Westwater Resources

Westwater Resources, based in Colorado, is a leading developer of battery-grade natural graphite for lithium-ion batteries. Their Kellyton plant in Alabama produces high-purity graphite, advancing clean energy storage and reducing foreign dependency.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Centennial, Colorado

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Company Overview

Westwater Resources, Inc., founded in 1977 in Centennial, Colorado, pivoted from uranium mining to become a leading U.S. developer of battery-grade natural graphite for lithium-ion batteries. Its mission is to provide sustainable, domestically sourced energy materials to advance clean energy systems and reduce dependence on foreign imports.

Battery Technology

Produces Coated Spherical Purified Graphite (CSPG) and Purified Micronized Graphite (PMG) from the Coosa Graphite Deposit. Uses DEXDG formulation to enhance conductivity and charging speeds. Manufacturing at the ISO-compliant Kellyton plant employs advanced purification and coating processes, with phased expansion boosting capacity to 12,500 t of CSPG annually and a qualification line producing 1 t/day.

Products

Flagship CSPG for lithium-ion battery anodes (over 200 lb graphite per EV battery), DEXDG formulation for improved conductivity and charging, and PMG for lead-acid, alkaline, and lithium primary batteries, all offering high purity and consistency.

Recent Projects

Phase I of the Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant near completion with 12,500 t annual CSPG capacity. Partnership with Hiller Carbon to produce 14,000 t/year of graphite fines. Kellyton achieved ISO 9001/14001 certifications. Raised $150 M debt financing and launched $50 M ATM offering in 2025; secured 2024 debt exclusivity agreement.

Investors

Public investors hold 90.2%; T. Rowe Price Associates and Vanguard Group hold 7.0%; insiders (Executive Chairman Terence J. Cryan and CFO Steve Cates) hold between 2.8% and 4.3%; public entities hold 3.2%. Cantor Fitzgerald syndicated Phase I debt, and the company secured debt financing via a 2024 agreement.

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