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

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There are many challenges that EV battery manufacturers might face in the graphite market as electric vehicle demand continues to rise. The chief executive of Syrah Resources, Shaun Verner, shared a bit about graphite pricing and funding for new projects. Graphite is an essential part of a lithium-ion battery. Graphite Supply.

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Roskill: graphite prices could push higher on tightening markets for batteries & electrodes

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Synthetic graphite electrode prices rose nine-fold through the first three quarters of 2017, increasing from US$1,748/t in January 2017 to a high of US$16,309/t in September, according to Roskill Information Services. Despite some fallback during the winter months, prices remained above US$15,600/t through February and March 2018.

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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

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China has reportedly decided to place restrictions on exports of graphite, which could spell trouble for American EV manufacturers. Mozambique and Madagascar produce 13 and 8.5 It's a wake-up call as to where the supply-demand mismatch is for a very key, critical element in battery manufacturing." & [Image: Ford Motor Co.]

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