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Norwegian battery materials producer Vianode announced Friday that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada.
Synthetic graphite is an essential component in lithium-ion batteries and is critical for a range of defence and industrial applications.
Vianode’s production facility was featured as part of Canada’s leadership in the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance and will contribute to the diversification of resilient, domestic supply chains.
The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion ($1.4 billion). Over time, planned expansions will bring total capacity to as much as 150,000 tons annually, the company said.
“North American supply chains are heavily reliant on graphite sourced from China for…
