Global Battery (GB) Materials has launched as a vertically integrated critical minerals and technology company, created through the strategic combination of South Korea’s SongWoo EM and the Canadian assets of G6 Energy.
Backed by strategic and institutional investors, the new company is focused on building and scaling a supply chain outside China for graphite-based battery anode materials. GB Materials expects to start production of active anode material in 2028.
The company combines Canadian natural resource strength and South Korean process technology. In Canada, GB Materials owns the Kearney Mine in Ontario, which it plans to restart. As a previously producing natural graphite asset, the site features a high-quality mineral resource, existing infrastructure and government support.
The company operates an advanced pilot plant and research center in Siheung, South Korea, providing the technological foundation for its downstream operations. The facility uses processes that achieve high yields and consistent quality to meet the standards required for EVs as well as grid-scale storage and defense applications, according to the company.
“We are bringing together proven assets in Tier 1 jurisdictions and experienced leadership to accelerate the development of a sustainable supply chain for graphite anode materials,” said Chairman Renaud Adams.
Source: Global Battery Materials
