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POSCO deepens alliance with Black Rock
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Report summary
POSCO has strengthened its relationship with junior miner Black Rock Mining with a US$ 40 million investment, guaranteeing the steel and battery anode giant the entirety of fine flake graphite production from the first two modules at the proposed Mahenge mine, Tanzania. However, with ambitious plans to reduce China's dominance of anodes, POSCO will need to invest even more throughout the entire value chain.
Table of contents
- The deal:
- The mine:
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Our view:
- Decoupling from China’s anode supply will be no easy feat
- POSCO’s compliance with the IRA will depend on the availability of ex-China flake supply
Tables and charts
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Timeline of POSCO's interest in Black Rock MiningMahenge mine (Faru Graphite) equity ownershipMahenge resources and reserves
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China continues to dominate anode supply chain, despite effortsSouth Korea continues to rely on China for graphiteIn order to meet flake requirements, POSCO will need to invest further in the graphite supply chain
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