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  • Global Graphite Deposits: A Comprehensive Guide to Sources
    Graphite is found in many places around the world, with significant deposits in:

    North America:

    * Canada: Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut

    * United States: New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan

    South America:

    * Brazil: Minas Gerais

    * Mexico: Sonora, Chihuahua

    Europe:

    * Austria: Styria

    * Czech Republic: Bohemia

    * Germany: Bavaria

    * Italy: Piedmont

    * Norway: Telemark

    * Russia: Siberia

    * Ukraine: Donbas region

    Asia:

    * China: Heilongjiang, Shandong, Hunan

    * India: Andhra Pradesh, Orissa

    * Japan: Hokkaido

    * North Korea: Kangwon

    * South Korea: Gangwon

    * Sri Lanka: Ratnapura

    * Vietnam: Son La

    Africa:

    * Madagascar: Antsirabe

    * Mozambique: Tete

    * South Africa: Limpopo

    * Tanzania: Shinyanga

    Australia:

    * New South Wales: Cobar, Broken Hill

    * Queensland: Cooktown, Charters Towers

    * Tasmania: West Coast

    Oceania:

    * Fiji: Vanua Levu

    * Papua New Guinea: Morobe

    This list is not exhaustive and there are many other smaller deposits around the world. The specific locations and quantities of graphite deposits can vary depending on the grade and quality of the graphite.

    It's also important to note that graphite is a common mineral, and it can be found in smaller quantities in many different rock types. The locations listed above are specifically known for having significant deposits that are commercially viable for mining.

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