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Lucid Forms MINAC With Critical Minerals Producers to Bolster U.S. EV Supply Chain
Small Cap Investments Research Team
October 31, 20263 min read
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Lucid expands domestic supply-chain push
Lucid Group said it has joined with Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration, or MINAC, a group aimed at accelerating domestic critical mineral production and improving access to U.S.-sourced materials for automotive manufacturing.
The initiative is positioned as a supply-chain and industrial-policy effort rather than a direct operating update, but it reinforces Lucid’s strategy of aligning its EV manufacturing footprint in Arizona with a more localized materials base.
What MINAC is designed to do
According to Lucid, the collaboration will focus on completing offtake agreements for American critical minerals, removing barriers to commercialization, expanding coordination between mining and automotive companies, and supporting qualification and procurement of domestically produced materials by U.S.-based automakers and Tier 1 suppliers.
For investors, the key takeaway is that Lucid is attempting to reduce exposure to foreign supply chains in battery and vehicle inputs, a theme that has become increasingly important across the EV sector.
Partners bring exposure to nickel, manganese, graphite and recycling
Alaska Energy Metals is developing a large-scale nickel project in Alaska, with nickel described as a critical component in lithium-ion batteries. Electric Metals is advancing the Emily manganese project in Minnesota, while Graphite One is developing graphite production facilities in the United States, including synthetic graphite in Ohio and natural graphite in Northern Alaska.
RecycLiCo is focused on refining and battery-material recovery, using hydrometallurgical processes to recover lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap. Together, the partners cover several of the most important inputs in EV battery supply chains.
Lucid ties the initiative to Arizona manufacturing
Lucid said the Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity SUV are assembled at its vertically integrated factory in Arizona. The company framed MINAC as a way to support American automotive manufacturing while strengthening resilience, traceability and domestic sourcing.
The announcement also underscores Lucid’s effort to position its U.S. manufacturing base as a strategic asset at a time when automakers are under pressure to secure battery materials and reduce dependence on overseas suppliers.
Existing supply agreements and production timelines matter
Lucid and Graphite One said they have previously announced agreements to supply synthetic and natural graphite to Lucid once production begins. Graphite One said both of its U.S. sites are expected to begin producing graphite by 2028.
That detail is important for investors because it suggests MINAC is intended to support a longer-dated supply buildout rather than solve near-term sourcing constraints. The collaboration may therefore be more relevant to medium-term procurement visibility and strategic planning than to immediate production economics.
Political support highlights industrial-policy angle
Lucid and its partners are scheduled to hold a roundtable in Washington, D.C. later on July 23, 2025, with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Reps. Nick Begich and Andy Biggs. The company also cited supportive comments from several lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Kelly and Reps. Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani.
The political backdrop reinforces the national-security framing around critical minerals, domestic sourcing and U.S. industrial competitiveness. For market participants, that can matter because policy support may improve the odds of permitting, financing or procurement momentum for domestic projects tied to EV supply chains.
Investor implications for Lucid and the broader EV complex
The announcement does not change Lucid’s vehicle lineup or production guidance, but it does add another layer to the company’s supply-chain narrative. In a sector where battery inputs remain a strategic bottleneck, partnerships that improve access to nickel, manganese, graphite and recycled materials can be viewed as supportive of long-term manufacturing resilience.
For peers and suppliers, MINAC may be read as part of a broader trend toward onshoring critical materials for EV and defense applications. The practical impact will depend on whether the collaboration leads to binding offtake agreements, commercial production and reliable domestic volumes over time.
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