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Mike discusses synthetic graphite and its importance in modern manufacturing with Haroldo Andrade from Unimetals.

Featuring Haroldo Andrade, North American Commercial and Logistics Director for Unimetals Episode Summary In this episode, Mike sits down with Haroldo Andrade of Unimetals for a timely conversation about synthetic graphite, sustainability, and the critical materials needed to power heavy industry, battery production, AI data centers, and the energy transition. Haroldo explains why synthetic graphite is essential to modern manufacturing and infrastructure, how circular carbon practices can reduce environmental impact, and why the United States faces a major domestic supply gap as demand grows. The conversation also explores the tension between decarbonization goals and manufacturing costs, regional differences in sustainability strategy, workforce development, and Unimetals’ global expansion. Key Topics Discussed Why synthetic graphite is a critical material for steelmaking, battery anodes, and energy storage The projected U.S. synthetic graphite supply deficit and why domestic production matters How China’s dominance in graphite processing affects global supply chains The role of circular carbon and petroleum coke feedstock in reducing environmental impact Balancing…

People in this episode

Host: Mike

Guest: Haroldo Andrade

Topics covered

• synthetic graphite
• circular carbon
• critical materials
• sustainability
• energy transition
• manufacturing costs

Keywords

• synthetic graphite
• circular carbon
• energy storage
• battery production
• decarbonization
• supply chain
• workforce development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unimetals, United States, China

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