EV-035 · v1 · Graphite America
Preliminary engineering estimates place capital cost for a domestic purification line a…
Preliminary engineering estimates place capital cost for a domestic purification line at $85–110 million, with a wide range reflecting the absence of a directly comparable built precedent.
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Extracted Claim
Preliminary engineering estimates place capital cost for a domestic purification line at $85–110 million, with a wide range reflecting the absence of a directly comparable built precedent.
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MediumReviewed by Research Analyst · Accepted 2026-03-27
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| ID | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EV-034 | A domestic purification line has not been operated at commercial scale by any U.S. producer; the closest precedent is a 2023 pilot facility in North Carolina operating at approximately 1/20th of the throughput this program would require. | Medium |
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