CATL said on April 21, 2026, that sodium-ion batteries are ready for mass production this year, a move that could loosen pressure on lithium, copper and graphite supply chains if the chemistry proves durable at scale.
NextSource Materials has signed a binding agreement with Syrah Resources to supply natural graphite fines for its planned battery anode facility in Abu Dhabi, adding a second feedstock route as the project moves closer to a final investment decision. The deal, announced March 2, 2026, gives the Canadian battery materials company more flexibility as it builds a facility designed to produce anode active material for lithium-ion batteries.
