An Essay on GraphiteAn Essay on Graphite
The current production of car batteries relies heavily on the availability of graphite, with each battery anode containing over 100 pounds of this essential material, constituting 28% of the battery. Anodes typically consist of a combination of natural (mined) and synthetic graphite, with a preference for an all-natural graphite anode due to cost considerations. The increasing global shift towards electric vehicles, driven by government initiatives, is poised to significantly boost demand in the years ahead. Projections indicate a need for over 90 new graphite mines by 2035, each producing an average of 56,000 tonnes of refined graphite per year.
However, the landscape is changing rapidly. Currently, China supplies over 85% of all natural graphite for batteries, but recent announcements restricting exports have raised concerns. The Japanese market, for instance, experienced a 40% drop in graphite exports in December 2023 compared to November 2023 levels.
Enter Volt Carbon Technologies (VCT), a pioneer in natural graphite since 2013. VCT has secured agreements with Green Battery Minerals (GEM) and E Power Resources (EPR), collectively holding approximately 50% of a high-grade graphite deposit in Quebec, Canada. We believe this deposit, containing an estimated 200 million tonnes of ore grading 15% contained graphite, has the potential to supply the North American market for 30 years.
What sets VCT apart is its revolutionary dry separation technology, developed to recover flake graphite without the use of water—a more environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional water floatation method. Dry separation is projected to require only 20% of the capital required for mine processing facilities and operate at just 10% of the production cost compared to water floatation, offering a substantial economic advantage. NO CHEMICALS USED OR WATER NEEDED.
VCT is currently raising funds to establish a full-scale pilot plant this year, with production anticipated within two years. The company's disruptive technology positions Canada, specifically Ontario, as a hub for dry separation manufacturing and production facilities, potentially supplying the North American market for years to come.
This groundbreaking development represents a world-class, game-changing event in anode grade graphite production for North America. Don't miss out on this investment opportunity—secure your stake now in the future of sustainable car battery manufacturing with Volt Carbon Technologies. The incredible potential returns are enormous.