The British group **Falcon Energy Materials** has entered into a strategic partnership with the Moroccan company **Fluoralpha S.A.**, a subsidiary of the **Innovx** group, to establish a **production chain for purified and coated spherical graphite (CSPG)** in Jorf Lasfar, a critical material in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries.
The agreement provides for the **creation of a pilot unit** by the **second quarter of 2025**, ahead of the launch of a **large-capacity plant**. This infrastructure is expected to mark a global first outside of China in terms of large-scale CSPG production.
For Falcon, this partnership represents a strategic turning point. Thanks to Fluoralpha, an emerging player in the production of **anhydrous hydrofluoric acid (AHF)** in Morocco, the company secures one of the most sensitive chemical components in the graphite purification process. This local supply reduces logistical risks associated with the transport of corrosive materials while ensuring **complete control of the industrial chain**.
“We are delighted to integrate Fluoralpha into our ecosystem. This collaboration allows us to anchor our project in Morocco, with direct access to critical resources and a high-performance industrial environment,” says **Matthieu Bos**, CEO of Falcon.
**Fluoralpha**, for its part, relies on the transformation of **fluosilicate**, a by-product of phosphate refining, to produce very high purity AHF as well as **synthetic fluorine**. It thus valorizes a local by-product, in line with Morocco’s strategy for green industrialization and the transformation of mineral resources.
The pilot unit will produce approximately **100 kg of graphite per day**, intended for technical validation by international industrial partners and for the conclusion of **long-term supply contracts**. The main plant project could be located in the **X Park**, an industrial area owned by Innovx, in close proximity to the port of Jorf Lasfar, thus facilitating exports to Europe.
Beyond mere production, Falcon aims to **embed itself sustainably in the Moroccan industrial and scientific fabric**, strengthening its ties with research and training local skills in strategic areas related to battery materials.
The British company is developing an **integrated supply chain**, from the extraction of natural graphite in the **Republic of Guinea** to its advanced processing in Morocco. With an optimal geographical positioning and a strong commitment to **environmental, social, and governance (ESG)** standards, Falcon intends to position itself as an **ethical and competitive player in a rapidly changing global market**.
With Barlamane