Carbon sourced from Pennsylvania and West Virginia coal mines is a key ingredient in developing advanced battery anode material
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 26, 2025) – C-BATT’s all-American battery will be powered by one of the nation’s most historic energy sources: coal from Northern Appalachia.
The company announced today that its high-capacity battery anode material, Obsidia™, will be developed using bituminous coal mined from the Pennsylvania Mining Complex (PAMC)—which includes the largest underground coal mining complex and preparation plant in North America. This move reinforces C-BATT’s commitment to domestic sourcing and energy independence while showcasing innovation in repurposing traditional resources for next-generation technologies.
Located across Washington and Greene Counties in Pennsylvania and extending into northern West Virginia, PAMC coal plays a critical role in the development of Obsidia™, which stores more lithium per gram than conventional graphite. The coal is sourced specifically from the Bailey, Enlow Fork, and Harvey mines, all part of the Pittsburgh Seam—one of the richest and most economically significant coal beds in the United States. The mines are operated by Core Natural Resources, Inc.
“The use of American coal in this emerging sector represents a meaningful step toward reducing dependence on foreign graphite and critical minerals, while giving new purpose to a traditional resource,” said Bill Easter, President of C-BATT. “As we continue scaling production of Obsidia™, our use of locally sourced carbon underscores a broader commitment to U.S. energy innovation and resilience.”
Obsidia™ is not only domestically produced but also cost-effective—offering a market-ready price point significantly lower than most silicon-based anode alternatives. C-BATT’s fully domestic supply chain adds security and value for commercial battery applications.
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About C-BATT
Founded in 2023, C-BATT is a joint venture between X-BATT®, a pioneer in advanced battery materials, and CONSOL Innovations. C-BATT is developing ObsidiaTM to help solve the ongoing supply chain challenges due to the electrification movement. C-BATT’s solution improves battery energy density and cycle life beyond what traditional materials can offer. The C-BATT battery lab is in Oviedo, FL, just outside the University of Central Florida. For battery materials development, C-BATT will use CONSOL Innovations’ domestically sourced carbon resources. To learn more about Obsidia™ and C-BATT’s U.S.-based energy solutions, visit www.cbattmaterials.com.
About X-BATT®
Established in 2019, X-BATT® focuses on leveraging its patented technology for high-capacity, low-cost, scalable lithium-ion battery components and provides customized, cutting-edge solutions that will allow the renewable energy future to be fully realized. www.x-battinc.com
About CONSOL Innovations
CONSOL Innovations LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, Inc., is dedicated to creating long-term value through sustainable innovations in the carbon products and carbon management markets. With a mission to “Reimagine Carbon for a Sustainable Future,” CONSOL Innovations is founded on the belief that our abundant carbon resources, which have fueled human progress since the Industrial Revolution, can also serve as an important building block for meeting the critical and evolving needs of society going forward. The company, with primary operations in Triadelphia, WV, is focused on providing disruptive, carbon-based solutions for growing industries including aerospace, building products, and energy storage. https://corenaturalresources.com/sustainability/consol-innovations/