CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, welcomes the preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to impose antidumping (“AD”) tariffs of 93.5% on anode active material (“AAM”), which includes synthetic and natural graphite imports from China. The effective tariff rate for AAM is now 160% which includes the previously announced countervailing du ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, welcomes the preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to impose antidumping (“AD”) tariffs of 93.5% on anode active material (“AAM”), which includes synthetic and natural graphite imports from China. The effective tariff rate for AAM is now 160% which includes the previously announced countervailing du ...

Battery material makers’ stocks climbed after the US Commerce Department imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China https://t.co/8UIQU6IVMV ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq:GTI), a leading developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, announced that Mr. Chris Lai, the CEO/CFO of Graphjet has attended the previously reported hearing with the Hearing Panel on July 17, 2025 and has together with the Company’s attorney presented the Company’s case to the Hearing Panel. During the hearing, Mr. Chris Lai made a c ...

Canadian graphite firms Nouveau Monde and Northern Graphite surged after the US Commerce Department imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of the key battery material https://t.co/80sxLIgGq9 ...

The US Commerce Department imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component, after concluding the materials had been unfairly subsidized https://t.co/2cvVXxkuc4 ...

Includes battery-grade spec anode material and a high-performance conductive additive tailored for long-duration energy storage systems supporting renewable powerOTTAWA, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX.V: FMS | OTCQB: FCSMF | FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company”), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing its 100%-owned Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca Projects in Québec, is pleased to announce that it has successfully shipped two battery-grade samples ...

Core Insights - Graphano Energy Ltd. has announced an initial Mineral Resource estimate for its Lac Saguay Graphite Project, indicating significant potential for high-grade graphite in North America [1][2] Mineral Resource Estimate - The Mineral Resource estimate includes 1,640,000 tonnes of indicated resources at a grade of 7.00% graphitic carbon (Cg), containing 115,000 tonnes of Cg, and 1,580,000 tonnes of inferred resources at the same grade, containing 111,000 tonnes of Cg [3][5] - The LAB property features a high-grade pit zone with an indicated resource of 250,000 tonnes at 8.96% Cg [3][5] - The project is strategically located near major transportation routes and adjacent to the Lac-des-Iles processing facility, enhancing its logistical advantages [3][4] Development Plans - The company plans to execute a comprehensive development program that includes infill drilling to upgrade inferred resources, a bulk sampling program for metallurgical testing, and environmental baseline studies to support permitting [4][3] - There is significant infill potential and expansion opportunities identified within the existing mineralization zones, with six additional zones noted for future exploration [3][4] Market Context - The demand for graphite is increasing, particularly for applications in lithium batteries and energy storage technologies, positioning the Lac Saguay project to meet future market needs [18]

Core Insights - Volt Carbon Technologies has consolidated all operations to its Guelph, Ontario facility as of July 15, 2025, decommissioning the Scarborough site to streamline operations and accelerate commercialization of its mobile graphite purification technology [1][2] Operations and Production - The Guelph facility centralizes graphite processing, customer trials, and equipment fabrication, enabling scaling of mobile purification units and enhancing research and development efforts [2] - Over 500 process trials were conducted at the Scarborough facility on 4 tonnes of graphitic rock, resulting in approximately 50 kilograms of purified large flake graphite now stored in Guelph for anode and graphene trials [2] - The Guelph plant is producing small batches of expandable graphite, graphite foils, and graphene for customer evaluation and development programs [2] Technology and Equipment - Two bench-model air classifier units have been fabricated for mobile deployment, utilizing Volt Carbon's patented dry separation technology in modular, containerized systems [3] - A bulk sample of 40 tonnes of graphitic rock with grades ranging from 8-20% carbon content has been stockpiled at the Guelph site for upcoming pilot-scale production campaigns [4] - Facility upgrades include the installation of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and thermal testing apparatus, improving quality control and shortening development timelines [4] Intellectual Property - Volt Carbon has expanded its intellectual property portfolio, including the grant of U.S. Patent No. 12341150B2 and Canadian Patent No. 3134407 for its metal-organic framework (MOF) electrolyte used in lithium-metal battery applications [5][6] Battery Development - The company has achieved 1,100 charge-discharge cycles with 80% capacity retention in its proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, demonstrating long-term cycling stability [7] - Volt Carbon's lithium-metal battery featuring high-nickel NMC811 cathodes has achieved 800 cycles with 80% capacity retention at an energy density of 400 Wh/kg [8] - The company aims to optimize its high-nickel NMC/lithium-metal technology to achieve 1,000 cycles with 80% capacity retention in the next development phase [9] Strategic Vision - The CEO emphasized the importance of investment in people, equipment, and capabilities, positioning Volt Carbon for long-term success and supporting the future of energy and mobility [10]

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq:GTI), a leading developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, has today filed its Form 10-K filing. During the current year, the Company has seen changes to its shareholders whereby the new controlling shareholder, Mr. Aiden, Lee has made numerous contributions to the Company, including providing funds to fund the transformation of the C ...