Grafintec Oy is a Finnish graphite technology company pursuing a strategy to develop a resource and production base of graphite that can provide security of supply and contribute to Finland’s and Europe`s ambitions of achieving battery manufacturing self-sufficiency, focusing on both natural flake graphite production and a circular economy/recycling strategy to produce graphite anodes for the emerging lithium-ion battery industry.

Press releases

Grafintec Update – Anode Materials Plant Pre-feasibility Study

Posted: 9.1.2023

Beowulf (AIM: BEM; Spotlight: BEO), is pleased to provide an update on the progress being made by the Company’s wholly owned Finnish subsidiary Grafintec Oy (“Grafintec”) and its plans  to establish a Graphite Anode Materials Plant (“GAMP”) in Finland. Pre-Feasibility Study Awarded …

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Rääpysjärvi Assay Results confirm High-Grade Graphite Mineralisation

Posted: 22.12.2022

Beowulf (AIM: BEM; Spotlight: BEO), is pleased to provide an update on the progress being made by the Company’s wholly owned Finnish subsidiary Grafintec Oy (“Grafintec”) and the results and assays of a trenching programme for Grafintec’s wholly owned Rääpysjärvi natural flake …

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Natural graphite

Natural graphite is one of the minerals defined critical for the EU economy. It is used for refractory applications, brake pads, carbon brushes for electric motors, foundries, as a dry lubricant, for steel manufacturing and in battery industry, for anode manufacturing. Natural graphite is one of the most common materials used in battery anodes, thanks to its abundance, low cost, long cycle life and conductive properties.

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News

Shift to Mined vs. Man-Made Graphite Raises Shortage Risk for EVs

Posted: 1.2.2023

Natural graphite is greener than synthetic, leading auto makers to turn to mines for the mineral Mining companies are ramping up supplies of critical minerals for rechargeable batteries such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. Graphite, a key battery component, has …

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Battery production

The electrification of society and battery industry decisions have a significant impact on the extent in which climate targets can be achieved. The National Battery Strategy 2025 presents the means by which Finland can develop into a competitive, competent and sustainable part of the global battery industry. The foundation for all this is to promote sustainable battery production and electrification.

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Standard for Sustainable Exploration

Grafintec Oy has undertaken to adhere to the guidelines of the mineral exploration accountability system, renewed in 2021, where companies have undertaken to adhere policies sustainable for nature, people and economy.

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