An old factory in Welland, Ont., sat derelict for years — until someone discovered it could be worth billions
April 22, 2026 · Financial Post

Synthetic Graphite, recovered and repurposed from former world-class manufacturing sites in North America and Europe.
Discuss Supply2.3 million tonnes
Estimated synthetic graphite across ReGen's seven sites.
30 million EVs
Vehicles that ReGen’s graphite could supply with battery-grade anode material.
7 sites
Across Canada, the United States and Italy.
Existing synthetic graphite already on site is excavated, sorted and crushed.
The recovered synthetic graphite is milled and purified to anode-grade specifications using ReGen’s proprietary process.
Batteries, energy storage, defence and aerospace.
Linamar Corporation and Regen Resources announced on March 2, 2026 a strategic alliance aimed at advancing the commercialization of synthetic graphite assets located in Welland, Ontario, supporting the development of a domestic supply of battery-grade synthetic graphite for industrial and automotive applications.
Latest milestone
March 2, 2026
Natural Resources Canada named the Welland project in the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance.
April 22, 2026 · Financial Post
October 2026 · Made in Welland, 2026 issue – Welland Economic Development
March 2, 2026