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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. This US-owned and operated manufacturing plant in northern Alabama will be the first of its size in North America. Earlier post.)

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Mitsubishi Chemical strengthens production capacity of graphite anode materials in China; possible production in Europe and US

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The market for Li-ion batteries for automobile applications is expected to grow about 30% annually on average. Pari passu , demand is increasing for high-quality and eco-friendly anode materials, a key component of the batteries, available for automotive applications.

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DOE closes $102.1M loan to Syrah Technologies to expand production of graphite-based active anode material

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million loan to Australia-based Syrah Technologies LLC for the expansion of its Syrah Vidalia Facility in Louisiana—a processing facility that produces graphite-based active anode material (AAM), a critical material used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean energy technologies. Earlier post.).

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Syrah Resources signs binding offtake agreement with Tesla for natural graphite active anode material

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Vidalia battery anode material project site. The Vidalia battery anode material plant will process natural graphite concentrate shipped in from Syrah’s Balama mine in Mozambique. Balama mine operation in Mozambique. The Balama graphite operation is a globally significant natural graphite resource.

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Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

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Roskill noted that battery grades are particularly affected as both the manufacture of synthetic graphite and the processing of spherical graphite from natural flake are known for their high levels of energy consumption. The company reported its production in Mozambique as 25kt in Q3, down from 29kt in Q2.

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Syrah Resources successfully produces Li-ion battery grade spherical graphite; market numbers

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Australia-based Syrah Resources has successfully produced uncoated battery grade spherical graphite, using natural flake graphite from its Balama Graphite & Vanadium Project in Mozambique. These specifications are consistent with those of leading Chinese manufacturers and have been confirmed by a Li-ion battery anode producer in China.

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Panasonic invests more in graphite supply for the North American market

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The deal with NMG will further solidify Panasonic’s goal to strengthen its EV battery supply chain in North America. NMG is an active anode material manufacturer based in Quebec, Canada. The Tesla battery supplier also plans to invest additional funding of USD$ 150 million with co-investors.

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