News Articles

Mining 20 Apr 2026

EcoGraf signs MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corp

West Perth-based junior EcoGraf has extended its ongoing working relationship with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

Mining 23 May 2024

EcoGraf signs $13.5m farm-in deal

Junior exploration company EcoGraf has signed a farm-in agreement with goldmining giant AngloGold Ashanti Holdings for $US9 million ($13.5 million).

Appointments 01 Dec 2023

Board Moves December 1, 2023

Our board moves wrap includes Dianne Angus, Geoff Pocock, Andrew Chapman, Tod McGrouther, Gaurav Gupta, Mark Licciardo, Joel Ives, Karen Logan, Joan Dabon, Harry Spindler, Dan Robinson, Stephen Parker, Ross Walker, Stephen Carter, Grant Lukey, Rhett Morson, Bruce Rathie, Alec PIsmiris, Geoff Stalley, Kenneth Hall, Cathy Moises, and Brady Hall.

Mining 11 Sep 2023

Battery plays precursor to integrated sector

Billions is being spent developing electricity storage from the mine gate to the end user.

Appointments 24 May 2023

Board Moves May 24, 2023

Our board moves wrap includes Peter Cook, Sam Smith, Catherine Anderson, Brian Scott, and Keith Jones.

Podcasts 06 Sep 2022

At Close of Business 6 September 2022

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on his visit to New Orleans and how the city organically became a tourist destination.

Mining 06 Sep 2022

Graphite processing plant approved

The Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel has approved the first stage of EcoGraf's $98 million graphite processing plant in East Rockingham.

Appointments 08 Jul 2022

Appointments July 8, 2022

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Morag Lee, Paul Flett, Preston Thomas, Fabian Tucker, Rowena Leslie, Dale Harris, Matthew Skinner and Matt Faries.

Mining 04 Apr 2022

Iluka commits to $1.2bn rare earths refinery

Iluka Resources plans to proceed with construction of Australia's first fully-integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, with the federal government to provide most of the funding.

Mining 16 Mar 2022

Is this prudent use of taxpayers’ money?

ANALYSIS: The $243 million critical minerals package announced today adds to a seemingly neverending flow of federal government grants and cheap loans for commercial projects.

Mining 15 Mar 2022

EcoGraf plans nickel spin-out

Battery anode materials company EcoGraf has laid plans to demerge and list its Tanzanian nickel exploration assets on the ASX, with the metal in the middle of a significant price spike.

Mining 02 Feb 2022

Govt grants $54m loan to EcoGraf

West Perth-based EcoGraf is one of two graphite companies set to receive a major loan through the federal government's $2 billion critical minerals initiative.

Transport & Logistics 31 Jan 2022

EV sales triple in 2021

More than 20,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia this past year, with EVs accounting for about two per cent of new car sales.

Mining 25 Nov 2021

EcoGraf soars on Posco deal

Battery materials business EcoGraf has scored an offtake with South Korea's Posco, sending its shares up by more than 32 per cent.

Appointments 03 Nov 2021

Board Moves November 3, 2021

Our board moves wrap includes Russell Clark, Karen Logan, Rudolf Tieleman, and Dennis Wilkins.

Appointments 14 May 2021

Appointments May 14, 2021

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Michael Lundberg, Clare Pope, Amanda Cox, Wieland Meyer, Catherine Milliner, Charlie Bass, Jennifer Halton and Michael Chan.

Government 05 Mar 2021

EcoGraf gets major project status

The federal government has granted major project status to EcoGraf's proposed $98 million battery graphite facility in Kwinana, one day after unveiling a long-term plan to boost Australia's critical minerals sector.

Appointments 02 Mar 2021

Board Moves March 2, 2021

Our board moves wrap includes Clayton Witter, Christian West, Tricia Klinger, Howard Rae, Phillip Campbell, John Klepec, Christiaan Jordaan, and Ian Daymond.

Mining 12 Feb 2021

EcoGraf secures $55m for graphite facility

West Perth-based EcoGraf has secured funding from institutional investors to finalise the construction of its $98 million battery graphite processing plant in Kwinana.

Mining 20 Jan 2021

WA companies win in battery boom

A fast-growing EV market has benefited companies such as Talga Group and EcoGraf, amid reports suggesting even more demand for battery graphite products in 2021.

Mining 30 Nov 2020

Coogee, Lisle join battery industry taskforce

Chemical producer Coogee and corporate advisory firm Lisle Group have joined more than a dozen mining and engineering firms on a state government taskforce targeting future battery industries.

Manufacturing 25 Sep 2020

EcoGraf to build $98m graphite facility

West Perth-based EcoGraf has signed an agreement with DevelopmentWA to develop a $98 million downstream processing facility in Rockingham.

Great for the State 16 Jun 2020

Investments target value add opportunities

An array of companies, from blue chip miners to SMEs, is pursuing downstream processing of WA's battery minerals, despite the sharp downturn in the lithium market.

Appointments 05 Jun 2020

Board Moves June 5, 2020

Our board moves wrap includes Marat Abzalov, Grant Pierce, Glenn Whiddon, George Bauk, and Colin McCavana.

Mining 03 Apr 2020

EcoGraf to focus on graphite facility

EcoGraf has cut its executive and management salaries by half and further reduced operational expenditure in West Africa in a bid to save costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deals 28 Jan 2020

Tanzania-Barrick deal lifts export ban

Barrick Gold has resolved a three-year tax dispute with the Tanzanian government, which has lifted a ban on minerals exports, potentially providing a pathway to production for a contingent of Western Australia-headquartered miners and exploration firms.

Contracts 13 Jan 2020

EcoGraf, GR sign graphite agreement

EcoGraf, formerly Kibaran Resources, has signed a letter of intent with GR Engineering Services for its proposed battery graphite facility in Kwinana, which is budgeted to cost just more than $100 million.

Mining 01 Oct 2019

$3bn QLD challenge to WA’s ‘battery valley’ hopes

Magnis Energy Technologies has unveiled the feasibility study for Australia's first battery manufacturing plant near Townsville, which could put a dent in Western Australia's ambition to establish the country's primary battery minerals processing and manufacturing hub.