphite ventures into gold with Bullfrog South acquisition
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Applied Graphite Technologies Corporation has closed the acquisition of all the common shares of Bullfrog Gold Corporation, while also closing a non-brokered private placement of C$967... 


Matawinie mine
NMG breaks ground on G7’s largest graphite mine
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and TSX-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) on May 20 hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction at the Matawinie mine in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec,... 


Graphite ore
German institute assessing Molo mine's graphite as part of Federal Critical Minerals Study
14th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed NextSource Materials reports that a technical team from Germany’s Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) attended a site visit at the company’s Molo graphite mine,... 


MAC president and CEO Pierre Gratton
Association urges action to ensure Canada's mining sector remains globally competitive
14th May 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

While Canada has the minerals and metals the world needs, strong environmental and labour standards and significant untapped potential, it must improve the efficiency and predictability of project... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
14th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


NextSource president and CEO Hanré Rossouw
NextSource to proceed with development of Phase 1 of UAE battery anode facility
13th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed NextSource Materials has approved a final investment decision for Phase 1 of its proposed battery anode facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, marking a major... 


The rocket component coated with graphite and tested by AETC
Ugandan graphite concentrate used in US rocket component testing programme
7th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

LSE-listed Blencowe Resources says graphite concentrate from its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, has been used in a rocket component testing programme in the US, with the initial test firing... 


Lac Carheil graphite project site in Québec
Metals Australia advances final feasibility study for high-purity graphite refinery in Québec
30th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Metals Australia and its Canadian subsidiary Northern Resources has confirmed in a preliminary economic assessment (Pea) the feasibility develop a new high purity graphite refinery near... 


Total Graphite announces proof of concept for trading business
29th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Total Graphite has announced the successful proof of concept and ongoing development of its newly launched business trading in high-value, downstream processed graphite materials.... 


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Volt Carbon secures third US patent for dry graphite separation tech
22nd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Canada-based science and technology company Volt Carbon Technologies has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a US patent application. This represents the... 


Autonomous drone
Adisyn granted use of ‘breakthrough’ stealth drone IP
22nd April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Adisyn has been granted worldwide exclusive rights to commercialise graphene-based radar signature reduction technology, marking a transition from research to a structured commercial... 


Semiconductor microchip
Australian company demos tech that solves prominent semiconductor issue
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Adisyn has successfully demonstrated full coverage graphene on a 1 cm by 1 cm coupon using an industrial Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system, with the deposition process having been... 


Kasiya rutile and graphite project, in Malawi
DFS confirms Sovereign, Rio Tinto’s Kasiya project can be world’s largest rutile, graphite producer
17th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has stated a modest 9% increase in the capital expenditure required for Stage 1 development of the Kasiya rutile project, in Malawi, combined with a 6% increase... 


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Blencowe reports results from Uganda deposit
16th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Blencowe Resources says further assay results from shallow drilling at the company’s new Beehive deposit, in Uganda, reinforce continuity. Both the Beehive and Iyan deposits are... 


Vatomina processing plant
Tirupati appoints new financial adviser
16th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Tirupati Graphite, which owns assets in Madagascar, has appointed AlbR Capital as financial adviser to the company, with immediate effect. On April 1, the company announced board... 


An image of the Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Study reinforces rutile, graphite potential of Sovereign’s Malawi project
16th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals says the results of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya rutile/graphite project in Malawi confirm the potential for the company to redefine... 


Appian CEO of critical minerals Paulo Castellari
Appian appoints new CEO of critical minerals
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investment adviser to long-term value-focused private capital funds investing in companies in metals, mining and adjacent industries, Appian Capital Advisory has appointed Paulo Castellari as CEO... 


Platinum group metals' production surge.
PGMs, China’s stockpiling spur mining production leap, Minerals Council reports
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector entered 2026 with robust momentum, posting notable year-on-year production gains in February largely on the back of platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s stockpiling... 


BHP global generative exploration head Dr Cam McCuaig.
Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 


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Creamer Media consolidates global resources coverage under Mining Weekly International banner
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


Matawinie mine area
NMG concludes funding package for Matawinie Phase 2 development
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has secured equity investments totalling $213-million from Canada Growth Fund (CGF), the government of Quebec through Investissement Québec (IQ)... 


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