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Exponential growth from the electric vehicle (EV) sector has propelled the industry’s graphite requirements and creating challenges for the graphite sector. Various lithium-ion batteries – from LFP cathodes to NCM cathodes – are all utilizing graphite anodes. Awareness and incorporation of stricter ESG policies are developing within the graphic industry, particularly in China.

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Graphite prices show resilience amid growing demand-side concerns

Covid-19 lockdowns in China together with the geopolitical impact of the Ukraine-Russia war continue to dampen demand for EVs battery raw materials such as graphite; logistical issues and high container costs are also creating supply-side concerns

May 30, 2022

Amy Bennett

Risk outlook for battery raw materials: price dynamics, supply/demand imbalance and demand destruction

Surging prices for battery raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite, and the supply/demand imbalance from the lack of investment extraction and production were key topics from our recent risk outlook webinar

May 10, 2022

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Multiple factors lead to graphite electrode price surge

The prices for electrodes made from synthetic graphite have been rising strongly as a result of feedstock cost rises, increased competition and tightened product availability

April 27, 2022

Jon Stibbs

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