Li-ion batteries
High-energy-density anodes for EV and storage.
Osumita Project · Cojedes, Venezuela
High-crystallinity
flake graphite
for the energy transition.
Cinteli is driving the study and development of the Cerro Osumita graphite deposit: a metamorphic body with in-situ grades of 7-10%, beneficiable to 92%+, with GD 60 crystallinity and critical applications in lithium batteries, electrodes, refractories and graphene.
92%+
Beneficiated purity
GD 60
Crystallinity
3.35 Å
d₀₀₂ spacing
472 °C
Onset of oxidation
Cerro Osumita · live
C
under study
7–10%
In-situ grade
92%+
Purity
GD 60
Crystallinity
Strategic applications
Where this graphite fits.
GD 60 crystallinity, 3.35 Å d₀₀₂ spacing and oxidation onset at 472 °C: a profile aimed at high-value uses.
Graphene and advanced materials
Ideal precursor due to crystallinity and low ash content.
Electrodes and refractories
Steel, chemical and foundry industries.
Lubricants and mining
High-value traditional industrial applications.
Investment thesis
Why graphite and why now?
High-crystallinity flake graphite is a critical mineral for global electrification.
4×
Demand
Energy transition
Anode demand for lithium-ion batteries will grow 4× by 2030. Each electric vehicle and each stationary storage system needs 50–100 kg of graphite.
Flake
Quality
Crystalline, not amorphous
Natural flake graphite commands a higher market value than synthetic or amorphous material, and unlocks superior technology applications.
≈70%
Geography
Strategic nearshoring
Global supply is concentrated in China. American deposits gain relevance as buyers look for diversified value chains.
Project path
From sample to battery grade.
- 01
Characterisation
Petrological, mineralogical and beneficiation studies already completed on the deposit.
- 02
In-situ grade
Concentrations of 7–10% in a metamorphic flake-graphite body.
- 03
Beneficiation
Process route toward 92%+ purity, with a 99.9% battery-grade target.
- 04
Structuring
Technical, environmental and commercial design with ESG, traceability and a digital twin.
Flagship project
Cerro Osumita: a world-class asset.
Located in Cojedes State, Venezuela, Cerro Osumita is a metamorphic graphite deposit extensively characterized through petrological, mineralogical and beneficiation studies. In-situ concentrations of 7–10% and its crystallinity position it among the most promising deposits in the region.
Cinteli leads the technical, environmental and commercial structuring of the project with an ESG focus, geospatial traceability and a mining digital twin.
ESG
Environmental and social design from the start.
Traceability
Geodata across the deposit and the process.
Digital twin
A mining model for territorial decisions.
Sheet · Osumita
Cerro Osumita
Cojedes · Venezuela
- Location
- Cerro Osumita, Cojedes (VE)
- Type
- Metamorphic flake graphite
- In-situ grade
- 7–10%
- Beneficiated purity
- 92%+ (target 99.9% battery grade)
- Crystallinity
- GD 60 · 68–70%
- d₀₀₂
- 3.35 Å
- Thermal stability
- Onset of oxidation 472 ± 27 °C
- Status
- Advanced study phase
Osumita project
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