Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Joins The Military Power Sources Consortium And The American Carbon Society
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials (FCSMF) has joined the Military Power Sources Consortium (MPSC) and the American Carbon Society, strengthening its position in North America's critical mineral supply chain. As a member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, the company aims to support the onshoring of high-quality natural flake graphite for defense and advanced technology applications.
The company's 100% owned Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca projects in Québec are positioned to address the U.S. graphite supply shortage, as Benchmark Minerals forecasts no domestic source by 2030. This comes as the DoD has awarded US$45.85 million to advance North American natural flake graphite projects over the past two years.
Additionally, the company appointed Jason Latkowcer as Vice President of Corporate Development, bringing 14 years of experience in corporate development, capital markets, and strategic partnerships.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials (FCSMF) si è unita al Military Power Sources Consortium (MPSC) e alla American Carbon Society, rafforzando la sua posizione nella catena di approvvigionamento di minerali critici in Nord America. Come membro del U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, l'azienda mira a sostenere il riporto in patria di grafite naturale a scaglie di alta qualità per applicazioni nel settore della difesa e della tecnologia avanzata.
I progetti Lac Knife e Lac Tétépisca, di proprietà al 100% dell'azienda, in Québec, sono posizionati per affrontare la carenza di fornitura di grafite negli Stati Uniti, poiché Benchmark Minerals prevede che non ci saranno fonti nazionali entro il 2030. Questo avviene mentre il DoD ha assegnato 45,85 milioni di dollari per promuovere i progetti di grafite naturale a scaglie in Nord America negli ultimi due anni.
Inoltre, l'azienda ha nominato Jason Latkowcer come Vice Presidente dello Sviluppo Aziendale, portando con sé 14 anni di esperienza nello sviluppo aziendale, nei mercati dei capitali e nelle partnership strategiche.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials (FCSMF) se ha unido al Military Power Sources Consortium (MPSC) y a la American Carbon Society, fortaleciendo su posición en la cadena de suministro de minerales críticos en América del Norte. Como miembro del U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, la empresa tiene como objetivo apoyar la reubicación de grafito natural en escamas de alta calidad para aplicaciones en defensa y tecnología avanzada.
Los proyectos Lac Knife y Lac Tétépisca, de propiedad 100% de la empresa, en Quebec, están posicionados para abordar la escasez de suministro de grafito en EE. UU., ya que Benchmark Minerals pronostica que no habrá fuentes nacionales para 2030. Esto ocurre mientras el DoD ha otorgado 45,85 millones de dólares para avanzar en proyectos de grafito natural en escamas en América del Norte en los últimos dos años.
Además, la empresa ha nombrado a Jason Latkowcer como Vicepresidente de Desarrollo Corporativo, aportando 14 años de experiencia en desarrollo corporativo, mercados de capitales y asociaciones estratégicas.
포커스 그래파이트 어드밴스드 머티리얼스 (FCSMF)는 군사 전원 공급원 컨소시엄(MPSC)과 미국 탄소 협회에 가입하여 북미의 중요한 광물 공급망에서의 입지를 강화했습니다. 미국 방위 산업 기반 컨소시엄의 일원으로서, 이 회사는 방위 및 첨단 기술 응용을 위한 고품질 자연 조각 그래파이트의 국내 생산을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
퀘벡에 있는 이 회사의 100% 소유 락 나이프 및 락 테테피스카 프로젝트는 미국의 그래파이트 공급 부족 문제를 해결하기 위해 위치하고 있으며, 벤치마크 미네랄스는 2030년까지 국내 공급원이 없을 것이라고 예측하고 있습니다. 이는 지난 2년 동안 국방부가 북미 자연 조각 그래파이트 프로젝트를 진전시키기 위해 4,585만 달러를 지원한 것과 관련이 있습니다.
또한, 이 회사는 제이슨 랏코우처를 기업 개발 부사장으로 임명하여 기업 개발, 자본 시장 및 전략적 파트너십 분야에서 14년의 경험을 가져왔습니다.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials (FCSMF) a rejoint le Military Power Sources Consortium (MPSC) et l'American Carbon Society, renforçant ainsi sa position dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement en minéraux critiques en Amérique du Nord. En tant que membre du U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, l'entreprise vise à soutenir le rapatriement de graphite naturel en flocons de haute qualité pour des applications de défense et de technologie avancée.
Les projets Lac Knife et Lac Tétépisca, entièrement détenus par l'entreprise, au Québec, sont positionnés pour répondre à la pénurie d'approvisionnement en graphite aux États-Unis, alors que Benchmark Minerals prévoit qu'il n'y aura pas de source nationale d'ici 2030. Cela survient alors que le DoD a attribué 45,85 millions de dollars pour faire avancer les projets de graphite naturel en flocons en Amérique du Nord au cours des deux dernières années.
De plus, l'entreprise a nommé Jason Latkowcer au poste de vice-président du développement d'entreprise, apportant 14 ans d'expérience dans le développement d'entreprise, les marchés des capitaux et les partenariats stratégiques.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials (FCSMF) ist dem Military Power Sources Consortium (MPSC) und der American Carbon Society beigetreten, wodurch die Position in der kritischen Mineralversorgungskette Nordamerikas gestärkt wird. Als Mitglied des U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium zielt das Unternehmen darauf ab, die Rückverlagerung von hochwertigem natürlichem Flake-Grafit für Verteidigungs- und Hochtechnologieanwendungen zu unterstützen.
Die zu 100 % im Besitz des Unternehmens befindlichen Lac Knife und Lac Tétépisca Projekte in Québec sind darauf ausgelegt, den Grafitversorgungsmangel in den USA zu beheben, da Benchmark Minerals prognostiziert, dass es bis 2030 keine inländische Quelle geben wird. Dies geschieht, während das DoD in den letzten zwei Jahren 45,85 Millionen US-Dollar zur Förderung von Projekten für natürlichen Flake-Grafit in Nordamerika bereitgestellt hat.
Darüber hinaus hat das Unternehmen Jason Latkowcer zum Vice President of Corporate Development ernannt und bringt 14 Jahre Erfahrung in der Unternehmensentwicklung, den Kapitalmärkten und strategischen Partnerschaften mit.
- Strategic positioning to benefit from DoD's US$45.85M funding initiative for North American graphite projects
- 100% ownership of two high-purity graphite projects in Quebec
- Enhanced market access through membership in key military and industry organizations
- Strengthened management team with experienced VP of Corporate Development
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Securing Critical Minerals and Supporting National Security Initiatives: Focus Graphite Aligns with Military and Carbon Industry Leaders in the United States
OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2025 / Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. (TSXV:FMS)(OTCQB:FCSMF)(FSE:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its membership in the Military Power Sources Consortium and the American Carbon Society, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening North America's critical mineral supply chain. As a longstanding member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), Focus continues to invest in strategic initiatives that support the onshoring of high-quality natural flake graphite for defense, energy storage, and advanced technology applications. With the U.S. government prioritizing domestic graphite supply and committing substantial funding to North American projects, Focus Graphite's
The Military Power Sources Consortium ("MPSC") is a non-profit dedicated to representing the needs of the entire life cycle of the domestic military power production base. The mission of the MPSC is to provide a forum for members to share information and develop a collective voice on issues related to preserving and enhancing the domestic design, development, and manufacture of energy generation and storage systems, both renewable and none-renewable, and their components for the Department of Defence ("DoD"). The MSPC provides a unified voice for the issues and challenges of the domestic military production base to DoD, Department of Energy ("DoE"), and other industry groups, recommends solution to the issues and challenges, ensure industry representation from traditional and non-traditional defence contractors, and bring together academia, industry, and the DoD.
Critical Metals, including natural flake graphite, are considered essential for the U.S. defense industrial base, and the U.S. Government is engaged in strategic planning, initiatives, and funding to ensure it can access and onshore domestic capabilities and supply. Benchmark Minerals analysis shows that the U.S. will fall short of meeting most of its critical mineral needs, even if all announced projects come online as planned. One of the largest areas for concern is flake graphite, for which there is no domestic source forecast for 2030 (1).
Over the past two years, the Department of Defense ("DoD") has awarded a combined total of US
The American Carbon Society, formerly the American Carbon Committee, was established in 1957 with the express purpose of organizing U.S. conference on carbon. Today, the aims and scope of the American Carbon Society are considerably more diverse than those envisioned by its founders. The Society promotes interdisciplinary research on the fundamentals and applications of carbon materials. Moreover, the Society organizes and/or sponsors the triennial International Conference on Carbon, the world's most important meeting of researchers in all areas of carbon science and technology.
"Joining the Military Power Sources Consortium and the American Carbon Society underscores our commitment to securing North America's critical mineral supply chain," said Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Fosus Graphite Advanced Materials. "As a longstanding member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, we recognize the urgency of onshoring high-quality natural flake graphite to support national security and advanced technologies. With our high-purity Lac Knife project already through the feasibility process and the significant scale potential of Tétépisca project, we are strategically positioned to contribute to this effort. We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders and government agencies to drive innovation and strengthen domestic supply resilience."
Appointment of Vice President, Corporate Development
The Company is also pleased to report the appointment of Jason Latkowcer, MBA, as Vice President of Corporate Development. Born in Montreal, Québec, Mr. Latkowcer is an accomplished executive with over 14 years of experience in corporate and business development, capital markets, and strategic partnerships. He has played a key role in facilitating multiple transactions and strategic expansions, from private to public markets, and has been directly involved in raising tens of millions in financing. Additionally, he has successfully secured multi-million-dollar government grants to support corporate growth and innovation.
Mr. Latkowcer has extensive experience in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance, with a strong network that includes institutional investors, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals. His expertise spans across corporate strategy, sales, and marketing, where he has successfully implemented tactical approaches at local, regional, and international levels. With significant experience in chemical distribution, he has developed expertise in adhering to strict product specifications and managing unique applications, skills that are directly aligned with Focus Graphite Advanced Materials' strategic focus on the commercialization of specialized material for innovative uses.
Jason is an alumnus of the University of Ottawa (2010) and holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology (2023). He has also earned graduate certificates from the Yale School of Management in Sustainable Finance and Investment, and from Harvard Business School in Finance.
Jason Latkowcer, commented, "I'm excited to join Focus at such a transformative time for the company and the North American critical minerals sector. The urgency to secure domestic supply chains has never been greater. I look forward to immediately applying my expertise to accelerate our momentum and drive key partnerships forward. The industry's trajectory is undeniable, and Focus is leading the charge in this critical transformation."
About The Military Power Sources Consortium
For more information on the MPSC, please visit https://milpwr.org
About the American Carbon Society
For more information on the American Carbon Society, please visit https://www.americancarbonsociety.org
About Focus Graphite Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two
Our Lac Tétépisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity graphite deposits in North America.
At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and cutting-edge battery technologies, including our patent pending proprietary silicone-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency. Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.
Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch Jason Latkowcer
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. VP Corporate Development
dhanisch@focusgraphite.comjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com
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In particular, this press release includes forward-looking information regarding the validation testing of Focus Graphite's proprietary anode materials, the expected performance and commercial viability of these materials, the Company's positioning as a potential supplier for Gigafactory projects worldwide, the expected timeline for advancing the Lac Knife graphite project through the final stages of permitting and into production, and the Company's engagement with industry and defense-related organizations, including the Military Power Sources Consortium and the American Carbon Society, to support the onshoring of critical minerals for North American supply chains.
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