Zhongke Electric scraps three anode projects to concentrate on its Luzhou and Oman bases
Zhongke Electric, a top-three Chinese anode producer, has terminated three planned projects worth roughly RMB 10.3 billion (~US$1.5 billion), choosing instead to concentrate capital on its 300,000 tpa Luzhou base and 200,000 tpa Oman base as oversupply reshapes the sector.
Total Graphite (TGR) launches Portfolio Optimisation Programme across 150Mt graphite platform; reshapes Board
Total Graphite (LSE: TGR), formerly Tirupati Graphite, has announced a graphite portfolio optimisation programme alongside board changes, setting out a refocused strategy across its Madagascar and other assets as it works to strengthen the business.
Focus Graphite completes Air Quality Assessment at Lac Knife, with WSP confirming compliance with Quebec air quality standards.
Focus Graphite (TSXV: FMS) has completed the Air Quality Assessment for its wholly-owned Lac Knife project in Quebec, with WSP confirming compliance with provincial air quality standards as the project advances toward ESIA completion and future permitting.
Putailai Breaks Ground on Its First Overseas Anode Plant in Malaysia
Project Snapshot Capacity 50,000 tpa Integrated anode Investment US$297M RMB ~2.05bn Location Kedah, MY Gurun Industrial Park Build Time ~24 mths Groundbreaking 1 Jun On 1 June 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Gurun Industrial Park in Kedah, Malaysia, for an integrated 50,000 tonnes-per-annum anode material plant – the first overseas production base […]
Kaijin Orders Outstrip Supply: Phase 2 50,000 tpa to Start Up in August
Snapshot at a Glance Company Guizhou Kaijin Dalong, Guizhou Phase 1 100,000 tpa Full load Phase 2 50,000 tpa Start-up ~August 2026 Target ~US$737M RMB 5 billion According to the Dalong High-Tech Zone, the 100,000 tpa integrated synthetic graphite anode production line built by Guizhou Kaijin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Guizhou Kaijin”) has seen […]
Shanshan and Jincheng Petrochemical Forge Strategic Alliance
Snapshot at a Glance Parties Shanshan + Jincheng Strategic cooperation Focus Needle Coke Anode supply chain Location Liaoning / Shanghai Jincheng / Shanshan To further consolidate the foundation of their strategic cooperation and deepen collaboration across the needle coke supply chain, Jiang Changquan, Party Secretary and Chairman of Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd., recently led […]
Academician-Led Anode Company Closes Seventh Funding Round
Company at a Glance Company Tianmu Pioneer Liyang, Jiangsu Round Series B 7th total funding round HQ Capacity 86,000 tpa At full build-out Backers CATL · BYD LG · SK as customers Liyang Tianmu Pioneer Battery Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tianmu Pioneer”) has officially announced the completion of its Series B financing, with investors including […]
BTR Breaks Records
Q1 2026 at a Glance Q1 Revenue ~US$635M RMB 4.31 billion Q1 Net Profit ~US$33M RMB 225 million Q1 Anode Sales >140,000 t March: record high Production Capacity 782,500 tpa Commissioned (2025) On 8 May, at its 2025 annual results briefing, BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd. disclosed Q1 revenue of RMB 4.31 billion (~US$635 […]
Kaijin 200,000 tpa Anode Project Receives EIA Approval
Project at a Glance Company Ningde Kaijin Kaijin subsidiary Capacity 200,000 tpa HP Li-ion anode Investment ~US$199M RMB 1.3525 billion Site 143,800 sqm Gutian, Ningde The Ningde Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment has formally issued its approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Ningde Kaijin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.’s 200,000 tpa high-performance […]
200,000 tpa Anode Project Breaks Ground in Oman
Project at a Glance Parent Zhongke Electric Via Zhongke Star City Location Sohar Free Zone Oman Capacity 200,000 tpa 2 phases × 100k tpa Investment ~US$1.18B RMB 8 billion (cap) On 10 May, Zhongke Electric announced that the first phase of its subsidiary Zhongke Star City’s integrated lithium-ion battery anode material base in Oman has […]