Focus Graphite Ships 2 Tons of Lac Knife Ore to US State-of-the-Art Carbon Processing Plant to Update Its Certificates of Analysis on Various Advanced Carbon Materials
Focus Graphite (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF) has shipped 2 tons of high-purity natural flake graphite ore from its Lac Knife deposit to a US-based downstream industrial graphite and carbon processing plant. The initiative's purpose is to update Certificates of Analysis (COA) for various commercially viable mesh sizes and advanced carbon material types.
The updated certificates will reflect new developments in material applications while maintaining confidence in the proven performance of their graphite. These certificates will serve as a resource for potential clients and offtake partners across industries, showcasing Lac Knife graphite's characteristics and enabling collaboration on innovative applications.
Focus Graphite (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF) ha spedito 2 tonnellate di minerale di grafite naturale a scaglie ad alta purezza dal suo deposito di Lac Knife a un impianto di lavorazione industriale di grafite e carbonio situato negli Stati Uniti. L'obiettivo dell'iniziativa è aggiornare i Certificati di Analisi (COA) per varie dimensioni di rete commercialmente valide e tipi avanzati di materiali in carbonio.
I certificati aggiornati rifletteranno i nuovi sviluppi nelle applicazioni dei materiali, mantenendo al contempo la fiducia nelle prestazioni comprovate della loro grafite. Questi certificati serviranno come risorsa per potenziali clienti e partner di off-take in diversi settori, mettendo in mostra le caratteristiche della grafite di Lac Knife e facilitando la collaborazione su applicazioni innovative.
Focus Graphite (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF) ha enviado 2 toneladas de mineral de grafito natural en escamas de alta pureza desde su depósito Lac Knife a una planta de procesamiento industrial de grafito y carbono en Estados Unidos. El propósito de esta iniciativa es actualizar los Certificados de Análisis (COA) para varios tamaños de malla comercialmente viables y tipos avanzados de materiales de carbono.
Los certificados actualizados reflejarán nuevos desarrollos en las aplicaciones de materiales, manteniendo la confianza en el rendimiento comprobado de su grafito. Estos certificados servirán como un recurso para clientes potenciales y socios de compra en diversas industrias, mostrando las características del grafito de Lac Knife y permitiendo la colaboración en aplicaciones innovadoras.
포커스 그래파이트 (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF)는 고순도 천연 플레이트 그래파이트 광석 2톤을 라크 나이프 광산에서 미국에 있는 산업용 그래파이트 및 탄소 가공 공장으로 배송했습니다. 이 이니셔티브의 목적은 다양한 상업적으로 유효한 메쉬 크기와 고급 탄소 재료 유형에 대한 분석 인증서(COA)를 업데이트하는 것입니다.
업데이트된 인증서는 재료 응용 분야의 새로운 발전을 반영하는 동시에 그들의 그래파이트의 입증된 성능에 대한 신뢰를 유지할 것입니다. 이러한 인증서는 잠재 고객 및 다양한 산업의 오프테이크 파트너를 위한 자원으로 활용되며, 라크 나이프 그래파이트의 특성을 보여주고 혁신적인 응용 분야에 대한 협력을 가능하게 할 것입니다.
Focus Graphite (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF) a expédié 2 tonnes de minerai de graphite naturel en flocons de haute pureté depuis son gisement de Lac Knife vers une usine de traitement industriel de graphite et de carbone basée aux États-Unis. L'objectif de cette initiative est de mettre à jour les Certificats d'Analyse (COA) pour diverses tailles de mailles commercialement viables et types avancés de matériaux en carbone.
Les certificats mis à jour refléteront de nouveaux développements dans les applications des matériaux tout en maintenant la confiance dans les performances éprouvées de leur graphite. Ces certificats serviront de ressource pour les clients potentiels et les partenaires d'achat dans divers secteurs, mettant en avant les caractéristiques du graphite de Lac Knife et permettant la collaboration sur des applications innovantes.
Focus Graphite (TSX.V:FMS, OTCQB:FCSMF) hat 2 Tonnen hochreines natürliches Flake-Grafit-Erz aus seinem Lac Knife-Vorkommen an ein in den USA ansässiges industrielles Grafit- und Kohlenstoffverarbeitungswerk versendet. Ziel dieser Initiative ist es, die Analysezertifikate (COA) für verschiedene kommerziell tragfähige Maschenweiten und fortschrittliche Kohlenstoffmaterialtypen zu aktualisieren.
Die aktualisierten Zertifikate werden neue Entwicklungen in den Materialanwendungen widerspiegeln und gleichzeitig das Vertrauen in die bewährte Leistung ihres Grafits aufrechterhalten. Diese Zertifikate dienen als Ressource für potenzielle Kunden und Abnehmerpartner in verschiedenen Branchen, präsentieren die Eigenschaften des Grafits von Lac Knife und ermöglichen die Zusammenarbeit an innovativen Anwendungen.
- Initiative to update product certification could facilitate new commercial partnerships
- Access to state-of-the-art US processing facility demonstrates strategic positioning
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OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX.V:FMS)(OTCQB:FCSMF)(FSE:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leader in advanced materials processing and sustainable battery technology developer, is pleased to announce the shipment of 2 tons of high-purity natural flake graphite ore from its Lac Knife deposit to an established US-based downstream industrial graphite and carbon processing plant. This initiative aims to generate updated Certificates of Analysis (COA) for various commercially viable mesh sizes and advanced carbon material types, reflecting new developments in material applications while maintaining confidence in the proven performance of our graphite.
The updated Certificates will serve as an essential resource for potential clients and offtake partners across industries, showcasing the unique characteristics of Lac Knife graphite and enabling collaboration on innovative applications.
About the US State-of-the-Art Carbon Processing Plant
Focus Graphite collaborates with the American Energy Technologies Co. of Wheeling, Illinois (AETC) to validate materials for high-end applications. AETC has a proven track record of working with leading manufacturing organizations worldwide as well as the U.S. Navy, DLA and Army, to ensure materials meet the highest standards for performance and strategic importance. Their state-of-the-art facilities enable rigorous testing, downstream processing, cutting edge AI-enabled manufacturing and development of advanced carbon materials, helping Focus Graphite Advanced Materials line of business align its products with the exacting requirements of global markets.
Advancing Focus Graphite's Strategy
The decision to update Certificates of Analysis aligns with Focus Graphite's strategic objectives of:
Leveraging Advanced Battery Technology: Supporting further development of the Company's proprietary patent pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology, which has shown promising results in battery cell testing. This technology is designed to work with any graphite material, making it a versatile solution for enhancing battery performance. Some of the shipped material will be used to produce this innovative anode material for further rigorous testing with third parties in larger batteries.
Enabling Collaboration: Providing potential partners and academic institutions with material samples to validate and integrate Lac Knife graphite into advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and EV battery applications.
Enhancing Commercialization Opportunities: Ensuring product market readiness to meet the demand for high-purity, North American-sourced graphite as industries shift toward onshoring and reducing dependency on foreign-controlled supply chains.
Although Focus shipped 2 tons of material to the state-of-the-art carbon processing plant, the Company retains over 200 tons of high-quality material, ensuring the availability of product for future testing including large scale commercialization testing.
Why Lac Knife Graphite?
Lac Knife's flake graphite deposit is known for its exceptional purity and versatility and uses a green processing technology, making it ideal for applications in:
Battery Anodes: Enhanced energy storage for lithium-ion, lead-acid, and metal-air batteries.
Advanced Manufacturing: Critical components for semiconductors, nuclear reactors, and high-performance coatings.
Green Energy Transition: Supporting EV and renewable energy storage with clean, natural flake graphite.
National Security: Stealth coatings, radar suppression, ice phobic and other high-performance materials used for advanced systems
Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite Advanced Materials, commented "At Lac Knife, our graphite's unique structure allows for a truly green processing approach as the impurities reside on the exterior of the flake, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals while preserving material integrity. This makes it ideal for high-end applications in semiconductors, batteries, industrial coatings, and defense. We have proven the quality of our material in the past and are now refining and updating our data as we approach our final permitting phase, estimated to be just one year away. We're actively seeking partnerships to collaborate on the next generation of battery technologies and high-performance applications. We encourage companies to reach out to us to explore how our technology and carbon materials can enhance their projects."
AETC Comment here?
Anna Doninger, AETC's Manager of Government Relations was quoted in saying "We are excited to continue our work with Focus Graphite's material from the Lac Knife natural deposit in Quebec, which we have tested in the past. The material proved to have excellent thermal, electrical, lubricant, and electrochemical properties. The processing of this material at our brand-new industrial graphite and carbon plant in Wheeling, IL, which, in addition to downstream processing capabilities allowing for the manufacturing of battery grade graphite, we also recently launched our very own primary beneficiation technology, which operates in a locked cycle continuous mode and has a nominal feed rate of 1 kg of graphite bearing rock per minute. This capability positions AETC to support both the upstream and downstream processing needs of Focus Graphite Advanced Materials, which planned to be undertaken as part of our growing partnership. We at AETC continue to look forward to what the future has in store within our partnership with Focus."
Join the Future of Advanced Materials
Focus Graphite remains committed to building a sustainable, North American supply chain for high-purity graphite. Companies and organizations interested in exploring the potential of Lac Knife graphite in their products and technologies are invited to visit our website https://focusgraphite.com/ to learn more about partnership opportunities.
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 in the 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. Located in North America we are proud to contribute and help secure sustainable critical minerals supply chain that reduces dependency on foreign controlled supply.
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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