Australian-listed Sarytogan Graphite Limited has confirmed that its Sarytogan deposit in Kazakhstan contains exceptionally pure graphite, with a carbon content reaching 99.9992%, according to the company’s latest research results.
Geological surveys and drilling programs at the site have delivered outstanding findings. Results from the first 20 drill holes revealed graphite grades ranging from 30.8% to 41.3%, with several samples exceeding the 40% mark — levels rarely seen in global graphite deposits.
With estimated reserves of 8.6 million tonnes of ore, Sarytogan ranks among the richest graphite deposits in the world, representing roughly one-third of global graphite resources, according to Orda.kz. The mine’s operational life is projected to extend for at least 60 years, though ongoing exploration suggests the resource base could be significantly larger.
Sarytogan Graphite’s managing director Sean Gregory emphasized the uniqueness of the deposit, noting that drilling results confirm the presence of thick, high-grade graphite layers. “These results strengthen Sarytogan’s position as a world-class source of ultra-pure graphite,” he said.
Flotation tests demonstrated that even without chemical pre-treatment, the thermally purified graphite reached 99.9992% carbon purity. Such premium-grade graphite is critical for use in lithium-ion batteries, advanced energy storage systems, and nuclear technologies.
