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Entity · E-021

Sri Lanka Vein Deposit A

High-purity vein graphite deposit, smaller volume than flake sources.

MineExisting
Summary
Type
Mine
Region
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Open decisions
2
IDDateCategorySourceConfidenceStatusNotes
EV-0182026-03-04GeologyGeological survey dataMediumUnder ReviewVein-hosted deposit with exceptionally high purity (typically 90%+ Cg in situ) but narrow vein widths (0.3–1.2 meters) that limit mechanized extraction rates.
EV-0192026-03-05GeologyGeological survey dataMediumVerifiedTotal estimated resource of approximately 400,000 tonnes — roughly 2% of the tonnage available from either Brazilian deposit — positioning this source as a high-purity specialty supplement, not a primary volume source.
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Sri Lanka Vein Deposit AShips toPort of Long Beach
Gulf Coast hurricane exposure

A Gulf Coast processing site would be exposed to seasonal hurricane risk affecting operations and logistics.

MediumOpen
Ontario site incentive uncertainty

Canadian critical-minerals incentive programs supporting the Ontario site are subject to policy change.

LowMonitoring

This entity is not a dependency of any scenario yet.

Scope Gulf Coast processing site alternative

Evaluate a Gulf Coast processing site as an alternative to the Imperial Valley candidate.

MediumDraft
Apply for Ontario incentive program

Submit an application under the Canadian critical-minerals incentive program for the Ontario candidate site.

LowReview
Timeline
2026-03-04Evidence Added

Evidence Imported

Sri Lanka Vein Deposit A reserve estimates are consistent with prior regional geological survey data.

by Research Analyst

2026-03-02Entity Created

Sri Lanka Supplier Added

Sri Lanka Vein Deposit A added to the entity graph.

by Research Analyst