Renascor Resources (ASX:RNU) has begun construction on the development of a purified spherical graphite (PSG) demonstration facility in Adelaide, South Australia.
The facility will convert graphite concentrate from Renascor’s Siviour graphite deposit in South Australia into PSG through a continuous production process. As a result, the company will be able to test, demonstrate and optimise its purification process.
Renascor, which has a market capitalisation of $160.22 million, considers that its purification process offers potential advantages over conventional purification methods used for PSG by avoiding the use of hydrofluoric acid.
The findings obtained from the demonstration facility will be used in the detailed design stage and carried through into construction and operation of the PFS facility.
Onsite commissioning is expected to begin in the December 2025 quarter, pending timely receipt of overseas equipment.
Managing Director David Christensen says the mobilisation of the construction crew and civil works starting highlights the process achieved to date and reinforces the company’s confidence in delivering the project on schedule.
Purified spherical graphite is an ultra-high purity form of graphite – more than 99.95% carbon – which is used primarily as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries. PSG can be used in fuel cells, semiconductors, LEDs, and nuclear reactors.
Renascor Resources is focused on developing a vertically battery anode material in South Australia.
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