graphite plant

Graphite mines in the United States largely closed down seven decades ago. Mining the ubiquitous mineral found in everything from nuclear reactors to pencils seemed to make little sense when it could be imported inexpensively from other nations, especially China.That view is changing now. And, Alabama is among the states taking part.

A new factory will be opening in Coosa County that will be used to produce materials needed to build batteries for electric cars. Westwater Resources Inc.…