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While the tangible benefits of the accreditation weren'texplicitly stated,the news is understood to represent a strong endorsement of the planned development.
Certainlyinvestorswere impressed, with thestockbeing markedupstrongly during a session when most in the resource sector were losing ground.
Last monthEcoGrafindicated it was moving tofinaliseEPC arrangements and complete engineering programs with GR Engineering for the construction of the initial 5000tpaprocessing facility.
EcoGrafis fully funded for this A$30 million development given a recent equity raisingtotalling$54.6million.
However,EcoGrafis seeking toarrangeaUS$35 milliondebt financing with the Australian Government for the expansion of the West Australian facility to 20 ,000tpa, with that development costing $49milion.
EcoGrafmanaging director Andrew Spinks told MNN further funding from government sources could be sought.
First production from the BAM facility could be seen late next year.
Shares inEcoGrafwere up13% to A68c in late trade,capitalisngthe company at $247 million.
Therecent equity raising priced new shares at 60c each.