Graphite production

Graphite

Graphite is a mineral commodity that can be mined from the earth using either open-pit or underground mining methods. The extracted graphite undergoes processing and purification to make it suitable for various uses. One common application is as a lubricant, which reduces friction between moving parts in machinery and vehicles. This helps to extend their lifespan and improve efficiency. Graphite also has other significant applications, including the production of batteries, particularly those used in electric vehic...

Graphite

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24 events
Oct 2024

Other for Graphite in United States

Other United States Graphite

A company in Alabama released preliminary economic assessment of a graphite mine in October 2024.

May 2024

Regulatory Change for Graphite in United States

Regulatory Change United States Graphite

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

Tariff Change United States Graphite

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

Processing Startup United States Graphite

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

Mine Opening Brazil Graphite

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

Mine Opening Tanzania Graphite

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

Other United States Graphite

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

Other United States Graphite

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

Reserve Revision Canada Graphite

Canadian graphite reserves were revised in 2024 following updated company and government data.

2024

Reserve Revision for Graphite in China

Reserve Revision China Graphite

Chinese graphite reserves were revised in 2024 based on new company and government reports.

2024

Reserve Revision for Graphite in Madagascar

Reserve Revision Madagascar Graphite

Madagascar graphite reserves were revised in 2024 following updated company and government information.

2024

Reserve Revision for Graphite in Vietnam

Reserve Revision Vietnam Graphite

Vietnam graphite reserves were revised in 2024 based on updated company and government reports.

Dec 2023

Export Restriction for Graphite in China

Export Restriction China Graphite

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

Processing Expansion United States Graphite

Tesla Gigafactory 1 ramped battery cell production to 54 GWh per year.

1 Nov 2019

Processing Startup for Graphite in United States

Processing Startup United States Graphite

Syrah Resources’ Louisiana spherical graphite plant produced its first purified spherical graphite product.

1 Oct 2019

Mine Curtailment for Graphite in Mozambique

Mine Curtailment Mozambique Graphite

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

Mine Curtailment Mozambique Graphite

Syrah Resources announced a significant reduction in Balama Mine production to meet changing demand.

1 May 2019

Regulatory Change for Graphite in Mozambique

Regulatory Change Mozambique Graphite

Ancuabe Mining Concession was granted, allowing the commencement of graphite mining operations.

1 Apr 2019

Processing Expansion for Graphite in United States

Processing Expansion United States Graphite

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

Resource Revision United States Graphite

Graphite One Resources updated resource estimates for its Graphite Creek project, increasing inferred reserves.

1 Jan 2019

Mine Expansion for Graphite in Mozambique

Mine Expansion Mozambique Graphite

Balama Mine achieved full production capacity of 15,000 metric tons per month.

1 Jan 2019

Mine Restart for Graphite in Mozambique

Mine Restart Mozambique Graphite

Balama Mine declared its first commercial production, restarting operations after a period of inactivity.

1 Oct 2018

Regulatory Change for Graphite in China

Regulatory Change China Graphite

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

Processing Expansion United States Graphite

Tesla Gigafactory 1 reached a battery production rate of 20 GWh per year.

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