- Business
- Great Lakes Graphite Inc. operates as an industrial minerals processing company specializing in the production and supply of high-quality, value-added carbon products. Its core offerings include high purity graphite products, spherical graphite products, and micronized graphite products, catering primarily to advanced industrial applications such as battery manufacturing and other clean technology sectors. The company supports a vertically integrated supply chain model, enabling consistent delivery of specialized graphite materials tailored to customer specifications across North America. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Great Lakes Graphite manages key assets including the Lochaber Graphite Deposit in southwestern Québec, acquired as part of its strategic growth initiatives. Recent major developments include the acquisition of significant stakes in the Lochaber property and the establishment of partnerships with technology firms like Process Research ORTECH to advance graphite purification techniques. Additionally, strategic agreements have been made to secure long-term supply and manufacturing capacities, positioning Great Lakes Graphite as a rising supplier in the regional market with increasing demand for micronized and battery-grade graphite products. The company has undergone rebranding efforts, now doing business as NovoCarbon Corporation, reflecting its broadened focus on clean technology minerals processing and innovation in graphite product enhancements and applications. Its ongoing expansions and partnerships aim to solidify its role in the industrial minerals sector with a focus on sustainable, high-value carbon solutions for North American customers.