Graphite anodes are a popular choice of battery industry for its extremely light, porous, and durable characteristics. Here is what the biggest graphite producers have to say. 

The total value of the country’s mineral production during 2015-16 has been Rs 2,68,955 crores, after a decrease of about 5.05 percent over the previous year. The Mine and Mineral Act gives provision for a simple, transparent, and easy mechanism for granting mining leases. There is a strict penalty associated with illegal mining which thoroughly condemns any such practices. It also highlights that the offense is punishable by law.  

What Is The Role Of Graphite In Lithium-Ion Battery Industry?

• Graphite mining for battery industries is seeing an increase. Lithium-ion batteries are nowadays playing a pivotal role in our everyday life. The credit goes to excellent rechargeability, suitable power density, and also, outstanding energy density. Graphite forms the major component of the commercially used lithium-ion batteries as an active metal for the anode. A high-performance anode powder portfolio includes natural and artificial graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, conductive additives, and also, powdered graphene. 
• Moreover, in the production of Li-ion batteries, graphene can change the game to a great extent with its inclusion. It is capable of transferring electricity 140 times faster than lithium. This means it could increase the power density of a standard Li-ion battery by 45%. Thus it has all the potential to change the landscape of manufacturing on a global scale. 

What Are The Key Restraints In The Graphite Market?

• Environmental Regulations: The government has deployed environmental regulations globally to decrease carbon emissions to meet a safe target. This can be a negative factor affecting even the biggest graphite producers. It can lead to the closure of graphite mines which finally will hamper the biggest graphite production in the market. 
• Fluctuating Price In The Market: The cost of synthetic graphite is fluctuating. Prices for synthetic graphite electrodes increased by more than 800%Currently it is priced high due to the unavailability of raw materials. Thus if left uncontrolled, there can be a decline in big reserves of graphite minerals.
• Environmentally, the synthesis of graphite at low temperatures is a great challenge in the absence of transition metal catalysts. Therefore experts suggest a green synthesis of graphite from carbon dioxide at ultralow temperatures. Moreover, this will be conducted in the absence of transition metal catalysts. 

Skamord Mining company is a pioneer name in the mining industry. It aims to emerge as a global Environment-friendly Mining Organization with a keen eye on eco-friendly technologies and techniques. Striking a unique balance between positive contribution to the country’s economy and maintaining a sustainable environment, the company is to watch out for. For them, sustainability plays an important role.