Production of flake graphite in Tanzania is forecast by Benchmark to increase by forty-fold this decade, potentially overtaking Madagascar as the continent’s second largest producer of the anode feedstock material. By 2030, Tanzania is expected to produce 11.4% of the world’s graphite, up from just 0.6% last year, according to Benchmark’s weighted Flake Graphite Forecast. […]
> In the third quarter of 2025, 18 of the largest 25 copper miners reported quarter-on-quarter decreases in their output, including the top four miners. The total Q3 copper production reported by the top 25 miners hit 3.72Mt. “In the third quarter, many companies saw lower production compared to the previous quarter. However, most did not […]
> Madagascar is set to become a key supplier of graphite for electric vehicles, with supply set to double in the next six years from new mining projects, helping to reduce China’s dominance of production. Last month Tirupati Graphite began processing flake graphite at its Sahamamy facility in the country, while Canadian-listed NextSource Materials said it […]
> Benchmark’s GIS team has conducted continuous change detection (CCD) analysis on Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, covering the period from October 2024 to June 2025. The monitoring focused on identifying and tracking activity across four key operational areas: Syrah temporarily suspended operations at Balama in December 2024 due to civil unrest in Mozambique. […]
> Africa is the leading source of new flake graphite supply outside China. To assess developments on the ground, Benchmark’s China graphite analyst, Frank Li, recently travelled to Permanent Minerals, a Chinese-owned graphite mine and processing plant in Manyara province, Tanzania. The company’s natural graphite output is large flake and contains a carbon content of 95%–98% […]
> South Korea’s battery industry is one of the most developed and globally integrated ecosystems in the world. Yet beneath the surface of its technical leadership lies a sense of caution: competition from China is intensifying, margins are thin, and chemistry choices are shifting rapidly. A recent visit by Benchmark’s Lithium Product Director, Cameron Perks – […]
> 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 […]
> Benchmark hosted its inaugural Giga Africa event in Marrakesh, Morocco in September, featuring delegates from across the battery supply chain. Over the many conversations and discussions held about Africa’s place in the global battery supply chain, several key themes emerged: Explore these topics in the words of Giga Africa’s expert speakers and panellists.
> Escalating unrest in Mali, as jihadi groups target fuel convoys around the capital Bamako, has led several governments including France and the US to advise their citizens to leave the country. The attacks have created fuel shortages, and raised serious concerns around the military government’s ability to maintain its rule in the country. Mali is […]