Vianode, the Norwegian advanced battery materials producer, has announced plans to build its first large-scale facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite in Ontario, Canada.
The project supports Canada’s role in the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance and aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for this essential battery material.
Synthetic graphite is vital for lithium-ion batteries and a range of defence and industrial technologies. Vianode’s Ontario facility will begin with an investment exceeding CA$2 billion (US$1.4bn), with phased expansions targeting up to 150,000 tonnes of annual capacity. The plant will support North American supply chain resilience across strategic sectors.
“North American supply chains are heavily reliant on graphite sourced from China for lithium-ion batteries, defence technologies, nuclear technology and more,” said Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode. “A large-scale facility in Ontario delivering high-performance anode graphite solutions will provide Canada with domestic capacity that will make supply chains more resilient.”
Ontario was selected following a rigorous due diligence process. Production is expected to begin in 2028, creating up to 1,000 jobs.
