REC Silicon—the largest ex-China producer of monosilane gas, a key precursor for next-generation silicon anode materials—has suspended operations at its US facility in Moses Lake, Washington. The shut down comes as the company exits the polysilicon market in the US in a potential blow to domestic solar cell supply chains. REC Silicon will maintain the […]
> Next-generation silicon-carbon anodes promise enhanced energy density compared to their graphite counterparts, but currently come at a significant cost premium. Novel materials often require technical and supply chain optimisation to compete with incumbent technologies on cost. For the many materials that use a monosilane feedstock to nano deposit silicon, procurement of this critical material can […]
> Following the conclusion of a formal public consultation, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is modifying the specification of its high energy anode material grades to include a minimum charging rate, relevant for EV applications. This modification to the methodology for two of the existing grades in the Benchmark Anode Price Assessment begins from 15 October 2025. Two […]
> Lithium chemical prices spiked in China on Monday following a bullish speech by the chairman of Ganfeng – the world’s third-largest lithium producer – in which it was suggested that lithium demand growth could reach 30% in 2026. In a keynote speech on 16 November at the 10th International Summit on Power Battery Application in […]
> Benchmark is pleased to announce the launch of its New Technology Service, a comprehensive quarterly report designed to serve stakeholders across the energy transition supply and value chain. The service is tailored to meet the needs of active supply chain participants assessing disruptive technology risks and opportunities, OEMs and system integrators evaluating technology readiness levels […]
> Oil-major ExxonMobil is expanding its footprint in the battery supply chain after reaching an agreement to acquire Superior Graphite, in a deal that includes the latter’s planned 12ktpa synthetic graphite facility in Kentucky, where commercial production is slated for 2029. Although it represents Exxon’s first direct foray into synthetic graphite production, the oil-giant is developing […]
> Benchmark Mineral Intelligence today announced the commercial launch of its new 314Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell price for energy storage applications. The announcement comes as global LFP battery cell prices show signs of recovery, following a marked rebound in lithium carbonate costs and tightening supply conditions across the battery materials market. Benchmark’s Head of […]
> Canadian silicon anode developer Neo Battery Materials is investing up to C$120 million (US$84 million) over eight years to build a silicon anode production facility in Windsor, Canada. An initial investment of C$69 million (US$48 million) by Neo will enable a production capacity of around 240 tonnes of anode material. The planned additional investment will […]
> Group14 Technologies has raised $463m in a Series D funding round to accelerate its silicon anode material (AAM) capacity pipeline. The round was led by South Korean battery major SK, with participation from ATL, Lightrock, Microsoft, Porsche, and OMERS. Under the same announcement, Group14 has also acquired full ownership of its joint venture (JV) with […]