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Podcast: Everything Electric Podcast
Episode: Are Batteries Bad for the Planet? Zero Emission Mining with NMG | Fully Charged Show Podcast
Description: In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the unsung hero of lithium-ion batteries: Graphite. As the key component of a battery's anode, graphite plays a critical role in powering EVs and energy storage solutions. However, with over 95% of the world's graphite refined in China, diversifying the supply chain is more important than ever. We delve into how companies like Quebec-based Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) are stepping up, promising carbon-neutral graphite—an ambitious goal for an industry reliant on mining and refining raw materials. The company, backed by supply agreements with GM...