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Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. reports developments tied to graphite mineral assets and public-company matters under the OTC symbol GBBGF and CSE symbol LION. News commonly centers on the 100%-owned Ambato-Arana Graphite Project in Madagascar, a historically producing large-flake graphite asset with mining licenses in Toamasina Province, along with mining-code, permitting and community-engagement updates that frame project restart planning.
Company updates also cover graphite processing infrastructure, critical-mineral market context, shareholder voting matters and capital-structure disclosures.
LION Critical Minerals (OTC: GBBGF) launched a redesigned corporate website and a new interactive digital investor presentation. These tools offer a more detailed view of its Madagascar graphite assets, corporate strategy, and role in the global critical minerals sector for shareholders and prospective investors.
Global Li-Ion (OTC: GBBGF) intends to change its name to LION Critical Minerals Corp., subject to regulatory approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.
The rebranding reflects a strategic shift toward supplying critical minerals for advanced energy systems and resilient supply chains; trading will remain under ticker LION and no share capital changes are planned.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp (OTC: GBBGF) updates progress on its 100%‑owned Ambato‑Arana graphite project in Madagascar, highlighting premium large‑flake material, historic production, and renewed permitting after Madagascar lifted a 16‑year moratorium on new mining permits in January 2026.
Independent SGS testing showed 96% C purity, strong large/jumbo flake proportions, and the project holds three renewable 40‑year mining licenses and road access near key infrastructure.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. (CSE: LION, OTCQB: GBBGF) has secured a processing plant near its Ambato Arana Graphite mine. The facility includes grinding, flotation, filtering, and drying sections, with historical production achieving 94% C graphite concentrate. Planned upgrades aim to improve concentration to 98% C with initial output of 5,000 tonnes/year, scaling to 15,000 tonnes/year alongside increased ore production.
The acquisition price will be determined by a third party. This development gains strategic importance as the US International Trade Commission has voted for 920% tariffs on Chinese graphite products, while the USGS reports zero US natural graphite production in 2024.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. (CSE: LION, OTCQB: GBBGF) has entered into a stand-still MOU to acquire a 100% interest in the Montepuez Graphite Project in Mozambique. The project spans 14,656.05 hectares and is one of six properties in the country holding a mining license.
Located near Montepuez in Cabo Delgado province, the project is strategically positioned adjacent to Syrah Resources (market cap $240 million) and Battery Minerals' project, recently acquired by Tirupati Graphite. The parties aim to finalize a definitive sales and purchase agreement by April 15th, 2025.
Mozambique ranks as the world's third-largest graphite producer, known for high-quality flake graphite, with estimated reserves of 26 million tonnes.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. (CSE: LION, OTCQB: GBBGF) provided an update regarding its Ambato-Arana graphite mine in Madagascar. The company highlighted that Madagascar's government has officially enacted new Implementation Procedures for a revised Mining Code through Parliament, which is expected to provide a framework for developing graphite and other mining projects in the country.
The company's updated mine plan, filed in 2023, can now be processed under the new framework. Global Li-Ion aims to restart graphite production and increase capacity at the Ambato-Arana project in 2025, following what the company describes as 'many unforeseen delays' over the past three years.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. (CSE: LION, OTCQB: GBBGF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a private Malagasy company to conduct due diligence on Uranium prospects in Madagascar. Historical and recent exploration indicates significant potential for Uranium deposits. The chairman emphasized the project's importance for green energy and nuclear power's role in the growing energy demands of the tech industry.
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Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. announced the restart of production at its Ambato-Arana graphite mine after significant delays due to COVID-19. The Company has engaged local communities, gathering support and addressing concerns about the project. Key initiatives include improving local education, health services, and providing employment opportunities. The project spans 4,375 hectares and is expected to leverage modern production methods for enhanced graphite output. Additionally, 2.5 million stock options have been reset at $0.12, expiring April 10, 2024.
Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. announced a partnership with Swiss EMX to launch a Commodity backed Graphite Token, linked to the Ambato-Arana graphite project in Madagascar. The agreement honors a prior offtake arrangement while Global Li-Ion will acquire a 15% stake in Swiss EMX for $250,000. Increased demand for energy storage, spurred by electric vehicles, is driving the need for liquidity in graphite markets. Additionally, shareholders exercised 6 million warrants, raising over $720,000, and the company set 1 million stock options at $0.22.