Mercury Carbon

Mercury Carbon’s Latest Market Insights: Anthracite & Graphite in 2024 ?? At Mercury Carbon, we are dedicated to driving innovation and sharing knowledge within the carbon materials industry. Here's a quick snapshot of our latest findings on two critical markets: ?? Ultra-High-Grade Anthracite: - Representing the pinnacle of carbon purity, UHG anthracite accounts for just 30 million tons of global production annually. - Applications in?EAF steelmaking,?battery technology, and?water filtration?are driving demand. - Growth forecast: Demand to rise by?5–10 million tons?in the next decade, fueled by the shift towards environmentally-friendly steel production. ??? Graphite: The Future of Energy Storage - Natural graphite dominates the market, but synthetic graphite leads in?lithium-ion battery anodes, where it constitutes over 50% of every battery. - Projected demand for natural graphite to?triple by 2030, with EV and energy storage technologies as key catalysts. - The U.S. is ramping up efforts to explore domestic graphite production, emphasizing its status as a?critical mineral. Key Market Trends: - The rise of?EAF steelmaking, set to increase its share of global steel production from?29% to 41% by 2030. - A potential?25–50% price surge?in graphite by 2030, driven by soaring demand in the EV market. - Innovation in graphitization of anthracite to produce?cost-effective, high-purity graphite, ideal for industrial applications. We’re excited to see how these trends shape the future of the industry and are committed to staying at the forefront of these developments. From all of us at Mercury Carbon, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Want to learn more about the opportunities in these markets? Connect with us at?www.MercuryCarbon.com. #Anthracite #Graphite #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #Innovation