Graphite remains a classic case where geology grabs the headlines while processing and end-use compatibility determine value.
Graphite & Battery Materials-18 December 2024-9 min read
Graphite projects need practical purity, not only headlines
The next wave of graphite investment will be determined by contamination profiles, downstream conversion routes, and logistics assumptions.
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Victor MkhaliphiMetallurgical Engineer
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Victor Mkhaliphi is a metallurgical engineer and minerals-sector analyst with experience spanning pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, mineral beneficiation economics and African industrial strategy.
Sources: Modelled using published graphite purification studies, downstream anode specification briefs, and logistics case examples.
Last updated: 18 December 2024
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