RE:natural vs syntheticpammann... You are right ...There are billions at stake The synthetic producers could really feel the effects... but they will have to face the facts.... If the supply of this pure form of graphite can be suppliied in such quanities.... economics will rule in favour of cost. If the Albany area becomes the center of supply of this graphite ... there will certainly be large numbers of end-users following all miners currently after this resource..... that's why so many have joined in the search.