Construction of the first phase of a high-end lithium battery materials project in Juungar Economic Development Zone has begun.

The project, funded by Liyang Tianmu Pilot Battery Material Technology Co, represents an initial investment of 2 billion yuan ($280 million) and spans approximately 600 mu (40 hectares).

Upon completion, the first phase will have an annual production capacity of 20,000 metric tons of silicon-carbon anode materials and 10,000 tons of porous carbon. Trial production is scheduled for September 2027, with full operations expected by the end of 2028. At full capacity, the project is projected to generate annual revenues of 4 to 5 billion yuan.

Tianmu Co, a national high-tech enterprise, serves as the exclusive industrialization partner for silicon-based anode materials developed by the Institute of Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its silicon-carbon anode products, which rival top international standards, are widely used in new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy applications, smart equipment, and power tools.

The company's broader plan for the Juungar site includes a total investment of 5 billion yuan across 1,200 mu, to be carried out in two phases. When fully completed, the facility will boast an annual capacity of 50,000 tons of silicon-carbon anodes and 30,000 tons of porous carbon.

Tianmu project's launch marks a key win for Juungar's investment drive and industrial chain expansion and is expected to accelerate the clustering and upgrading of the local new energy materials sector.