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Spherical graphite, also known as battery-grade graphite, is a high-purity product used primarily in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries. In the context of mining, natural flake graphite is the precursor for spherical graphite. The mining process for flake graphite involves extracting the material from the earth, which is then subjected to further processing to attain the purity levels required for battery applications. The process of creating spherical graphite involves milling flake graphite to achieve a rounded shape, which increases packing density within a battery cell and promotes better conductivity. This additional step involves thermal and chemical treatments, including purification, micronization, and spheroidization. The evolution of the electric vehicle market and the increasing demand for efficient energy storage solutions have steered the mining industry to scale up the production of spherical graphite. Mining companies that deal with flake graphite are either expanding their operations or adapting their product streams to include value-added processing for spherical graphite, targeting the battery market's needs. A few notable companies active in the spherical graphite market include Syrah Resources, which operates the Balama Graphite Project in Mozambique; Northern Graphite, which is developing resources in Canada; and Graphex Mining, which is also focused on developing resources in Africa. Other companies, particularly in China, such as Qingdao Black Dragon, Qianxinan Shanshui New Material, and BTR New Energy Material, are significant players in the market as well, given China's dominant position in the graphite processing industry. Show Less Read more