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EmitIQ's Preliminary Feasibility Study Confirms 99% Emission Cut and $140-340 per ton Carbon Credit Potential with Volt Carbon's Air Classification Technology for Graphite

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Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) has received positive results from an independent preliminary feasibility study by EmitIQ, validating their innovative air classification technology for graphite production. The study confirms their process achieves 95% to 98.5% graphite purity without using water or chemicals.

Key findings demonstrate a 99% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e/kg vs. 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e/kg in traditional methods) and elimination of water usage (saves up to 75 liters per kg of graphite). The technology could generate $140-340 per ton in carbon credit revenues, potentially yielding $1.4-3.4 million in offsets for every 10,000 tons produced.

Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) ha ricevuto risultati positivi da uno studio di fattibilità preliminare indipendente condotto da EmitIQ, convalidando la loro innovativa tecnologia di classificazione dell'aria per la produzione di grafite. Lo studio conferma che il loro processo raggiunge 95% a 98,5% di purezza della grafite senza utilizzare acqua o sostanze chimiche.

I principali risultati dimostrano una riduzione del 99% delle emissioni di gas serra (0,123-0,15 kg CO₂e/kg rispetto a 9,5-13,7 kg CO₂e/kg nei metodi tradizionali) e l'eliminazione dell'uso dell'acqua (risparmiando fino a 75 litri per kg di grafite). La tecnologia potrebbe generare $140-340 per tonnellata in entrate da crediti di carbonio, potenzialmente producendo $1,4-3,4 milioni in riduzioni per ogni 10.000 tonnellate prodotte.

Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) ha recibido resultados positivos de un estudio de viabilidad preliminar independiente realizado por EmitIQ, validando su innovadora tecnología de clasificación de aire para la producción de grafito. El estudio confirma que su proceso logra 95% a 98.5% de pureza de grafito sin utilizar agua ni productos químicos.

Los hallazgos clave demuestran una reducción del 99% en las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e/kg frente a 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e/kg en métodos tradicionales) y la eliminación del uso de agua (ahorrando hasta 75 litros por kg de grafito). La tecnología podría generar $140-340 por tonelada en ingresos por créditos de carbono, potencialmente produciendo $1.4-3.4 millones en compensaciones por cada 10,000 toneladas producidas.

Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF)는 EmitIQ에서 실시한 독립적인 초기 타당성 연구에서 긍정적인 결과를 얻었으며, 이는 그래파이트 생산을 위한 혁신적인 공기 분류 기술이 유효함을 입증합니다. 이 연구는 그들의 공정이 95%에서 98.5%의 그래파이트 순도를 수자원이나 화학물질을 사용하지 않고 달성할 수 있음을 확인합니다.

주요 결과는 온실가스 배출량을 99% 줄이는 것을 보여줍니다(전통적인 방법에서 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e/kg 대비 0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e/kg) 및 물 사용 제거(그래파이트 1kg당 최대 75리터 아껴짐). 이 기술은 톤당 $140-340의 탄소 크레딧 수익을 발생시킬 수 있으며, 매 10,000톤 생산에 대해 $1.4-3.4백만 달러의 공제를 얻을 수 있습니다.

Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) a reçu des résultats positifs d'une étude de faisabilité préliminaire indépendante menée par EmitIQ, validant leur technologie innovante de classification de l'air pour la production de graphite. L'étude confirme que leur processus atteint 95% à 98,5% de pureté du graphite sans utiliser d'eau ni de produits chimiques.

Les résultats clés montrent une réduction de 99% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (0,123-0,15 kg CO₂e/kg contre 9,5-13,7 kg CO₂e/kg avec les méthodes traditionnelles) et l'élimination de l'utilisation de l'eau (économie allant jusqu'à 75 litres par kg de graphite). La technologie pourrait générer 140-340 $ par tonne de revenus en crédits de carbone, ce qui pourrait potentiellement représenter 1,4-3,4 millions de dollars en compensations pour chaque 10 000 tonnes produites.

Volt Carbon Technologies (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) hat positive Ergebnisse aus einer unabhängigen vorläufigen Machbarkeitsstudie von EmitIQ erhalten, die ihre innovative Luftklassifikationstechnologie zur Grafiterzeugung validiert. Die Studie bestätigt, dass ihr Verfahren 95% bis 98,5% Grafitreinheit erreicht, ohne Wasser oder Chemikalien zu verwenden.

Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen eine 99%ige Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen (0,123-0,15 kg CO₂e/kg im Vergleich zu 9,5-13,7 kg CO₂e/kg in traditionellen Verfahren) und die Eliminierung des Wasserverbrauchs (bis zu 75 Liter pro kg Grafit eingespart). Die Technologie könnte 140-340 $ pro Tonne an Einnahmen aus Kohlenstoffgutschriften generieren, was potenziell 1,4-3,4 Millionen $ an Kompensation für jede produzierte Menge von 10.000 Tonnen ergeben könnte.

Positive
  • Achieves 95-98.5% graphite purity through environmentally friendly process
  • 99% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional methods
  • Potential carbon credit revenue of $140-340 per ton
  • Eliminates water usage (75 liters saved per kg of graphite)
  • Lower capital expenditure requirements compared to traditional methods
Negative
  • Technology still requires construction of demonstrator unit before commercialization
  • Full feasibility assessment pending completion

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2024) - Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) ("Volt Carbon" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce key findings from an independent preliminary feasibility study conducted by Natureblocks Technology Inc. also known as EmitIQ (the "Study"), highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of the Company's air classification technology for graphite production. The Study underscores the Company's commitment to environmentally responsible operations and highlights substantial environmental and economic benefits.

Air Classification Technology

Volt Carbon's proprietary air classification process has achieved graphite purity levels of 95% to 98.5% (Independently verified by ProGraphite GmBH) without the use of water or chemical reagents on several graphite ore samples in Ontario and Quebec. This innovative dry process separates natural flake graphite from impurities using controlled airflow, eliminating many of the environmental risks associated with conventional flotation methods.

Operational Benefits and Key Environmental Findings from the Study:

  • 99% Reduction in GHG Emissions: Emissions are reduced to as low as 0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e per kilogram of graphite when powered by renewable energy, compared to 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e per kilogram using traditional methods.
  • Negligible Water Use: The process virtually eliminates up to 75 litres of water required per kilogram of graphite in traditional flotation.
  • Reduced Land and Chemical Impact: Air classification minimizes land disturbance, acidification potential, and chemical waste, aligning with Volt Carbon's sustainability goals.
  • Land Use Transformation: The dry air classification process has a lower environmental impact on land use compared to traditional methods, which can lead to erosion and groundwater depletion. This reduced land disturbance aligns with Volt Carbon's commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
  • Reduced Acidification Potential: The air classification process minimizes chemical waste production, reducing the environmental risks associated with soil and water contamination from chemical reagents. Traditional flotation methods contribute significantly to acidification, whereas air classification virtually eliminates this risk.

Carbon Credit Revenue Opportunities

As Volt Carbon aims to scale up to produce 10,000 tons of graphite annually, the study indicates it could offset $140 to $340 per ton in production costs through carbon credits. This adds up to $1.4 million to $3.4 million in total offsets for every 10,000 tons produced, certified under standards like the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Gold Standard.

"The preliminary feasibility results from EmitIQ have exceeded our expectations, particularly in terms of water savings and emissions reductions, which appear to be industry leading. EmitIQ's high-fidelity validation highlights the immense potential of our technology. Our next step is to construct a demonstrator unit to support a full feasibility assessment and advance commercialization for graphite applications," said V-Bond Lee, CEO of Volt Carbon Technologies.

The full report from EmitIQ can be found here.

Next Steps for Volt Carbon's Air Classification Technology

Developed using advanced computational fluid dynamics, Volt Carbon's air classification system simplifies permitting and improves scalability while reducing capital expenditures. Unlike traditional wet processes, this innovative technology unlocks the potential of smaller, previously uneconomical ore bodies. Volt Carbon will continue to build and test its machinery, with plans to further scale a demonstrator unit as a key step toward commercialization.

About Volt Carbon Technologies

Volt Carbon Technologies, headquartered in Calgary, is a publicly traded carbon science company focused on energy storage and green energy solutions. The company operates a lithium-ion battery plant in Guelph and a mineral processing facility in Toronto. Volt Carbon also holds mining claims across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, supporting its commitment to sustainable resource development. For the latest updates on Volt Carbon's projects and news, visit www.voltcarbontech.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Volt Carbon Technologies Inc.
V-Bond Lee, P. Eng.
CEO, President, Chairman of the Board and Director

Information Contact :
Email: info@voltcarbontech.com
Tel: (647-546-7049)

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FUTURE ORIENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION: This press release contains forward-looking statements and future oriented financial information, within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, concerning Volt Carbon's business and affairs. In certain cases, forward-looking statements or future oriented financial information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "intends" "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Such forward-looking statements and future oriented financial information include those with respect to: (1) the expected 99% Emission Cut and $140-340 per ton Carbon Credit Potential with Volt Carbon's Air Classification Technology for Graphite; (2) emissions are expected to be reduced to as low as 0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e per kilogram of graphite when powered by renewable energy, compared to 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e per kilogram using traditional methods; (3) expected negligible water use resulting from the elimination of up to 75 litres of water required per kilogram of graphene in traditional flotation; (4) expected reduced land and chemical impact resulting from the expect minimized land disturbance, acidification potential, and chemical waste; (5) the dry air classification process has an expected lower environmental impact on land use compared to traditional methods, which can lead to erosion and groundwater depletion; (6) anticipated reduced acidification potential and the expected minimization of chemical waste production reducing the environmental risks associated with soil and water contamination from chemical reagents; (7) the plan to explore the viability and benefits of implementing a carbon offset project using Volt Carbon's innovative dry separation process in graphite production; (8) the expectation that Volt Carbon is positioned to earn potentially $1.4 million to $3.4 million in carbon credits for every 10,000 tons of graphite concentrate produced; (9) the expectation that these carbon credits can be certified under standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Gold Standard; (10) the anticipated immense potential of our technology and the expected next step of constructing a demonstrator unit to support a full feasibility assessment and advance commercialization for graphite applications; and (11) the expectation that Volt Carbon will continue to build and test its machinery, with plans to further scale a demonstrator unit as a key step toward commercialization. The future oriented financial information contained in this news release was approved by management as of the date hereof. The purpose of the future oriented financing information is to provide investors, analyst and other financial stakeholders insight into the potential economic benefits resulting from Carbon Credits and readers are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Statements of past performance should not be construed as an indication of future performance. Forward-looking statements and future oriented financial information involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to: the continued existence of the carbon credit program in Canada and future viability of same, regulatory and governmental changes, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the ability to replicate the results of the Study in a demonstrator unit and at a commercial production level, the ability to construct a demonstrator unit with reasonable construction and operating costs, the ability to construct units that can operate on a commercial scale, the data available at the time of the Study, the reliability of third-party sources, including the Study, the assumptions and limitations outlined in the Study, the preliminary in nature of the Study and the fact that estimates provided therein are subject to revisions in subsequent design phases or through more comprehensive assessments such as a Feasibility Study or Life Cycle Assessment. A number of factors, including those discussed above, could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Any and all such forward-looking statements or future oriented financial information in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and future oriented financial information. Forward-looking information and future oriented financial information are provided as of the date of this press release, and Volt Carbon assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required under applicable securities legislation.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/232591

FAQ

What purity levels can Volt Carbon's (TORVF) air classification technology achieve for graphite?

Volt Carbon's air classification technology achieves graphite purity levels of 95% to 98.5%, as independently verified by ProGraphite GmBH.

How much can Volt Carbon (TORVF) reduce greenhouse gas emissions with their new technology?

The technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 99%, from 9.5-13.7 kg CO₂e per kg to 0.123-0.15 kg CO₂e per kg when powered by renewable energy.

What is the potential carbon credit revenue for Volt Carbon (TORVF) per ton of graphite?

The study indicates potential carbon credit revenue of $140 to $340 per ton of graphite produced.

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