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Obsidia Lithium-ion Battery
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Stable under pressure. Built for underground performance.

C-BATT comes from the mining world, where safety is everything. Obsidia is designed from the ground up for safety. Heavy-duty cycling, continuous operation, confined environments, and costly downtime demand materials engineered for durability and dependable long-term performance. Obsidia-graphite blend batteries deliver all this with increased safety without sacrificing energy density.

Obsidia is C-BATT’s domestically produced anode material, designed to support durable cycling performance, low swelling, and safe operation for underground mining applications.

Obsidia™

The Obsidia Advantage

FOR UNDERGROUNG MINING EQUIPMENT

Reduced swelling. Reliable long-term operations.

Underground battery systems operate under constant stress from heavy-duty cycling, confined operating environments, and demanding runtime requirements. Runaway thermal events from over-discharging batteries or cycle-life failures can be catastrophic underground. Obsidia is engineered to support durable, long-term performance while helping reduce swelling-related stress within battery systems used for underground equipment.

As a graphite-blend additive, Obsidia can be evaluated within existing lithium-ion manufacturing workflows without major production-line changes.

Underground
Battery-Electric Vehicles

Battery-electric mining vehicles require battery systems capable of supporting heavy loads, extended runtime, and ultra-safe performance underground. Obsidia blends are engineered to support durable cycling performance while maintaining superior energy density for vehicle applications.

The Advantage:

  • Durable heavy-load cycling
  • Reliable runtime performance
  • Increased energy density
Underground Safety
& Operational Reliability

These environments require battery systems that remain dependable, even during deep battery cycling, mining equipment accidents, and harsh power draws. Obsidia is engineered to support stable battery operation and help manufacturers and operators evaluate domestic battery material sourcing strategies.

The Advantage:

  • Safe deep cycle stability
  • Durable long-term cycling
  • Safe storage at any charge state
Mining Equipment
& Fleet Electrification

As operations continue to transition away from diesel-powered systems, electrified equipment platforms require battery systems designed for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance. Low-swelling anode materials may help extend battery life while reducing stress within compact battery systems.

The Advantage:

  • Long operational life
  • No compromise on energy density
  • Reduced maintenance disruption
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Built for rugged operational demands.

Obsidia is available as a graphite-blend additive for existing lithium-ion anode formulations. At blend ratios around 10%, Obsidia realizes deep cycling and longer life with no compromise in safety or energy density.

C-BATT works directly with mining equipment manufacturers, battery integrators, electrification programs, and industrial development teams to evaluate advanced battery materials solutions for underground environments.

Domestic Supply Chain

Underground mining operations depend on reliable supply chains and long-term equipment availability. Delays tied to imported materials or constrained foreign supply chains can directly affect operations and maintenance schedules.

C-BATT has verified Obsidia’s supply chain down to basic chemical feedstock. All material inputs come from U.S. suppliers using U.S.-manufactured materials. Developed in Florida and produced in West Virginia, Obsidia provides manufacturers with a domestic anode material designed for performance, traceability, and scalable production development.

Backed by Core Natural Resources, C-BATT combines verified domestic sourcing with industrial infrastructure positioned to support long-term American battery-material manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Obsidia support underground mining battery systems?

Obsidia is designed to support durable cycling performance, low swelling, and reliable operation under demanding charge and discharge conditions commonly found in underground equipment applications, without compromising energy density.  This dramatically increases safety with fewer tradeoffs.

Why does low swelling matter in mining battery systems?

Battery systems operating in compact underground equipment environments may experience added stress from volumetric expansion during repeated cycling. Obsidia’s low swelling characteristics may help reduce mechanical strain compared to higher-expansion anode materials. A safer battery is the result.

Does integrating Obsidia require major manufacturing changes?

No. Obsidia is available as a graphite-blend additive for existing lithium-ion anode formulations. At blend ratios around 10% or lower, manufacturers can evaluate the material within conventional production workflows without major cell-line modifications.

Can Obsidia support heavy-duty mining equipment applications?

Obsidia is engineered for applications requiring repeated cycling and long-term operational durability. Heavy-load underground equipment operating under demanding duty cycles may benefit from improved cycling stability and battery longevity. Obsidia’s safety features come with no degradation in discharge or charge rates or energy density.

Why does domestic sourcing matter for underground mining operations?

Supply-chain reliability and operational continuity are increasingly important for industrial operators and equipment manufacturers. C-BATT’s fully domestic supply chain helps support long-term sourcing stability while reducing dependence on foreign-dominated graphite supply chains. C-BATT comes, in part, from American mines and is made to help American miners.

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