Oct 2024
Other for Graphite in United States
A company in Alabama released preliminary economic assessment of a graphite mine in October 2024.
Graphite trade
Natural Graphite
Graphite is a mineral commodity used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties. It has a high melting point and conductivity, making it an ideal material for use in electrodes for electric arc furnaces. In these furnaces, graphite electrodes are used to melt and purify steel by transferring electrical energy to the metal.
Graphite is a mineral commodity used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties. It has a high melting point and conductivity, making it an ideal material for use in electrodes for electric arc furnaces. In these furnaces, graphite electrodes are used to melt and purify steel by transferring electrical energy to the metal.
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Relevant Events
May 2024
Regulatory Change for Graphite in United States
U.S. Treasury extended temporary exemptions for graphite imports from China until 2027, temporarily easing import restrictions.
May 2024
Tariff Change for Graphite in United States
U.S. President announced a tariff increase on natural graphite from China to 25% effective 2026, impacting trade costs.
Feb 2024
Processing Startup for Graphite in United States
A company started commercial production of spherical graphite in Vidalia, Louisiana, with an initial capacity of 11,300 tons per year.
2024
Mine Opening for Graphite in Brazil
The Santa Cruz flake graphite mine in Brazil commenced production in 2024, with Phase 1 capacity of 12,000 tons per year.
2024
Mine Opening for Graphite in Tanzania
The Lindi Jumbo flake graphite mine in Tanzania started production in 2024, with a capacity of 40,000 tons per year.
2024
Other for Graphite in United States
U.S. government awarded an $8.3 million grant in 2024 to develop a natural flake graphite mine in Canada.
2024
Other for Graphite in United States
U.S. government provided $125 million grants in 2024 for battery‑grade graphite recycling facilities in Kentucky and Louisiana, and a coated spherical graphite production facility in Alabama.
2024
Reserve Revision for Graphite in Canada
Canadian graphite reserves were revised in 2024 following updated company and government data.
2024
Reserve Revision for Graphite in China
Chinese graphite reserves were revised in 2024 based on new company and government reports.
2024
Reserve Revision for Graphite in Madagascar
Madagascar graphite reserves were revised in 2024 following updated company and government information.
2024
Reserve Revision for Graphite in Vietnam
Vietnam graphite reserves were revised in 2024 based on updated company and government reports.
Dec 2023
Export Restriction for Graphite in China
China implemented export restrictions on graphite in December 2023, causing licensing delays and reduced flake graphite exports in early 2024.
1 Dec 2019
Processing Expansion for Graphite in United States
Tesla Gigafactory 1 ramped battery cell production to 54 GWh per year.
1 Nov 2019
Processing Startup for Graphite in United States
Syrah Resources’ Louisiana spherical graphite plant produced its first purified spherical graphite product.
1 Oct 2019
Mine Curtailment for Graphite in Mozambique
Balama Mine scaled back output to 5,000 metric tons per month during the fourth quarter.
1 Oct 2019
Mine Curtailment for Graphite in Mozambique
Syrah Resources announced a significant reduction in Balama Mine production to meet changing demand.
1 May 2019
Regulatory Change for Graphite in Mozambique
Ancuabe Mining Concession was granted, allowing the commencement of graphite mining operations.
1 Apr 2019
Processing Expansion for Graphite in United States
Tesla Gigafactory 1 increased battery production to 23 GWh per year by the end of the first quarter.
1 Mar 2019
Resource Revision for Graphite in United States
Graphite One Resources updated resource estimates for its Graphite Creek project, increasing inferred reserves.
1 Jan 2019
Mine Expansion for Graphite in Mozambique
Balama Mine achieved full production capacity of 15,000 metric tons per month.
1 Jan 2019
Mine Restart for Graphite in Mozambique
Balama Mine declared its first commercial production, restarting operations after a period of inactivity.
1 Oct 2018
Regulatory Change for Graphite in China
A second round of environmental inspections in China’s graphite sector intensified plant shutdowns and tightened operating conditions.
1 Jul 2018
Processing Expansion for Graphite in United States
Tesla Gigafactory 1 reached a battery production rate of 20 GWh per year.
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