Graphite restrictions produce fears and opportunities

In recent times, many western governments have assessed graphite as being a mineral of strategic importance. Concurrently, producers in China have been lobbying the government to provide graphite with protections similar to those which rare earths presently receive.

China, Brazil, India and Canada produce most of the world’s graphite; with China alone producing more than 70% of the world’s supply. If China’s approach to rare earths was applied to graphite, the impact on global demand, supply and prices would be significant.

It is within this context that graphite has become the commodity of interest for many North American explorers. Canadian companies in particular are well-placed to leverage local reserves of the mineral.

Intierra Resource Intelligence Executive Director, Glen Jones, will offer insights into the current situation when he presents “Graphite: Who are the Players and Where are the Properties?” at Vancouver’s World Resource Investment Conference.

Commencing at 11.00 am, Sunday June 3^rd, Mr. Jones’ presentation will focus on companies that are listed on the Toronto Exchange and Toronto Venture Exchange.

Held across June 3^rd and 4^th at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, the conference brings together leading sector players with an audience of industry experts and retail investors to discuss the global outlook and potential investment strategies for commodities.

Visit Intierra at Booth 1214/1216 during the World Resource Investment Conference, Vancouver.

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