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Tesla turns to Mozambique mine to acquire graphite for its EV batteries: report

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Among these is reportedly one of the world’s largest graphite mines in Balama, Mozambique, which is operated by Australia’s Syrah Resources. . As per a report from The Associated Press , Syrah’s Louisiana plant sources its graphite from the company’s Balama, Mozambique mine.

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ExxonMobil completes LNG acquisition in Mozambique Area 4

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The operating model will enable the use of best practices and skills with each company focusing on distinct and clearly defined scopes while preserving the benefits of an integrated project. Natural gas is projected to be the world’s fastest-growing major fuel source, and Mozambique is well-positioned to supply LNG customers around the world.

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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. Panasonic Energy’s graphite supply deal with NMG starts with an investment of USD$25 million. The Canadian company will produce anode active materials at its battery material plant in Bécancour.

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bp begins shipping LNG from Mozambique’s first LNG project and first FLNG platform

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bp continues to look for opportunities across the gas value chain, as it sees LNG as an essential part of the energy transition and its own pivot to becoming an integrated energy company. a joint venture owned by Eni, ExxonMobil and CNPC), GALP, KOGAS and ENH (Mozambique state entity). million tonnes of LNG per year.

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Eni announces a giant gas discovery offshore Mozambique

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Eni announced a giant natural gas discovery at the Mamba South 1 prospect, in the Area 4 Offshore Mozambique. The volume of natural gas discovered will lead to a large-scale gas development with a combination of both export to regional and international markets through LNG and supply to the domestic market.

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Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

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Roskill reports that prices for Chinese graphite continue to rise as producers contend with increasing electricity costs and supply disruption caused by limits on energy consumption. The company reported its production in Mozambique as 25kt in Q3, down from 29kt in Q2.

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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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Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) will increase the production capacity of natural graphite anode material from 2,000 tons/year to 12,000 tons/year at its Chinese subsidiary Qingdao Anode Kasei and affiliated company Qingdao Lingda Kasei. The production line is scheduled to start operation in the first half of fiscal 2023.