NextSource Materials (NEXT) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
23 Feb, 2026Strategic positioning and market opportunity
Operates a world-class graphite mine in Madagascar with over 100 years of mine life and significant expansion potential, supporting a vertically integrated battery materials supply chain.
Developing a large-scale battery anode facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with proven anode technology and verified compatibility with Tier 1 OEMs.
Secured offtake agreements with major partners, including Mitsubishi Chemical and thyssenkrupp, de-risking project development and underpinning future revenues.
Positioned as a leading ex-China supplier of critical battery materials amid intensifying global demand and trade restrictions on Chinese graphite.
Flake graphite demand for batteries is projected to more than triple by 2035, driven by EV growth and supply chain diversification.
Project development and financial highlights
Molo Graphite Mine currently produces 11,000 tpa, with expansion potential up to 150,000 tpa; resources support long-term growth.
UAE BAF to be developed in two phases, with initial capex of $150M and total capex of $291M, targeting 30,000 tpa production at full ramp-up.
Projected BAF economics include $195M in annual revenues, $76M EBITDA, 24.2% IRR, and a 4.6-year payback period.
IFC to provide a $91M debt facility for Molo phase 2 expansion, covering about half of expected capital costs.
Vision Blue Resources is a strategic cornerstone investor, holding 47.5% and providing over $122M in funding support.
Technology, partnerships, and competitive advantages
Exclusive IP agreement with a leading anode producer enables production of spheronized and coated graphite for battery applications.
Technical process for producing battery-grade graphite is verified and pre-qualified by major OEMs, providing a fast-track to market.
Multi-year offtake with Mitsubishi Chemical covers 9,000 tpa of anode material for North American EVs, accelerating BAF development.
LOI with Hanwa and JOGMEC for up to $30M strategic investment in UAE BAF, with exclusivity through March 2026.
Modular production approach allows capacity to scale with OEM demand and market growth.
