Bogala graphite miners call off Satyagraha Full story: http://goo.gl/nbsrs2 | Newsfirst.lk

For the first time in the world, at Bogala Graphite Mine, a Pirith chanting was held 416 meters below ground, seeking blessings for the workers, in view of the New Year. Bogala Graphite Mine, which has a long history of about 160 years, is a major mining operation that brings foreign exchange to Sri Lanka. | Daily Mirror

One of Sri Lanka's oldest mines holds valuable deposits of graphite – a critical mineral that makes up the largest part of EV batteries. But even though the country produces the world's purest form, experts say Sri Lanka isn't a global competitor. So what can the country do to rise up and meet the skyrocketing demand? | Insider News