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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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NAM will deploy its advanced, cost effective and environmentally friendly process technology to provide a ~60% reduction in carbon intensity relative to the traditional Chinese synthetic graphite. Construction is expected to begin in 2023, subject to permitting and project financing, with first production targeted for 2025.

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Tesla supplier sheds light on graphite supply challenge for EV battery manufacturers [Editorial]

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Syrah Resources is an Australian company that supplies Tesla from its mine in Mozambique, one of the largest graphite producers. . “Chinese producers quickly increased production after a few months of closures in 2020. After China, Brazil and Mozambique are the next largest graphite producers.