Gratomic Welcomes New Director of Graphite Sales and Business Development

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Gratomic is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Luís Pereira Calha as the new Director of Graphite Sales and Business Development. With a solid background in strategic operations, Mr. Calha brings extensive experience in business development, contract negotiations, and strategic marketing, making him a suitable fit for the role. This move aligns with Gratomic's goal of enhancing its position in the EV battery supply chain through tailored product offerings and strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Forge Nano for value-added graphite applications.

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• Appointment of Fernando Luís Pereira Calha as Director of Graphite Sales and Business Development.
• Calha brings extensive experience in business development and strategic marketing.
• Collaboration with Forge Nano to enhance graphite production for lithium-ion batteries.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2022 / Gratomic Inc. ("Gratomic", "GRAT" or the "Company") (TSXV:GRAT)(OTCQX:CBULF)(FSE:CB82) is proud to welcome Fernando Luís Pereira Calha to the executive team. Mr. Calha will be stepping onboard as the Company's new Director of Graphite Sales and Business Development.

Mr. Calha is experienced in strategic operations and business to business development in the field of technical solutions, with a focus on measurable and sustainable results. He is also experienced in complex contract negotiations, strategic marketing, Business Units management and has extensive knowledge of Mining and O&G commissioning projects.

This new addition to the team has a strong and diverse educational and working background that makes him the optimal candidate for this position. Given his MBA in Business Management, Master's in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, Diploma in Mechanical and Production Engineering and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering coupled with his extensive working background, Mr. Calha is more than equipped to represent Gratomic as Head of Graphite Sales and Business Development.

With substantial expertise in international markets, extensive experience leading start-up of businesses and establishment of new product lines complimented by his vast experience in strategic marketing and "go-to-market" planning, the Company believes Mr. Calha to be well-suited to his new position with Gratomic.

Mr. Calha will be responsible for establishing a working relationship between Gratomic and its targeted end users through tailored product offerings and price strategies aimed at seizing the largest possible share of that market by ensuring that the Company has a complete and up-to-date understanding of the existing players and their unique specifications and requirements. He will manage the daily contacts with existing and potential customers, as well as the negotiation and execution of strategic supply contracts and offtakes. He will also liaise with institutional market entities, ensuring that Gratomic is always up to date with the latest developments.

About Gratomic

Gratomic is a multinational company with projects in Namibia, Brazil, and Canada. The Company is focused on becoming a leading global graphite supplier and aims to secure a strong position in the EV (Electric Vehicle) battery supply chain. With the continued development of its flagship Aukam project and further exploration on the Company's Capim Grosso property, Gratomic sets itself apart by seeking out unique top-quality assets around the world. True to its roots, the Company will continue to explore graphite opportunities displaying potential for development. The Company ranked third place in the top 10 preforming mining stocks on the 2022 TSX Venture 50™.

Large quantities of high-quality vein graphite have been shipped for testing to confirm its viability as an anode material. Gratomic is confident that the test results will provide a unique competitive advantage in its desired target markets. The Company will continue to update the public on the status of these tests and will provide results as soon as they become available.

The Company has formed a collaboration agreement with Forge Nano. With its patented ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) coating, this cooperation with Forge Nano is a key element to support Gratomic's strategies towards the value-added phases of production of graphite for anode applications, namely micronization, spheronization and coating, making Gratomic graphite a preferred choice for use in lithium-ion batteries.

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SOURCE: Gratomic Inc.

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FAQ

Who is Fernando Luís Pereira Calha and what is his role at Gratomic?

Fernando Luís Pereira Calha is the new Director of Graphite Sales and Business Development at Gratomic, bringing extensive experience in strategic operations and business development.

What is Gratomic's focus in the graphite market?

Gratomic is focused on becoming a leading global graphite supplier, especially within the EV battery supply chain, through the development of its Aukam project and Capim Grosso property.

What partnership did Gratomic announce in the press release?

Gratomic announced a collaboration with Forge Nano to support value-added phases of graphite production, aiming to improve applications for lithium-ion batteries.

What qualifications does Fernando Luís Pereira Calha bring to Gratomic?

Calha holds an MBA, a Master's in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, along with extensive industry experience.