Focus Graphite Establishes U.S. Storage and Shipping Hub to Better Service American Partners and Clients
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) has established a dedicated U.S. storage and shipping facility for graphite samples in Sarasota, Florida. This strategic move aims to enhance accessibility of their high-grade graphite materials for U.S.-based clients in defense, energy, and battery sectors.
The facility will support ongoing engagements with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), battery anode producers, and military contractors. This initiative aligns with recent U.S. government policies, including a new Executive Order focused on increasing American mineral production and reducing dependence on foreign sources.
The company's Lac Knife Project in Québec, featuring one of the highest-grade graphite deposits globally with a 27-year mine life, positions Focus Graphite to support North America's growing graphite demand. This development follows the International Trade Commission's preliminary determination that Chinese low-cost graphite exports have hindered domestic industry growth.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) ha istituito una struttura dedicata per lo stoccaggio e la spedizione di campioni di grafite a Sarasota, Florida. Questa mossa strategica ha l'obiettivo di migliorare l'accessibilità dei loro materiali di grafite di alta qualità per i clienti statunitensi nei settori della difesa, dell'energia e delle batterie.
La struttura supporterà i rapporti in corso con il Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti (DOE), il Dipartimento della Difesa (DOD), i produttori di anodi per batterie e i contrattisti militari. Questa iniziativa è in linea con le recenti politiche del governo statunitense, inclusi un nuovo Decreto Esecutivo focalizzato sull'aumento della produzione mineraria americana e sulla riduzione della dipendenza da fonti estere.
Il progetto Lac Knife dell'azienda in Québec, che presenta uno dei depositi di grafite di più alta qualità al mondo con una vita mineraria di 27 anni, posiziona Focus Graphite per supportare la crescente domanda di grafite in Nord America. Questo sviluppo segue la determinazione preliminare della Commissione per il Commercio Internazionale secondo cui le esportazioni di grafite a basso costo dalla Cina hanno ostacolato la crescita dell'industria domestica.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) ha establecido una instalación dedicada para el almacenamiento y envío de muestras de grafito en Sarasota, Florida. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo mejorar el acceso a sus materiales de grafito de alta calidad para los clientes en EE. UU. en los sectores de defensa, energía y baterías.
La instalación apoyará los compromisos en curso con el Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. (DOE), el Departamento de Defensa (DOD), los productores de ánodos de baterías y los contratistas militares. Esta iniciativa se alinea con las recientes políticas del gobierno de EE. UU., incluyendo una nueva Orden Ejecutiva centrada en aumentar la producción mineral estadounidense y reducir la dependencia de fuentes extranjeras.
El Proyecto Lac Knife de la compañía en Québec, que cuenta con uno de los depósitos de grafito de más alta calidad a nivel mundial con una vida útil de mina de 27 años, posiciona a Focus Graphite para apoyar la creciente demanda de grafito en América del Norte. Este desarrollo sigue la determinación preliminar de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional de que las exportaciones de grafito de bajo costo de China han obstaculizado el crecimiento de la industria nacional.
포커스 그래파이트 (FCSMF)는 플로리다주 사라소타에 그래파이트 샘플을 위한 전용 저장 및 배송 시설을 설립했습니다. 이 전략적 결정은 방위, 에너지 및 배터리 분야의 미국 고객을 위한 고급 그래파이트 자재의 접근성을 향상시키기 위한 것입니다.
이 시설은 미국 에너지부 (DOE), 국방부 (DOD), 배터리 음극 생산업체 및 군 계약자와의 지속적인 협력을 지원할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 미국 정부의 최근 정책, 즉 미국 광물 생산을 증가시키고 외국 자원에 대한 의존도를 줄이는 데 중점을 둔 새로운 행정명령과 일치합니다.
퀘벡의 라크 나이프 프로젝트는 27년의 광산 수명을 가진 세계에서 가장 높은 품질의 그래파이트 매장지 중 하나를 특징으로 하며, 포커스 그래파이트가 북미의 증가하는 그래파이트 수요를 지원할 수 있는 위치에 있습니다. 이 개발은 중국의 저비용 그래파이트 수출이 국내 산업 성장에 방해가 되었다는 국제무역위원회의 초기 결정에 따른 것입니다.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) a établi une installation dédiée au stockage et à l'expédition d'échantillons de graphite à Sarasota, en Floride. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à améliorer l'accessibilité de leurs matériaux de graphite de haute qualité pour les clients basés aux États-Unis dans les secteurs de la défense, de l'énergie et des batteries.
Cette installation soutiendra les engagements en cours avec le Département de l'Énergie des États-Unis (DOE), le Département de la Défense (DOD), les producteurs d'anodes de batteries et les entrepreneurs militaires. Cette initiative s'aligne sur les récentes politiques du gouvernement américain, y compris un nouvel ordre exécutif axé sur l'augmentation de la production minérale américaine et la réduction de la dépendance aux sources étrangères.
Le Projet Lac Knife de l'entreprise au Québec, qui présente l'un des dépôts de graphite de la plus haute qualité au monde avec une durée de vie minière de 27 ans, positionne Focus Graphite pour soutenir la demande croissante de graphite en Amérique du Nord. Ce développement fait suite à la détermination préliminaire de la Commission du commerce international selon laquelle les exportations de graphite à bas prix en provenance de Chine ont entravé la croissance de l'industrie nationale.
Focus Graphite (FCSMF) hat eine spezielle Lager- und Versandeinrichtung für Graphitproben in Sarasota, Florida, eingerichtet. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, die Zugänglichkeit ihrer hochwertigen Graphitmaterialien für US-amerikanische Kunden in den Bereichen Verteidigung, Energie und Batterien zu verbessern.
Die Einrichtung wird laufende Engagements mit dem US-Energieministerium (DOE), dem
Das Lac Knife Projekt des Unternehmens in Québec, das eines der hochwertigsten Graphitvorkommen weltweit mit einer Lebensdauer von 27 Jahren aufweist, positioniert Focus Graphite, um die wachsende Graphitnachfrage in Nordamerika zu unterstützen. Diese Entwicklung folgt der vorläufigen Feststellung der Internationalen Handelskommission, dass die kostengünstigen Graphitexporte aus China das Wachstum der heimischen Industrie behindert haben.
- Strategic U.S. presence established to improve market access and distribution efficiency
- Company owns one of the highest-grade graphite deposits globally
- Long-term asset with 27-year mine life at Lac Knife Project
- Positioned to benefit from U.S. policy shift away from Chinese graphite imports
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The move serves to enhance and improve accessibility of material samples to accelerate qualification and testing for U.S. Industry and government partners
KINGSTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX.V:FMS)(OTCQB:FCSMF)(FSE:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the establishment of a dedicated U.S. storage and shipping facility for graphite samples located at 6953 15 St E, Sarasota, Florida. This strategic move is designed to enhance the accessibility of Focus Graphite's high-grade and purity graphite material for U.S.-based clients, including key industry, academia, and government partners.
With growing demand from the defense, energy, and battery sectors, having material readily available within the U.S. will streamline distribution, improve logistical efficiencies, and facilitate closer collaboration with testing and development partners. The Sarasota facility will enable Focus Graphite to better support its ongoing target engagements with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), battery anode producers, and military contractors as they work toward securing reliable domestic sources of critical minerals.
"The U.S. is accelerating its push to reduce dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals, particularly graphite, which is essential for battery, long duration energy storage, and defense applications," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "Establishing this storage and shipping hub in Florida allows us to directly support American industry and government partners with faster, more efficient access to our material."
In January 2025, the American Active Anode Material Producers ("AAAMP"), a coalition of graphite producers, welcomed the preliminary determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that China's low-cost graphite exports have materially hindered the development of a domestic graphite industry. This decision aligns with the latest U.S. government policy direction, including President Donald Trump's recently announced Executive Order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production. The order seeks to enhance national and economic security by reducing reliance on foreign mineral imports, particularly from China.
As one of North America's most advanced graphite development companies, Focus Graphite is well-positioned to contribute to this strategic shift. The Company's Lac Knife Project in Québec hosts one of the highest-grade and purity graphite deposits globally, with a 27-year mine life and significant potential to supply the growing North American market.
By proactively establishing a U.S. distribution presence, Focus Graphite reinforces its commitment to supporting American industry with secure, high-quality graphite supply for energy storage, military, and industrial applications.
About Focus Graphite Inc.
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced materials company developing sustainable mining and technology innovations. At the heart of our operations is the Lac Knife flake graphite deposit, known for its high purity and grade-ideal for applications in the military, defense, and green energy revolutions. Currently advancing through Canada's mine permitting process, Focus Graphite is on the verge of transforming this resource into a viable supplier of critical mineral.
Our proprietary, environmentally sustainable processing technologies ensure a green, chemical-free pathway from mine to market. The Company's proprietary silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite patent technology is aimed at improving battery performance. We specialize in producing advanced, high-purity graphite materials tailored for diverse industries, including EV batteries, military applications, and high-tech manufacturing.
Focus Graphite's commitment extends beyond resource extraction-we are actively seeking partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and government bodies to try and accelerate the commercialization of advanced materials and technologies derived from our flagship project. As a proud Canadian company, we are dedicated to contributing to North America's secure and sustainable critical minerals supply chain.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit https://focusgraphite.com/.
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
613-612-6060
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