On October 21, 2024, the Northern Graphite Corporation announced that it will be temporarily shutting down its processing facility at Lac des Iles in Ottawa, Ontario. This shutdown is necessary to complete repairs and maintenance to allow the mill to increase throughput to meet the growing demand for natural graphite sourced outside of China. The shutdown is scheduled to begin on November 2nd and production is expected to resume on January 6, 2025.
The company aims to mitigate any disruptions by supplying customers from existing inventories and third parties during this temporary shutdown. The decision to move forward with the maintenance and repair shutdown is in line with the company’s strategy to ensure increased and stable production in 2025 and beyond, as it looks to open a new pit and increase throughput at the mill.
Northern Graphite Corporation is focused on becoming a world leader in producing natural graphite for high-value products critical to the green economy, including anode material for lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, graphene, and advanced industrial technologies. The company’s mining division is currently evaluating operational scenarios to open a new pit and expand resources for increased production.
As the company prepares to supply the demand from North American battery markets, it continues to advance discussions with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and battery makers. The state-of-the-art carbon and battery laboratory in Frankfurt, Germany enables Northern’s battery division to produce battery anode material and lithium-ion batteries meeting critical performance specifications for automakers.
The company is also developing advanced natural graphite anode material to improve battery performance and reduce costs in electric vehicles. Their patented Porocarb® product is currently being evaluated by leading global battery manufacturers with positive results. This product enhances the performance of solid-state and lithium-ion batteries.
In conclusion, Northern Graphite Corporation is taking steps to position itself as a reliable supplier to North American battery makers by developing high-quality graphite products and expanding production capabilities. The company’s commitment to meeting market demand and advancing battery technologies underscores its strategic vision for sustainable growth in the graphite industry.
