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  • EBRD Raises Stake in Kazakhstan Graphite Project to 18.4% With Fresh AUD 1.4 Million Investment to Fund Feasibility Study

    EBRD Raises Stake in Kazakhstan Graphite Project to 18.4% With Fresh AUD 1.4 Million Investment to Fund Feasibility Study

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has made a follow-on equity investment of AUD 1.4 million in Sarytogan Graphite Limited, increasing its stake in the ASX-listed company to 18.4% as it continues to back the development of one of the world’s largest known high-grade graphite deposits in Kazakhstan.

    The proceeds will be used to complete an upstream definitive feasibility study and fund project-related development activities including environmental work and product marketing. Sarytogan Graphite is developing its namesake deposit in Kazakhstan, a project that has attracted growing attention given graphite’s designation as a critical raw material and its essential role in electric vehicle batteries, the electric power industry and metallurgy.

    The investment maintains the EBRD’s position as a significant minority shareholder in the project and forms part of the bank’s broader engagement with Kazakhstan’s critical minerals sector. The EBRD has invested approximately $12.6 billion across 352 projects in Kazakhstan, making the country the largest and longest-running recipient of EBRD investment in Central Asia.

    The move reflects accelerating institutional support for graphite supply chain development outside China, which dominates global graphite production and processing. Western governments and multilateral development banks have increasingly directed capital toward critical mineral projects in allied and partner jurisdictions as supply chain resilience becomes a strategic priority.

  • Sarytogan Graphite Secures $1.4 Million Top-Up from EBRD to Advance Definitive Feasibility Study

    Sarytogan Graphite Secures $1.4 Million Top-Up from EBRD to Advance Definitive Feasibility Study

    Sarytogan Graphite Limited (ASX: SGA), a key player in the mining industry specializing in natural graphite extraction, has announced a $1.4 million top-up placement from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This follows a previous $5 million investment, bringing EBRD’s total investment in the company to $6.4 million. The funding is part of a broader package aimed at supporting Sarytogan’s Definitive Feasibility Study, which is on track for completion by mid-2026.

    The additional investment will increase EBRD’s shareholding in Sarytogan Graphite Limited from 17.3% to 19.99%. This increased stake reflects the EBRD’s confidence in the company’s operations and its strategic positioning in the critical raw materials market.

    Sarytogan’s primary project, the Sarytogan Graphite Deposit located in the Karaganda region of Central Kazakhstan, is recognized as a Strategic Project under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act. This designation underscores the project’s importance in supplying sustainable critical raw materials, particularly for battery production and other strategic uses.

    The company’s focus on sustainable mining practices and its strategic location make it a vital player in the global supply chain for critical raw materials. The completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study will be a significant milestone, providing a clearer picture of the project’s potential and its role in meeting the growing demand for graphite in various industries.

  • Kazakhstan’s Sarytogan Graphite Deposit Joins EU Strategic Project List

    Kazakhstan’s Sarytogan Graphite Deposit Joins EU Strategic Project List

    The Sarytogan graphite deposit in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region has officially been added to the European Union’s list of strategic raw material projects, a move announced during the Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) 2025 Congress in Astana.

    Preliminary assessments suggest that the Sarytogan site contains approximately 30% of the world’s known graphite reserves, making it one of the largest and cleanest surface-accessible graphite deposits globally. The project is seen as critical for securing the EU’s supply of materials vital to green technologies, particularly lithium-ion battery production.

    According to Galymzhan Torebek, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Industry under Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction, the graphite mining project will be developed in four stages, with capital expenditures estimated between $62 million and $344 million.

    The project’s new strategic status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) means that the European Commission will now actively support the development by helping to attract investment and facilitate long-term supply agreements with European companies.

    At the AMM 2025 award ceremony, officials outlined plans for institutional and financial backing for the Sarytogan project, aiming to ensure stable offtake agreements, which would make the mine more appealing to international investors.

    The primary output from Sarytogan will include sterilized graphite, used as a stabilizer in EV batteries, and crystalline graphite, both critical components in the clean tech and high-performance electronics sectors.

  • Sarytogan secures 25-year mining licence for Kazakhstan graphite mine

    Sarytogan secures 25-year mining licence for Kazakhstan graphite mine

    Sarytogan Graphite has received a significant boost with the granting of a 25-year mining licence by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Industry and Construction for its graphite mine in the Karaganda region.

    The licence, covering an area of 8.88km², provides the company with the right to mine for graphite for the next quarter century. Importantly, the licence includes an option to extend for an additional 20 years, and thereafter until the mineral resource is fully depleted. This long-term security underscores the government’s confidence in the project’s viability and potential.

    This milestone follows the company’s successful acquisition of an environmental permit last month, demonstrating its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices.

    The licence comes with specific obligations designed to benefit both the company and the local community. Sarytogan is required to maintain a minimum annual expenditure of 8,938 monthly calculated indicators (MCIs), indexed yearly, ensuring continuous investment in the mine’s operations.

    The company is committed to supporting the development of the Kazakh industry by utilizing at least 50% of domestic works and services in its production activities. Sarytogan will also invest 1% of its production costs in training local personnel and another 1% in research and development, fostering local skills and innovation.

    Sarytogan Graphite will contribute 1,000 MCIs, approximately $7,500 in 2025, annually to the socioeconomic development of the region, demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

    This comprehensive licence agreement sets the stage for Sarytogan Graphite to become a significant player in the global graphite market, while simultaneously contributing to the economic and social development of the Karaganda region.