POSCO Future M signed a 7-year MOU with LG Energy Solution to supply 720,000 tons of cathode and anode materials for EVs and energy storage
POSCO Future M signed a 7-year MOU with LG Energy Solution to supply 720,000 tons of cathode and anode materials for EVs and energy storage. The deal focuses on LFP cathodes and synthetic graphite, with full-scale shipments starting in 2024. POSCO is converting production lines and sourcing lithium from Argentina to enhance cost competitiveness. The partnership also includes R&D for sodium-ion batteries and other advanced technologies.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The agreement secures a long‑term revenue stream for POSCO Future M and deepens LG Energy Solution's supply chain for cost‑focused battery chemistries, reinforcing the shift toward lower‑cost EV batteries.
Market read
The deal highlights a strategic pivot toward affordable EV battery chemistries, likely supporting related stocks and commodity markets.
What to watch
Potential regulatory constraints on raw material sourcing and the execution risk of converting existing lines to LFP production.
Background
POSCO Future M, a spin‑off of the POSCO Group, signed a seven‑year memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solution to supply 720,000 tons of LFP cathodes and synthetic graphite anodes for EVs and energy‑storage applications.
Market effects
Boosts outlook for the EV battery materials sector as demand for LFP cathodes and synthetic graphite rises.
Strengthens South Korean battery supply chain and may lift related stocks in the region.
Adds to global supply‑side confidence for affordable EVs and data‑center storage, potentially easing price pressure on lithium commodities.
Counterpoint
If demand for high‑nickel chemistries rebounds, the LFP focus could limit upside for POSCO Future M.
Key entities
- CompanyPOSCO Future M
South Korean battery materials maker, part of POSCO Group.
- CompanyLG Energy Solution
Major South Korean battery manufacturer.




