Expanding Market Presence Aphex's recent expansion plans into China's graphite industry, including a $30 million project to produce battery-grade graphite and graphene oxide, present opportunities to position complementary software and tools tailored for manufacturing and project management within the energy storage supply chain.

Battery Industry Focus Given the company's strategic involvement in graphite for lithium-ion batteries and a potential offtake agreement with a battery metals producer, there is a clear opportunity to deliver software solutions that optimize production planning, supply chain management, or battery technology innovations.

Supply Chain Resilience The market's tight supply and forecasted demand surge for graphite used in EV batteries suggest a need for advanced planning tools; Aphex can offer collaborative project management platforms to enhance efficiency and agility for mining and processing operations.

Sustainability Investments With plans to build renewable energy facilities for manufacturing, Aphex can target industries prioritizing environmental sustainability by providing solutions that help monitor, report, and optimize energy use and sustainability metrics within their operations.

Market Growth Opportunities The rising demand for natural and synthetic graphite in the battery sector positions Aphex to offer supply chain coordination, inventory oversight, and compliance solutions, enabling clients to scale efficiently while managing market volatility.