China opens up to foreign investment in graphite, rare earths

An update to an administrative document in China will widen the access available to foreign investors in certain industries, including graphite and rare earths.

Industrial Minerals | July 24, 2014 | 12:25 pm

Tesla battery plant will need 6 new flake graphite mines

$5bn ‘gigafactory’ to spark EV uptake; battery graphite demand could double in 6 years with no growth elsewhere.

Industrial Minerals | March 9, 2014 | 6:14 pm

Graphene and its potential impact on graphite

Over-hyped or game-changer? How the differing views on graphene could result in lack of integration with flake graphite mining

Industrial Minerals | January 15, 2014 | 5:38 pm

How the exploration industry paved the future of graphite

A look at how the failures of graphite producers sparked price volatility and an exploration boom and yet they are set to be the main beneficiaries.

Industrial Minerals | October 19, 2013 | 3:51 pm

Graphite price volatility set to continue, says Industrial Minerals Data

Price for critical mineral used in electric vehicles and steel refractories at $1,350/tonne.

Industrial Minerals | July 23, 2013 | 2:31 am