Investment1 April 2026 at 09:01 am
Rain Industries Subsidiary and Green Graphite Technologies Successfully Complete Project for Coated Spherical Purified Graphite Production
AI Summary
Rain Industries Limited's wholly owned subsidiary, Rain Carbon Canada Inc., and Green Graphite Technologies Inc. have successfully completed a project to advance the production of coated spherical purified graphite. This critical material is used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, micromobility, energy storage systems, and other devices. The project was supported by the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) with a contribution of CA$682,000 to the total project value of CA$2.05 million.
Key Highlights
- The project addresses a critical domestic supply gap for battery materials, with over 90% of all battery-grade graphite currently sourced from China.
- GGT's patented, cost-competitive, highly sustainable graphite purification technology will enable a domestic supply of battery-grade graphite, meeting environmental, health, and safety standards.
- The collaboration between GGT and RAIN has created a powerful synergy, driving innovation and sustainability in the EV sector.
- The successful results from this project have enabled GGT to move forward with the construction of the first phase of its demonstration plant in Mississauga, Ontario.
- The demonstration plant will be operational early next month, with the goal of producing CSPG and other high-purity graphite products for qualification with battery cell manufacturers and others.
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