International Graphite Ltd delivered both mining and downstream processing milestones in the last quarter of 2025 on its journey to establish Western Australia’s first vertically integrated graphite supply chain, spanning from mining to battery-grade materials production.
The company believes it is on track to become a major player in the global graphite supply chain at a time of growing demand for battery materials, with construction of the Collie Micronising Facility set to begin in 2025 and ongoing resource expansion at Springdale.
Nod from WA Government
In recognition of its contribution to the state’s economy, International Graphite secured A$4.5 million from the WA Government’s Collie Industrial Transition Fund.
These funds will help kick off construction of Australia’s first commercial-scale graphite micronising plant.
The facility in Collie will initially produce up to 3,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of micronised graphite in Stage 1, with plans to expand capacity to 10,000 tpa.
Micronised graphite, with a purity of 95%–99%, is a critical material for lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles and green energy technologies.
The project’s front-end engineering and design (FEED) study is near completion, with construction set to begin in 2025.
Springdale Graphite Project
The Springdale project near Hopetoun-Ravensthorpe now consists of two mining leases covering 100% of the project’s existing mineral resource.
The company’s landholding spans more than 460 square kilometres, with only 25% of identified graphite targets drilled to date, leaving significant room for resource expansion.
Recent drilling at the Central deposit has confirmed high-grade, near-surface graphite mineralisation, pointing to the potential for low-cost extraction.
The deposit features shallow, oxidised material conducive to efficient processing.
Integration fast-track grant
Following the reporting period, the company received a A$4 million WA Investment Attraction Fund grant to accelerate integration between Springdale and the Collie facility.
This includes trial mining at Springdale and establishing Australia’s first spheroidising plant at Collie, a key step in producing battery anode materials (BAM) and thereby positioning WA as a player in the global battery supply chain.
Battery anode materials
Recent testwork on Springdale graphite concentrate achieved a 99.99% purity level, exceeding industry standards for battery anode materials.
Bench-scale tests produced spheroidised graphite products with up to 76% yield, confirming the material’s suitability for lithium-ion batteries.
The company aims to build a fully integrated supply chain from mine to battery materials, leveraging government support and advanced technology.
Future activities include bulk sample processing, feasibility studies and further exploration to unlock additional graphite resources.