Summary
This project will support a five-day graphite-focused workshop in Sri Lanka in April 2026, including three days of field visits to major graphite mines at Bogala, Kahatagaha, and Ragedara. The event will convene 50–75 experts (15 from the U.S.) across academia, industry, and government to address research priorities on natural graphite. This mineral is essential for lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and advanced materials. Sri Lanka’s century-old vein graphite offers a unique, high-purity resource and geologic analog for unexplored U.S. deposits. This workshop will launch collaborative U.S.–S
