We’ve been closely following GreenRoc Strategic Materials’ latest announcement — the company has made major progress on its Amitsoq Graphite Project in Greenland.
It has signed a purchase agreement with a leading Chinese graphite equipment manufacturer and secured a facility lease in Hørsholm, Denmark, to build a pilot processing plant for active anode materials (AAM).
This marks a meaningful step in Europe’s efforts to develop a localized, resilient natural graphite anode supply chain.
From Greenland to Denmark
According to the company, a complete set of processing equipment — including crushing, shaping, and classification systems — has been ordered to produce spherical graphite from flake feedstock.
The supplier, a Chinese graphite processing expert with over 100 production lines delivered worldwide, will provide the core technology for the pilot line.
The 300 m² facility at Kokkedal Industrial Park, north of Copenhagen, is ready for installation, scheduled for Q1 2026.
All operational permits have been approved, paving the way for construction.
Once operational, the pilot plant will validate GreenRoc’s full pathway from mined graphite to battery-grade anode materials — a key step toward commercial manufacturing in Europe.
A Boost to Europe’s Critical Minerals Strategy
The news comes as Europe accelerates its Critical Minerals Strategy, focusing on regional independence in battery materials.
GreenRoc’s CEO, Dan Smith, will highlight the project’s strategic role at the upcoming EU Raw Materials Week, emphasizing its contribution to a secure and sustainable graphite supply chain.
“We’re building a graphite anode production capability that supports Europe’s clean energy transition,” said Smith.
“This pilot facility is a critical step toward resource independence and commercial readiness.”
Our Perspective: From Resource to Manufacturing
This milestone reinforces a broader trend we see across the industry:
the center of competition in graphite anode production is shifting from mining to manufacturing.
GreenRoc’s decision to adopt advanced Chinese equipment underlines how process optimization and system integration have become the real differentiators in graphite manufacturing.
Our focus is on advancing continuous granulation, graphitization, and carbon-coating systems — solutions that deliver higher tap density, lower energy consumption, and better product consistency.
As global demand for natural graphite anodes grows, leadership will belong to those who master both materials science and process technology.
That’s the direction driving our daily work.