International Graphite

05/06/2026

Drawing on industry examples and sources including the International Energy Agency (IEA) and European Commission, PROOF.'s recent deep dive into graphite processing highlights several themes that underpin International Graphite's focus on downstream graphite processing.

Three observations stood out:

✓ Processing, not resources, is the bottleneck. PROOF argues that while graphite resources are widely available, "the constraint sits elsewhere. In processing."
✓ Processing capacity remains highly concentrated. The article notes that China controls more than 90% of spherical graphite production and a similar share of purification capacity.
✓ Scaling processing capability is challenging. As PROOF observes, "the issue is whether processing works reliably, continuously, and at scale."

As global demand for graphite products grows, developing downstream processing capability will play an increasingly important role in building diversified graphite supply chains.

From Australia to Europe, IG6's strategy is centred on developing the processing capability needed to transform graphite resources into high-value products and more resilient supply chains.

Read the article: https://tinyurl.com/3s4r2xvz

Find out more: https://www.internationalgraphite.com.au/about-us/vision/

International Graphite was launched in 2018 by our Chairman, leading Western Australian metallurgist Phil Hearse, who foresaw the growing demand for downstream graphite products and the emerging global market for battery anode material.

02/06/2026

Two projects. One strategy.

✓ Graphite processing capability in Collie, Western Australia
✓ Downstream expansion into Europe
✓ Exposure to Australian and European graphite markets

Collie and Porto Marghera are expanding IG6's downstream footprint across two strategically important graphite markets.

🎥 CEO & MD Andrew Worland talks to Proactive about how the ALKEEMIA JV complements IG6's existing downstream strategy and strengthens its presence across Australia and Europe.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6, FRA:H99) earlier this week announced a binding joint venture agreement with Alkeemia to establish a graphite processing ...

29/05/2026

Discovery Alert has taken a deep dive into the IG6-ALKEEMIA JV, examining how a brownfield development model differs from traditional greenfield graphite processing developments in terms of cost, complexity and timelines.

Among the advantages identified in the article:

✓ Existing industrial infrastructure and utilities
✓ Lower regulatory complexity
✓ Lower capital intensity than greenfield alternatives
✓ Access to Europe's evolving critical minerals and battery materials markets

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Explore how International Graphite's European JV with Alkeemia aims to build battery-grade graphite processing capacity in Italy.

28/05/2026

Great to see continued recognition of the progress being made at the Collie Micronising Facility. As both the Collie Micronising Facility and the recently announced ALKEEMIA JV in Italy continue to advance, IG6 is progressing a broader downstream graphite processing strategy across Australia and Europe.

✓ Progress at Collie is occurring alongside advancement of IG6’s recently announced JV with ALKEEMIA in Italy
✓ The Company’s multi-region downstream processing strategy is intended to support diversified graphite supply chains and access to regional manufacturing markets across Australia, Europe and APAC through geographically distributed processing capability
✓ The Collie facility is expected to become Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising operation, supporting downstream critical minerals processing capability and value-added manufacturing in Western Australia

acknowledges the support of the Western Australian Government through the Collie Industrial Transition Fund, together with the strong ongoing support of the Shire of Collie and the local Collie community as the project continues to advance

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6 | FWB: H99) has secured a key milestone for its Collie Micronising Facility in Western Australia, with earthworks

28/05/2026

is executing its strategy to establish a downstream graphite processing platform across Australia and Europe.

This week, the Company:

✓ Received the Building Permit for its commercial graphite micronising facility in Collie, Western Australia, enabling earthworks and civil construction activities to commence on Australia’s first commercial-scale graphite micronising operation, with mechanical completion targeted for Q2 2027

✓ Signed a binding JV agreement with Italian chemical manufacturer ALKEEMIA to develop a graphite processing hub in Italy, expanding IG6’s exposure to European markets and allied critical minerals supply chains

✓ Continued progressing a combined downstream graphite products platform targeting ~20,000tpa capacity, with both processing plants targeted to be operational during H2 2027

Together, the projects strengthen downstream graphite processing capability and supply chain resilience outside China.

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27/05/2026

Earthworks and civil construction are set to commence at IG6’s Collie Micronising Facility following issue of the Building Permit by the Shire of Collie.

Key milestones:
▪ Building Permit issued
▪ Second milestone achieved under the WA Government’s $4.5M Collie Industrial Transition Fund grant
▪ Final Tender Price confirmed within 0.1% of 2025 FEED budget estimate
▪ Project remains on schedule for mechanical completion in Q2 2027
▪ Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising operation

The Collie facility has also been instrumental in fast-tracking progress at the IG6-ALKEEMIA Joint Venture in Porto Marghera, Italy.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ytvbs9jp

27/05/2026

Following ’s landmark JV announcement with leading European chemical producer ALKEEMIA, Managing Director & CEO Andrew Worland joined Proactive to discuss the strategic significance of the partnership and the Company’s expanding downstream graphite processing strategy across Australia and Europe.

Andrew also shares insights into:

▪ The Collie Micronising Facility
▪ IG6’s “three-pillar” growth strategy
▪ Strategic partnerships and supply chains
▪ The Springdale Graphite Project
▪ Growing demand for alternative graphite supply sources

Watch the full interview:

International Graphite managing director Andrew Worland talked with Proactive about the company’s binding joint venture agreement with Alchemy to develop a g...

27/05/2026

and European chemical producer ALKEEMIA have signed a binding JV agreement to develop a major graphite processing hub at Porto Marghera, Italy, positioning the Company within Europe’s rapidly evolving critical minerals supply chain.

✓ Planned graphite processing hub at Porto Marghera, Italy, one of Europe’s most important industrial chemical ports.
✓ Rapid pathway to production supported by existing industrial infrastructure and operational capability.
✓ Initial planned production capacity of 10,000tpa, targeting ~15,000tpa within three years.
✓ Expected to be a highly capital-efficient graphite processing hub supported by existing industrial chemical infrastructure.
✓ Construction targeted to commence in Q3 2026 with first production targeted for H2 2027, subject to FID.
✓ Supports IG6’s strategy of building graphite processing capacity in both Western Australia and Europe.

Read the full announcement here: https://tinyurl.com/yef7mn3s

25/05/2026

A key theme of discussions at last week’s ALKEEMIA Battery Forum in Venice was the growing importance of resilient and scalable graphite supply chains, economic security and international cooperation across critical minerals and advanced manufacturing.

CEO & MD Andrew Worland participated in the forum’s “Scaling a Resilient Graphite Value Chain” panel discussion alongside Yoshi Uenishi, Chief Strategy Officer at ALKEEMIA, who noted that “building a resilient graphite ecosystem will require alliances and collaboration across the value chain, driven by shared value and long-term industrial commitment.”

Frameworks and initiatives such as the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, Australia–EU cooperation on critical and strategic minerals, and the Australia–European Union Security and Defence Partnership continue to support closer cooperation between Australia and Europe across critical minerals, industrial capability and advanced manufacturing.

continues advancing its downstream graphite processing strategy across Australia and Europe:

International Graphite was launched in 2018 by our Chairman, leading Western Australian metallurgist Phil Hearse, who foresaw the growing demand for downstream graphite products and the emerging global market for battery anode material.

22/05/2026

Good discussion at the ALKEEMIA Battery Forum in Venice this week, with International Graphite joining industry leaders to explore how resilient graphite supply chains can be developed outside China.

CEO & MD Andrew Worland participated in the panel discussion “Scaling a Resilient Graphite Value Chain”, covering the importance of downstream processing capability, long-term industrial partnerships and collaboration across the graphite value chain.

As demand for secure critical mineral supply chains continues to grow across Europe and allied markets, these conversations are becoming increasingly important.

Read more about International Graphite’s downstream graphite strategy: www.internationalgraphite.com.au/aboutus