Industrial Minerals


Shortages in Chinese graphite

18 January 2010


Severe weather impacts graphite supply amid low inventories; price hikes possible

Keywords: Graphite, prices, refractories, metallurgy, snow, supply

The severe cold weather in China is starting to impact graphite supply, as production levels are much lower than normal and inventories are next to nothing.

 

It is usual for Chinese graphite production to slow or even cease during the winter months. However this winter has been exceptional, with operations...