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Exxon powers into EV anodes with Superior Graphite deal
ExxonMobil has announced the purchase of Superior Graphite’s synthetic graphite business, a move that gives the oil and chemicals giant a direct role in the fast-growing battery supply chain. The deal, revealed on 9 September 2025, will give ExxonMobil Superior Graphite’s technology and U.S.-based assets, along with select international offices.… Read ⇢
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US imposes 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese graphite as domestic production stalls
The United States has imposed a 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on battery-grade graphite imports from China, raising total effective duties to 160%. The move is aimed at countering what U.S. producers describe as unfairly low Chinese export prices that have stalled the growth of a domestic graphite industry. The tariff decision… Read ⇢
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EU Names First Strategic Graphite Projects Outside the Union
On June 4, 2025, the European Commission published its first list of Strategic Projects in non-EU countries under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The list is intended to support projects that contribute to a more secure and diversified supply of key raw materials. Graphite features prominently, with four projects… Read ⇢
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US plans up to 721% tariffs on Chinese graphite
The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed countervailing duties of up to 721% on synthetic and natural graphite anode material from China. This follows claims that China has subsidized its graphite industry, making it hard for other countries to compete. The move is part of a wider strategy to build… Read ⇢
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U.S. cuts clean energy demand, graphite projects face doubt
The Trump administration’s changes to clean energy policies in the U.S. are creating problems for graphite suppliers. According to The Atlantic, one case is Syrah Resources, which opened a graphite processing plant in Louisiana in 2024. The company invested based on policies that supported electric vehicle markets and local production… Read ⇢
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UP Catalyst secures €18M EIB loan to scale CO₂-based graphite production
Tallinn-based UP Catalyst has secured an €18 million venture loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its production of graphite and carbon nanotubes. The company uses molten salt electrolysis to convert industrial CO2 into carbon materials used in batteries, defence gear, coatings, polymers, and concrete. The new funding… Read ⇢
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More initiatives launched for recycled graphite, but challenges remain
Vianode recently announced an initiative to recycle graphite. Their goal is to produce recycled graphite suitable for batteries, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs). As mentioned in the previous article,this aligns with new regulations in North America and Europe, such as the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), which classifies graphite… Read ⇢
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Recycled graphite demand grows in Europe’s battery market
The graphite recycling market is set to grow, reaching $127.3 million globally by 2033, with an annual growth rate of 9.1%, according to Allied Market Research. The increasing demand for graphite in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage is driving this trend. Notably, the European Union’s Battery Regulation (2023/1542) now… Read ⇢
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US moves to limit chinese graphite imports with tariffs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that China has harmed the American graphite industry by exporting graphite at unfairly low prices. This decision follows a case from a coalition of American graphite producers. The case now moves to the U.S. Department of Commerce, which will determine if tariffs… Read ⇢
