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Plan Nord: Focus Graphite Announces a Feasibility Study for Value Graphite Products
OTTAWA, ONTARIO - April 9, 2015 – Focus Graphite Inc. (“Focus” or the “Company”) (TSX-VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) announced today the launch of a feasibility study for the construction of a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Iles, Québec. The company’s aim is to become the first Canadian producer and exporter of technology grade graphite to meet the rising global demand for highly purified and shaped graphite used to manufacture anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, targeted specifically for use in hybrid and electric vehicles for the growing energy storage market.
The timing of the Company’s announcement coincides with the launch of Québec Government’s Plan Nord action plan for 2015-2020 - its long-term economic and social development vision to sustainably develop the northern Québec territory between now and 2035. Focus is honoured to be one of the companies invited to attend the re-launch event of Québec’s Plan Nord.
As a stakeholder in Plan Nord, Focus Graphite is an advanced stage flake graphite mine development company and sole owner of the Lac Knife, Québec mining project, located 30 km south of Fermont, near the Québec-Labrador border. Graphite produced from the proposed Lac Knife mine can be sold in conventional graphite markets, but the superior quality of the graphite produced presents a greater opportunity to supply technology grade graphite to re-chargeable battery markets and portable electronic devices.
In May 2014 and in February 2015, the Company published its battery test results performed with Lac Knife spherical graphite. Those test results led to Focus’ decision to proceed with its formal evaluation of a high value graphite production plant. Currently, tests of the Company’s value added materials are ongoing with potential customers. Focus has also completed positive low-temperature thermal purification tests and other physical sizing and shaping methodology tests that form the basis for the value added graphite plant feasibility study now in progress.
The Lac Knife project has support from the local communities and a pre-development agreement with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani Utenam (“ITUM”) that was announced in October, 2014. Focus Graphite met with local communities and key stakeholders during the mine feasibility study to be able to adjust the project to address concerns. These meetings will continue throughout the life of the mine.
Environmental sustainability throughout the Company’s mine-to-market value chain is critical to Focus’ future customers. Both the Lac Knife and Sept-Iles development projects will be powered by clean energy supplied by Hydro-Québec that will in turn supply clean, environmentally sustainable materials to the green energy sector.
The growing demand for Li-ion batteries from electric vehicles and the energy storage market associated to solar and wind energy creates market opportunities for value-added graphite products. In addition, market demand for graphite foils that are used to dissipate heat in portable electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets and laptops is also growing.
Because of that anticipated demand, coupled with forecasted lower levels of production and export of graphite from China, graphite is now considered a critical material by the United States and the European Union.
Meanwhile, Focus continues to advance its $166 million structured project financing for the Lac Knife mine development project and discussions to secure off take agreements for the Li-ion battery industry and other potential markets are ongoing. In August 2014, Focus Graphite published its positive feasibility study of the Lac Knife mine and concentrator and submitted its social and environmental impact assessment with the Québec Government in November 2014.
Following completion of the graphite transformation Feasibility Study in 2015, Focus will make a definitive schedule for the mine project and the transformation plant. Third party analysts estimate the price of spherical graphite that is produced from natural flake graphite at $8,000 per tonne.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO - April 9, 2015 – Focus Graphite Inc. (“Focus” or the “Company”) (TSX-VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) announced today the launch of a feasibility study for the construction of a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Iles, Québec. The company’s aim is to become the first Canadian producer and exporter of technology grade graphite to meet the rising global demand for highly purified and shaped graphite used to manufacture anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, targeted specifically for use in hybrid and electric vehicles for the growing energy storage market.
The timing of the Company’s announcement coincides with the launch of Québec Government’s Plan Nord action plan for 2015-2020 - its long-term economic and social development vision to sustainably develop the northern Québec territory between now and 2035. Focus is honoured to be one of the companies invited to attend the re-launch event of Québec’s Plan Nord.
As a stakeholder in Plan Nord, Focus Graphite is an advanced stage flake graphite mine development company and sole owner of the Lac Knife, Québec mining project, located 30 km south of Fermont, near the Québec-Labrador border. Graphite produced from the proposed Lac Knife mine can be sold in conventional graphite markets, but the superior quality of the graphite produced presents a greater opportunity to supply technology grade graphite to re-chargeable battery markets and portable electronic devices.
In May 2014 and in February 2015, the Company published its battery test results performed with Lac Knife spherical graphite. Those test results led to Focus’ decision to proceed with its formal evaluation of a high value graphite production plant. Currently, tests of the Company’s value added materials are ongoing with potential customers. Focus has also completed positive low-temperature thermal purification tests and other physical sizing and shaping methodology tests that form the basis for the value added graphite plant feasibility study now in progress.
The Lac Knife project has support from the local communities and a pre-development agreement with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani Utenam (“ITUM”) that was announced in October, 2014. Focus Graphite met with local communities and key stakeholders during the mine feasibility study to be able to adjust the project to address concerns. These meetings will continue throughout the life of the mine.
Environmental sustainability throughout the Company’s mine-to-market value chain is critical to Focus’ future customers. Both the Lac Knife and Sept-Iles development projects will be powered by clean energy supplied by Hydro-Québec that will in turn supply clean, environmentally sustainable materials to the green energy sector.
The growing demand for Li-ion batteries from electric vehicles and the energy storage market associated to solar and wind energy creates market opportunities for value-added graphite products. In addition, market demand for graphite foils that are used to dissipate heat in portable electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets and laptops is also growing.
Because of that anticipated demand, coupled with forecasted lower levels of production and export of graphite from China, graphite is now considered a critical material by the United States and the European Union.
Meanwhile, Focus continues to advance its $166 million structured project financing for the Lac Knife mine development project and discussions to secure off take agreements for the Li-ion battery industry and other potential markets are ongoing. In August 2014, Focus Graphite published its positive feasibility study of the Lac Knife mine and concentrator and submitted its social and environmental impact assessment with the Québec Government in November 2014.
Following completion of the graphite transformation Feasibility Study in 2015, Focus will make a definitive schedule for the mine project and the transformation plant. Third party analysts estimate the price of spherical graphite that is produced from natural flake graphite at $8,000 per tonne.
PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
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LOMIKO TRANSFERS GRAPHENE ESD SHARES TO 100% OWNED
SUBSIDIARY LOMIKO TECHNOLOGIES
[/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold] April 13, 2015 TSX-V: LMR
Vancouver, B.C. Lomiko Metals Inc.
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H8B)
H8B)(“Lomiko”) is a founding shareholder of Graphene Energy Storage Devices ("Graphene
ESD") and controls 40% of this R&D company (
link). On February 23, 2015, Graphene
ESD signed a research agreement with the Research Foundation of Stony Brook
University (SBU)
(link). Graphene ESD Corp. will partner with the SBU Center for
Advanced Sensor Technologies (Sensor CAT) to develop new supercapacitors designs
for energy storage. As a result of this new development, Graphene ESD will not seek to
raise further funds through an IPO.
In order to better organize the company's assets, Lomiko Metals Inc. will transfer its
shares in Graphene ESD its 100%-owned subsidiary Lomiko Technologies. Lomiko is
currently considering various options to launch Lomiko Technologies that would best
reward shareholders. The priority is to minimize disruption of the progress, current
work and momentum of the two companies.
Lomiko Highlights:
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Exploration of three High Purity Flake Graphite properties in Quebec.
- Testing of graphite material for suitability to various market applications
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Development of markets for Graphene 3D Lab products (10.43% ownership by
Lomiko) such as Black Magic3D and Nylon 680 Filament.
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Graphene ESD graphene supercapacitor research project with Stony Brook
University.
- Lomiko Technology plans to manufacture, market and distribute the licensed
LED power converters and USB charging systems for the growing LED
lighting and re-charging device markets.
For more information on Lomiko Metals, review the website at
www.lomiko.com,
contact A. Paul Gill at 604-729-5312 or email: [email protected]
On Behalf of the Board
[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic] “A. Paul Gill”
[/FONT] Chief Executive Officer
PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
Québec Shows Support for Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Presents at the Québec Government’s Relaunch of the Plan Nord
Focus Graphite President and Chief Operating Officer, Donald Baxter and Vice President, Project Development, Jeff Hussey present at the relaunch of the Plan Nord in Montréal (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Québec Premier Philippe Couillard (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Plan Nord
Confidence in Québec has increased within the mining investment sector as a result of Plan Nord. The Fraser Institute recently ranked Québec as the number 6 mining jurisdiction in the world for mining investment, up from 18 last year. Graphite is one of the commodities identified as having "enormous undeveloped potential" in the Plan Nord Priority Action Plan. Among the government’s related announcements was the creation of a one-stop provincially appointed agency mandated to facilitate the process of permitting applications and other regulatory easements for mining developments, falling within the Plan Nord boundaries. In particular, Plan Nord creates the Mining and Hydrocarbon Capital Fund (le fonds Capital Mines Hydrocarbures), established specifically to invest in mineral mining development.
Donald Baxter announces Focus Graphite's plan to build a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Îles, Québec (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Focus Graphite's Jeff Hussey answers questions from the media (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Advancing to Production
L to R: Focus Graphite President and Chief Operating Officer, Donald Baxter; COREM Executive Director, Claire Lavallée; Focus Graphite Vice President, Project Development, Jeff Hussey; Minister of Mines, Luc Blanchette; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Minister Responsible for the Plan Nord, Pierre Arcand; Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Exports, Jacques Daoust; Glencore Mine Raglan Vice President, Kristan Straub; Osisko Gold Royalties President, Bryan A. Coates (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Director, Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Focus Graphite President and Chief Operating Officer, Donald Baxter meeting with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Minister Responsible for Plan Nord, Pierre Arcand (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Meeting Future Demand
Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Martin St-Laurent, Mayor of Fermont, Québec, at the relaunch of the Plan Nord in Montréal (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with the Honourable Luc Blanchette, Minister of Mines (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
A Proud Moment for Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with the Honourable Pierre Arcand (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Sincerely,
Donald Baxter, P.Eng.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 705-789-9706
[email protected]
www.focusgraphite.com
Focus Graphite Presents at the Québec Government’s Relaunch of the Plan Nord
The Québec Government’s revival of its 20-year economic and social development blueprint for Northern Québec — Plan Nord — bodes well for Focus Graphite Inc. shareholders as we prepare to move into the final stages of financing discussions for our Lac Knife Project.
Focus Graphite President and Chief Operating Officer, Donald Baxter and Vice President, Project Development, Jeff Hussey present at the relaunch of the Plan Nord in Montréal (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Focus Graphite was honoured by the invitation to present alongside Osisko Gold Royalties and Glencore Plc at the Québec Government’s relaunch of Plan Nord in Montréal, following a day hosted by Québec Premier Philippe Couillard. The two-day event was held at the historic Dalhousie Station in Old Montréal April 8th and 9th. As the only junior mining company asked to participate in the Plan Nord ceremonies, I am extremely pleased by the high level of interest Focus Graphite has received from all levels of government in Québec. From Premier Couillard and senior members of his cabinet, to the Mayor of Fermont, Martin St-Laurent and the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Director, Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette, one thing is clear — Québec supports our flagship Lac Knife Graphite Project and, as we announced at the event, our plans to build a transformation plant for Focus Graphite’s value-added graphite products in Sept-Îles, Québec.
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Québec Premier Philippe Couillard (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Plan Nord
Donald Baxter announces Focus Graphite's plan to build a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Îles, Québec (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
As evidenced by the Québec Government’s invitation to Focus Graphite’s management to attend Premier Couillard’s Plan Nord announcement, we anticipate a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with the province; and as importantly, with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani Utenam, and the towns of Fermont and Sept-Îles, where we plan to develop our mining and secondary processing operations.
On April 9, 2015 at a news conference organized by l'Association minière du Québec (the Québec Mining Association), Focus Graphite announced a Feasibility Study was underway for the construction of a value-added graphite transformation facility — to be located in Sept-Îles — to produce spherical graphite for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and other high-purity graphite products, including graphite foils used as thermal management for electronics, such as smart phones, tablets, laptops, and flat-screen televisions.
Focus Graphite's Jeff Hussey answers questions from the media (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
The Feasibility Study will define the capital and operating costs required for the Sept-Îles facility. We intend to build both the Lac Knife and Sept-Îles facilities concurrently.
Advancing to Production
In May 2014 and February 2015, we published our exceptional battery test results performed with Lac Knife spherical graphite which led to Focus Graphite’s decision to proceed with a formal evaluation of a high-value graphite production plant.
L to R: Focus Graphite President and Chief Operating Officer, Donald Baxter; COREM Executive Director, Claire Lavallée; Focus Graphite Vice President, Project Development, Jeff Hussey; Minister of Mines, Luc Blanchette; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Minister Responsible for the Plan Nord, Pierre Arcand; Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Exports, Jacques Daoust; Glencore Mine Raglan Vice President, Kristan Straub; Osisko Gold Royalties President, Bryan A. Coates (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
The Sept-Îles Project would leave us well positioned to compete for end-user supply contracts with any lithium-ion battery manufacturer in the world. Work to date indicates a cost-competitive, environmentally sustainable process to produce coated spherical graphite for direct use in the anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
Currently, tests of the Company’s value-added materials are ongoing with potential customers. Focus Graphite has also completed positive low-temperature thermal purification tests and other physical sizing and shaping methodology tests that form the basis for the value-added graphite plant Feasibility Study, now in progress.
Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Director, Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
Following completion of the graphite transformation Feasibility Study, we shall make a definitive schedule for the mine project and transformation plant. UK-based Industrial Minerals Data and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimate the price of spherical graphite produced from natural flake graphite at USD$8,000 per tonne. Focus Graphite’s unique strategy to develop a value-added processing facility is essential, given the anticipated growth in global demand for low-cost, high-quality, environmentally sustainable battery materials. Given our projected low costs of production from Lac Knife’s operations, we see the application of our in-house purification and shaping technologies as a means of securing a highly competitive advantage in the technology graphite commodities sector from our proprietary value-added processes.
We continue to advance our $166-million structured project financing for the Lac Knife mine development project and discussions to secure offtake agreements for the Li-ion battery industry and other potential markets are ongoing.
In August 2014, Focus Graphite published its positive Feasibility Study of the Lac Knife mine and concentrator operation, and submitted its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) with the Québec Government in November 2014.
As one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, Québec recognizes the significance of the investments Focus Graphite intends to make in and around the Fermont and Sept-Îles communities, in terms of our job-creating and technology-rich projects. More immediately, however, we believe that demonstrating our social, economic and environmental values and objectives, with Québec decision-makers, will be helpful during the permit approval process for both our projects.
The Lac Knife Graphite Project has strong support from the local communities and a pre-development agreement with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam (ITUM) was announced in October 2014. Focus Graphite met with local communities and key stakeholders during the mine Feasibility Study to be able to adjust the project to address concerns. These meetings will continue throughout the life of the mine.
Meeting Future Demand
The renewable-energy sector and battery manufacturers in particular, are wholly dependent on an abundant supply of high-purity, low-cost graphite to meet rising global demand.
Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with Martin St-Laurent, Mayor of Fermont, Québec, at the relaunch of the Plan Nord in Montréal (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
As the North American leader in graphite development, Focus Graphite sees sustainable growth in demand coming not only from companies such as Tesla Motors and its battery partner Panasonic, but from a host of other manufacturers including BYD, a Chinese automaker ramping up its battery-making capacity to rival that of Tesla-Panasonic’s production over the next five years. This will divert Chinese battery-ready graphite to domestic use, leaving the West to source supply elsewhere. Meanwhile, the trend in demand growth from the consumer electronics sector mirrors that of the auto industry. Foxconn, the Taiwanese maker of Apple’s iPhone, announced its intentions to invest $800 million to expand its battery-making business. Apple has demonstrated interest regarding batteries and electric vehicles. If Apple enters the space, as many analysts anticipate, the world's largest company (by market capitalization) may very well be held accountable for the environmental footprint of the company's input materials.
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with the Honourable Luc Blanchette, Minister of Mines (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
The world’s top-10 battery makers saw sales grow by 56% in 2014, with Panasonic, AESC, LG Chem, and BYD controlling 79% of the global market. The following companies have electric or fuel-cell powered vehicles in production or under development, all of which require technology graphite: Tesla, Nissan, GM, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, and Kia Motors.
The growing global demand for Li-ion batteries from electric vehicles and energy-storage markets (e.g. utility-storage batteries, making solar and wind energy economical) creates vast market opportunities for Focus Graphite and our value-added graphite products. Additionally, market demand for graphite foils used to dissipate heat in portable electronic devices, such as cell phones, computers, tablets, and laptops is also growing.
Simply put, we see no shortage of potential customers for Focus Graphite’s manufactured graphite products for the foreseeable future.
A Proud Moment for Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite's Donald Baxter and Jeff Hussey with the Honourable Pierre Arcand (photo: Focus Graphite Inc.)
I’ll conclude by stating that Focus Graphite was very proud to be recognized by Québec Premier Philippe Couillard and members of his cabinet. We saw an appreciation — at the highest decision-making level in Québec — of Focus Graphite’s development vision to become a global leader in the green technology revolution and because our Lac Knife and planned Sept-Îles projects bring much-needed resource diversification and jobs to the towns of Fermont and Sept-Îles. Furthermore, Focus Graphite’s activities, its social, environmental and economic endeavors fit squarely within the parameters of Québec’s far-reaching plans to develop its northern territory.
As a stakeholder in Plan Nord, we look forward to contributing to the future economic development of Northern Québec and wish to congratulate Premier Couillard, his ministers and officials on the successful relaunch, and thank them for including Focus Graphite at the event.
Sincerely,
Donald Baxter, P.Eng.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 705-789-9706
[email protected]
www.focusgraphite.com
PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
Cari amici grafitari buongiorno a tutti voi; purtroppo le quotazioni delle aziende di estrazione della grafite stanno andando veramente molto male. Evidentemente l'argomento grafite/grafene non è ancora divenuto di dominio pubblico e quindi non c'è molta richiesta di azioni del settore.
Resto comunque convinto che il futuro ci riserverà delle belle soddisfazioni e che la tristezza presente, lascerà il posto alla gioia futura.
Io abito vicino alla Svizzera e guardo tutti i giorni la loro televisione; ebbene, sempre più spesso ci sono pubblicità di auto elettriche (tipo la Golf GTE). E la Svizzera fa sempre da apripista per le novità in campo motoristico.
Resto comunque convinto che il futuro ci riserverà delle belle soddisfazioni e che la tristezza presente, lascerà il posto alla gioia futura.
Io abito vicino alla Svizzera e guardo tutti i giorni la loro televisione; ebbene, sempre più spesso ci sono pubblicità di auto elettriche (tipo la Golf GTE). E la Svizzera fa sempre da apripista per le novità in campo motoristico.
Guido93
Nuovo forumer
L'auto elettrica purtroppo ha senso solo per auto del settore lusso estremo, dai 100 mila euro in su, da quei prezzi si ammortizza il costo della tecnologia. La golf gte è comunque pur sempre un'utilitaria e per l'utilizzo quotidiano dubito prenda piede, staremo a vedere
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PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
Io guardo tutti i giorni la televisione Svizzera e tutti i santi giorni fanno pubblicità della GOLF GTE. Di solito gli svizzeri fanno da apripista, nel campo delle auto, per il resto dell'Europa. Poi la GTE costa solo 37.000 euro ed ha 204 Cavalli con un consumo in benzina di 1,5 litri per cento km. Per uno che fa tanta strada, col risparmio di benzina che ha, ammortizza in breve tempo il maggiore costo della macchina.
Comunque per il momento grafene e grafite sono ancora sconosciute al grande pubblico e i prezzi stracciati delle azioni lo stanno a certificare.
Io mi sono dato due anni di tempo e quindi attendo fiducioso che le cose evolvano nel giusto verso.
PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
Avanti così
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LOMIKO INVESTMENT GRAPHENE 3D LAB ANNOUNCES NEW WATERSOLUBLE
3D FILAMENT AT CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS' &
EXPORTERS 3D PRINTING FORUM
[/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold] April 28, 2015 TSX-V: LMR
Vancouver, B.C. Lomiko Metals Inc.
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H8B)(“Lomiko") investment Graphene 3D Lab Inc. will announce details of a newlydeveloped
water-soluble 3D filament at the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' (CME)
Canada Makes: Additive Manufacturing Forum at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario
on April 30, 2015. The water-soluble filament is the latest in a line of specialty-functional
filaments that Graphene 3D is introducing to the 3D printing industry.
Lomiko Metals 100%-owned subsidiary Lomiko Technologies Inc. has and will continue
to hold its 4,396,100 share investment in Graphene 3D Lab for the long term.
Elena Polyakova, Chief Operating Officer of Graphene 3D, will present details on the
new water-soluble filament and discuss the effect of graphene-enhanced materials for the
3D printing industry.
Water-soluble filaments are primarily used to occupy negative space during a 3D print.
These filaments are essentially used to fill gaps designed in objects and allow the print to
be suspended over air. Following the completion of the printing process, the object can be
placed in water, and the water-soluble material will completely dissolve, leaving empty
space.
Daniel Stolyarov, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are very pleased
with performance characteristics that our R&D team designed into this new industry
leading filament. This filament is completely environmentally-friendly, non-toxic,
dissolves completely in water in approximately 1 hour, and leaves no residual material."
The water-soluble filament will work in most commercially available 3D printers and
Graphene 3D expects to have them to market within 3 months. Daniel continues, "This
filament reflects the core objectives of Graphene 3D. We are creating products that allow
innovative designers to do more with 3D printing and are expanding the possibilities
within the 3D printing environment."
[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold] About Graphene 3D
[/FONT] Graphene 3D is in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing specialty 3D
printer materials, including proprietary nanocomposite materials for various types of 3D
printing. The Company is also involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of 3D
printers and related products for domestic and international customers.
#439-7184 120th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 0M6
The Graphene 3D research and production facility is located in Calverton, NY and is
equipped with material processing and analytical equipment. The company has four US
patent applications pending for its technology. For more information on Graphene 3D
Lab Inc., visit Graphene 3D Lab Inc. - Home Page - Wed Apr 29, 2015.
For more information on Lomiko Metals, review the website at
www.lomiko.com,
contact A. Paul Gill at 604-729-5312 or email: [email protected]
On Behalf of the Board
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PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
April 29, 2015
Flinders Triples Graphite Resources At Woxna, Sweden
Vancouver, Canada - Flinders Resources Limited ("Flinders" or the "Company") (TSXV: FDR) is pleased to announce a near three times expansion of flake graphite mineral resources at the Company's Woxna graphite project in Sweden. All mineral resources lie upon fully granted Mining Leases, within the vicinity of the operational Woxna graphite mine.
This significantly expanded mineral resource, calculated in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum ("CIM") guidelines, includes for the first time two 100%-owned flake graphite deposits at Gropabo and Mattsmyra. These resources lie upon fully granted Mining Leases, located 18km and 22km respectively from the Woxna mine and processing plant. These new resources add to the previously announced mineral resource at the Kringelgruvan mining lease (refer to Flinders' release dated September 3, 2013 Tables 1 and 2). Flinders' 100% Woxna project is comprised of four separate mining concessions.
Blair Way, President & CEO states, "Woxna's measured and indicated graphite resources have increased approximately three-fold from 2.8Mt @ 10.7% Cg to 7.7Mt @ 9.3% Cg with this updated measured and indicated resource calculation. All resources are contained within granted mining leases. Expanding the resource base so close to our fully operational processing plant at Woxna, will provide more flexibility and confidence when planning for future expansions from the current 13,000t/yr graphite production capacity. This is a significant milestone for our business in Sweden."
The updated resource estimates are as follows:
Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues.
As a result of the new estimated mineral resources for the Woxna Project, effective March 24, 2015, there is no longer a current preliminary economic analysis ("PEA") for the Woxna Project and the previous PEA released by the Company in 2013 is no longer current or valid as it does not consider these additional mineral resources.
Flinders restarted the Woxna plant and mine in 2014 and is currently mining the Kringelgruvan resource and producing graphite products for the European market. Flinders continues to operate the Woxna facility and grow the customer base for Flinders' products.
The mineral resource at Mattsmyra was drilled within an area approximately 2000m length by 100m width. Mineralization was intersected on all drill sections and is known to a depth of at least 180m below the surface and remains open. Mineralization strikes northwest-southeast, and dips varies between 70 and 80 degrees to the southwest. Mineralization is present as a five main mineralized bodies and ten smaller mineralized bodies. The thickness in the section of the plane was usually more than 23m, but varied between 8m and more than 155m. Mineralization at Mattsmyra remains open along strike and at depth, and geophysical data suggests potential for significant expansion.
The mineral resource at Gropabo was drilled within an area approximately 500m length by 100m width. Mineralization was intersected on all the drilling sections and is known to at least a depth of 60m below the surface. Mineralization strikes northwest-southeast, and dips varies between 65 and 85 degrees to the southwest and is present as a four main mineralized bodies. The thickness in the section of the plane was usually more than 6m, but varied between 1m and a little more than 25m. Mineralization at Gropabo remains open along strike and at depth.
The Mattsmyra and Gropabo mining leases are valid until 2025 at which time they are automatically renewed for an additional 10 years if in production. The Kringelgruvan mining lease is valid until the end of 2016 at which point it is automatically renewed for an additional 10 years for as long as it remains in production.
Geoffrey Reed of Reed Leyton Consultants completed the verification of data on which the Kringelgruvan, Mattsmrya and Gropabo Mineral Resource estimates are based. Reed Leyton viewed the paper records for Kringelgruvan, Mattsmyra and Gropabo and compared 5% of the records with the Flinders Digital database. Check samples were prepared by ALS Chemex in Pitea Sweden and assayed in Vancouver Canada. The Kringelgruvan re-sampling included 59 samples, the Mattsmyra re-sampling included 26 samples and Gropabo re-sampling included 26 samples. The check samples were selected under the supervision of Reedleyton. The verification included assessment of the digital data, sample preparation and assay methodologies, density data, data inputs and survey data used in the mineral resource estimates. Data was validated by using field checks, statistical methods and evaluating the Company's protocols.
Key Assumptions, Parameters and Methods Used to Estimate the Mineral Resource
The mineral resource estimate was completed by qualified and independent geologist, Mr. Geoffrey Reed of Reed Leyton Consultants. A technical report with an effective date of March 24, 2015 will be available shortly on SEDAR and on the Company's website (www.flindersresources.com).
The mineral resource estimate was calculated using Maptek's Vulcan software based on the following geological and resource modelling parameters: Thirty three diamond drill holes for 2,690m were drilled at Mattsmyra from 1983, 1989, 1990 and 1992 and 38 diamond drill holes for 1,789m were drilled at Gropabo from 1991 and 1992. Twenty-nine and 35 holes respectively, were included in the current mineral resource estimation.
Hole spacing was completed generally on a 50 metre by 25 metre drill pattern.
A cut-off grade of 7% Cg was used as the base case to calculate the mineral resource. This grade is considered conservative in the current environment.
Data relating to the collar locations, drill collar orientations were sighted by Geoff Reed in sections and plans of the day and Geoff Reed inspected the area with the Company's personnel and was able to locate many drill hole collars from both concessions.
The analytical method used to assay Cg in drill core was Leco-direct combustion and infrared absorption. Original assay results exist in a database compiled by the Swedish Geological Survey ("SGU") which was purchased by Woxna Graphite AB, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, in 1992. Analysis was made by the Leco furnace method. No information is currently available as to specific quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) protocols used by the SGU in its drilling or analytical programs. However, the work completed by the SGU is routinely of a high standard.
Check samples were prepared by ALS Chemex in Pitea Sweden and assayed in Vancouver, Canada by method code C-IR18 and S-IR08. Duplicates, repeats and blanks were inserted on average for every 7 samples assayed.
A total of 458 bulk density determinations have been completed with a range of values between 2.48 g/cm³ and 3.86 g/cm³. The majority of determinations range from 2.6 g/cm³to 2.9 g/cm³.ReedLeyton has also divided the 458 bulk density determination by rock type. The density determinations were calculated wet and dry weight volume determinations. Figure 33 confirms that the majority of the determinations average 2.84 g/cm³. The average for the waste rock determinations was 2.7 g/cm³.
A total of 402 bulk density determinations have been completed with a range of values between 2.39 g/cm³ and 3.05t/m3. The majority of determinations range from 2.6 g/cm³ to 2.9 g/cm³. ReedLeyton has also divided the 402 bulk density determination by rock type. The density determinations were calculated wet and dry weight volume determinations. Figure 36 confirms that the majority of the determinations average 2.79 g/cm³. The average for the waste rock determinations was 2.7 g/cm³
Grade interpolation was undertaken using inverse distance defined by the domain wireframes.
The allocations of composites were calculated using a hard boundary at the domain wireframes. Composites of the drill hole assays are generated using Maptek Vulcan software with run lengths of 2 metre at Mattsmyra and 3 metre at Gropabo.
Parent block size was 5m x 25m x 5m with sub blocks at 1m x 5m x 1m.
Grade interpolation was undertaken using inverse distance defined by the domain wireframes. The allocations of composites were calculated using a hard boundary at the domain wireframes.
No minimum width was applied.
No assumptions were made as to future mining methods, dimensions or dilution.
No assumptions were made as to the metallurgical behaviour of mineralization.
The qualified person in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 for the Woxna Project, Geoffrey Charles Reed, B AppSc, MAusIMM (cp), has reviewed and verified the contents of this release.
On behalf of the Board,
"Blair Way"
Blair Way, President and CEO
Flinders Triples Graphite Resources At Woxna, Sweden
Vancouver, Canada - Flinders Resources Limited ("Flinders" or the "Company") (TSXV: FDR) is pleased to announce a near three times expansion of flake graphite mineral resources at the Company's Woxna graphite project in Sweden. All mineral resources lie upon fully granted Mining Leases, within the vicinity of the operational Woxna graphite mine.
This significantly expanded mineral resource, calculated in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum ("CIM") guidelines, includes for the first time two 100%-owned flake graphite deposits at Gropabo and Mattsmyra. These resources lie upon fully granted Mining Leases, located 18km and 22km respectively from the Woxna mine and processing plant. These new resources add to the previously announced mineral resource at the Kringelgruvan mining lease (refer to Flinders' release dated September 3, 2013 Tables 1 and 2). Flinders' 100% Woxna project is comprised of four separate mining concessions.
Blair Way, President & CEO states, "Woxna's measured and indicated graphite resources have increased approximately three-fold from 2.8Mt @ 10.7% Cg to 7.7Mt @ 9.3% Cg with this updated measured and indicated resource calculation. All resources are contained within granted mining leases. Expanding the resource base so close to our fully operational processing plant at Woxna, will provide more flexibility and confidence when planning for future expansions from the current 13,000t/yr graphite production capacity. This is a significant milestone for our business in Sweden."
The updated resource estimates are as follows:
Table 1: Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at the Woxna Graphite Project, Sweden.
Effective date March 24, 2015
Mining Lease Classification Tonnes x 1,000,000 (Mt) Graphite (“Cg”) % Gropabo Indicated 1.5 8.8 Mattsmyra Indicated 3.4 8.4 Kringelgruvan* Measured 1.0 10.7 Kringelgruvan* Indicated 1.8 10.7 TOTAL Measured + Indicated 7.7 9.3*Previously reported, refer to Company's press release September 3, 2013 and November 5, 2013 with an effective date of October 11, 2013.
Effective date March 24, 2015
Mining Lease Classification Tonnes x 1,000,000 (Mt) Graphite (“Cg”) % Gropabo Indicated 1.5 8.8 Mattsmyra Indicated 3.4 8.4 Kringelgruvan* Measured 1.0 10.7 Kringelgruvan* Indicated 1.8 10.7 TOTAL Measured + Indicated 7.7 9.3*Previously reported, refer to Company's press release September 3, 2013 and November 5, 2013 with an effective date of October 11, 2013.
Table 2: Total Inferred Mineral Resources at the Woxna Graphite Project, Sweden.
Effective date March 24, 2015
Mining Lease Classification Tonnes (Mt) Cg % Gropabo Inferred 0.7 8.7 Mattsmyra Inferred 1.2 8.4 TOTAL Inferred 1.9 8.5
Effective date March 24, 2015
Mining Lease Classification Tonnes (Mt) Cg % Gropabo Inferred 0.7 8.7 Mattsmyra Inferred 1.2 8.4 TOTAL Inferred 1.9 8.5
Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues.
As a result of the new estimated mineral resources for the Woxna Project, effective March 24, 2015, there is no longer a current preliminary economic analysis ("PEA") for the Woxna Project and the previous PEA released by the Company in 2013 is no longer current or valid as it does not consider these additional mineral resources.
Flinders restarted the Woxna plant and mine in 2014 and is currently mining the Kringelgruvan resource and producing graphite products for the European market. Flinders continues to operate the Woxna facility and grow the customer base for Flinders' products.
The mineral resource at Mattsmyra was drilled within an area approximately 2000m length by 100m width. Mineralization was intersected on all drill sections and is known to a depth of at least 180m below the surface and remains open. Mineralization strikes northwest-southeast, and dips varies between 70 and 80 degrees to the southwest. Mineralization is present as a five main mineralized bodies and ten smaller mineralized bodies. The thickness in the section of the plane was usually more than 23m, but varied between 8m and more than 155m. Mineralization at Mattsmyra remains open along strike and at depth, and geophysical data suggests potential for significant expansion.
The mineral resource at Gropabo was drilled within an area approximately 500m length by 100m width. Mineralization was intersected on all the drilling sections and is known to at least a depth of 60m below the surface. Mineralization strikes northwest-southeast, and dips varies between 65 and 85 degrees to the southwest and is present as a four main mineralized bodies. The thickness in the section of the plane was usually more than 6m, but varied between 1m and a little more than 25m. Mineralization at Gropabo remains open along strike and at depth.
The Mattsmyra and Gropabo mining leases are valid until 2025 at which time they are automatically renewed for an additional 10 years if in production. The Kringelgruvan mining lease is valid until the end of 2016 at which point it is automatically renewed for an additional 10 years for as long as it remains in production.
Geoffrey Reed of Reed Leyton Consultants completed the verification of data on which the Kringelgruvan, Mattsmrya and Gropabo Mineral Resource estimates are based. Reed Leyton viewed the paper records for Kringelgruvan, Mattsmyra and Gropabo and compared 5% of the records with the Flinders Digital database. Check samples were prepared by ALS Chemex in Pitea Sweden and assayed in Vancouver Canada. The Kringelgruvan re-sampling included 59 samples, the Mattsmyra re-sampling included 26 samples and Gropabo re-sampling included 26 samples. The check samples were selected under the supervision of Reedleyton. The verification included assessment of the digital data, sample preparation and assay methodologies, density data, data inputs and survey data used in the mineral resource estimates. Data was validated by using field checks, statistical methods and evaluating the Company's protocols.
Key Assumptions, Parameters and Methods Used to Estimate the Mineral Resource
The mineral resource estimate was completed by qualified and independent geologist, Mr. Geoffrey Reed of Reed Leyton Consultants. A technical report with an effective date of March 24, 2015 will be available shortly on SEDAR and on the Company's website (www.flindersresources.com).
The mineral resource estimate was calculated using Maptek's Vulcan software based on the following geological and resource modelling parameters: Thirty three diamond drill holes for 2,690m were drilled at Mattsmyra from 1983, 1989, 1990 and 1992 and 38 diamond drill holes for 1,789m were drilled at Gropabo from 1991 and 1992. Twenty-nine and 35 holes respectively, were included in the current mineral resource estimation.
Hole spacing was completed generally on a 50 metre by 25 metre drill pattern.
A cut-off grade of 7% Cg was used as the base case to calculate the mineral resource. This grade is considered conservative in the current environment.
Data relating to the collar locations, drill collar orientations were sighted by Geoff Reed in sections and plans of the day and Geoff Reed inspected the area with the Company's personnel and was able to locate many drill hole collars from both concessions.
The analytical method used to assay Cg in drill core was Leco-direct combustion and infrared absorption. Original assay results exist in a database compiled by the Swedish Geological Survey ("SGU") which was purchased by Woxna Graphite AB, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, in 1992. Analysis was made by the Leco furnace method. No information is currently available as to specific quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) protocols used by the SGU in its drilling or analytical programs. However, the work completed by the SGU is routinely of a high standard.
Check samples were prepared by ALS Chemex in Pitea Sweden and assayed in Vancouver, Canada by method code C-IR18 and S-IR08. Duplicates, repeats and blanks were inserted on average for every 7 samples assayed.
A total of 458 bulk density determinations have been completed with a range of values between 2.48 g/cm³ and 3.86 g/cm³. The majority of determinations range from 2.6 g/cm³to 2.9 g/cm³.ReedLeyton has also divided the 458 bulk density determination by rock type. The density determinations were calculated wet and dry weight volume determinations. Figure 33 confirms that the majority of the determinations average 2.84 g/cm³. The average for the waste rock determinations was 2.7 g/cm³.
A total of 402 bulk density determinations have been completed with a range of values between 2.39 g/cm³ and 3.05t/m3. The majority of determinations range from 2.6 g/cm³ to 2.9 g/cm³. ReedLeyton has also divided the 402 bulk density determination by rock type. The density determinations were calculated wet and dry weight volume determinations. Figure 36 confirms that the majority of the determinations average 2.79 g/cm³. The average for the waste rock determinations was 2.7 g/cm³
Grade interpolation was undertaken using inverse distance defined by the domain wireframes.
The allocations of composites were calculated using a hard boundary at the domain wireframes. Composites of the drill hole assays are generated using Maptek Vulcan software with run lengths of 2 metre at Mattsmyra and 3 metre at Gropabo.
Parent block size was 5m x 25m x 5m with sub blocks at 1m x 5m x 1m.
Grade interpolation was undertaken using inverse distance defined by the domain wireframes. The allocations of composites were calculated using a hard boundary at the domain wireframes.
No minimum width was applied.
No assumptions were made as to future mining methods, dimensions or dilution.
No assumptions were made as to the metallurgical behaviour of mineralization.
The qualified person in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 for the Woxna Project, Geoffrey Charles Reed, B AppSc, MAusIMM (cp), has reviewed and verified the contents of this release.
On behalf of the Board,
"Blair Way"
Blair Way, President and CEO
PIZZODIGINO
Pacifico
Zenyatta Announces Successful Completion & Testing of a Purification Process Yielding Highly Crystalline Graphite Exceeding 99.9% Purity; Data Submitted for Finalization of the Preliminary Economic Assessment.
Thunder Bay, ON
06 May 2015
Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. (“Zenyatta” or “Company”) (TSXV : ZEN) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and tested an innovative purification process for production of high purity graphite from the Albany deposit. The work was performed by SGS Canada Inc. (‘SGS’) where significant progress was made over the last few months improving upon an earlier bench-scale process and designing a distinctive flow sheet specifically for the Albany hydrothermal graphite deposit. The data have been submitted to RPA Inc. (‘RPA’) for completion of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’), which is due soon.
Highlights:
• Zenyatta has designed and tested an innovative process for the production of high purity natural graphite;
• SGS analyses of six purified Albany graphite samples yielded greater than 99.9% purity;
• RPA is in possession of all process flow sheet data and will produce a PEA report in the near term.
Aubrey Eveleigh, President & CEO at Zenyatta commented, “SGS has developed a relatively benign purification process from an environmentally benign deposit to produce highly crystalline graphite exceeding 99.9% purity. Feedback from the market, including potential strategic partners in the CleanTech sector, suggests that environmental considerations are critical when sourcing raw materials for today’s high tech applications like energy storage.”
The SGS test work successfully designed and tested a process that is unique to Zenyatta’s Albany deposit. A fully engineered and simplified process (flow sheet) has been completed providing data for crushing, grinding, flotation, residence time, temperature, energy requirements, water treatment, reagent consumption, equipment sizing, mixing, separation and handling. A technically feasible and distinctive process flow sheet was developed to purify the Albany graphite. The continued metallurgical work under a pre-feasibility and full feasibility study has the potential to result in additional optimization. The complete process flow sheet and associated engineering data have now been submitted to RPA for inclusion into the PEA.
Zenyatta would like to further acknowledge and thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for their important support to this innovative purification process. The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (‘NOHFC’) initiated by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (‘MNDM’) provided financial contributions to advance the metallurgical work at SGS.
Zenyatta continues to develop the unique Albany graphite deposit in northern Ontario, Canada. The Project is located 30 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway, with access to the power line and natural gas pipeline near the communities of Constance Lake First Nation and Hearst. A rail line is located 70 km away, with an all-weather road approximately 10 km from the graphite deposit.
The outlook for the global graphite market is very promising with demand growing rapidly from new applications. Graphite is now considered one of the more strategic elements by many leading industrial nations, particularly for its growing importance in high technology manufacturing and in the emerging "green" industries such as components of energy storage devices for electric vehicles, computers, smartphones etc. The applications for graphitic material are constantly evolving due to its unique chemical, electrical and thermal properties. It maintains its stability and strength under temperatures in excess of 3,000°C and is very resistant to chemical corrosion. It is also one of the lightest of all reinforcing elements and has high natural lubricating abilities. Some of these key physical and chemical properties make it critical to modern industry.
The metallurgical test work is being performed under the supervision of Alex Mezei, M.Sc., P.Eng., Director, Engineering Technical Services at SGS Lakefield, independent consultants to Zenyatta, and Peter Wood, P.Eng., P.Geo., VP Exploration of Zenyatta. Peter Wood and Alex Mezei are the Qualified Persons under National Instrument 43-101 who supervised the preparation of the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the disclosure contained in this news release and they have reviewed this news release. SGS performed analyses of all purified Albany graphite samples by direct ash analysis using a platinum crucible, according to a validated method that also accurately quantifies key trace level impurities by subsequent ICP analysis. This allowed SGS not only to accurately characterize the purified graphite, but also to support the metallurgical balancing for the purpose of the PEA study.
Thunder Bay, ON
06 May 2015
Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. (“Zenyatta” or “Company”) (TSXV : ZEN) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and tested an innovative purification process for production of high purity graphite from the Albany deposit. The work was performed by SGS Canada Inc. (‘SGS’) where significant progress was made over the last few months improving upon an earlier bench-scale process and designing a distinctive flow sheet specifically for the Albany hydrothermal graphite deposit. The data have been submitted to RPA Inc. (‘RPA’) for completion of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’), which is due soon.
Highlights:
• Zenyatta has designed and tested an innovative process for the production of high purity natural graphite;
• SGS analyses of six purified Albany graphite samples yielded greater than 99.9% purity;
• RPA is in possession of all process flow sheet data and will produce a PEA report in the near term.
Aubrey Eveleigh, President & CEO at Zenyatta commented, “SGS has developed a relatively benign purification process from an environmentally benign deposit to produce highly crystalline graphite exceeding 99.9% purity. Feedback from the market, including potential strategic partners in the CleanTech sector, suggests that environmental considerations are critical when sourcing raw materials for today’s high tech applications like energy storage.”
The SGS test work successfully designed and tested a process that is unique to Zenyatta’s Albany deposit. A fully engineered and simplified process (flow sheet) has been completed providing data for crushing, grinding, flotation, residence time, temperature, energy requirements, water treatment, reagent consumption, equipment sizing, mixing, separation and handling. A technically feasible and distinctive process flow sheet was developed to purify the Albany graphite. The continued metallurgical work under a pre-feasibility and full feasibility study has the potential to result in additional optimization. The complete process flow sheet and associated engineering data have now been submitted to RPA for inclusion into the PEA.
Zenyatta would like to further acknowledge and thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for their important support to this innovative purification process. The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (‘NOHFC’) initiated by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (‘MNDM’) provided financial contributions to advance the metallurgical work at SGS.
Zenyatta continues to develop the unique Albany graphite deposit in northern Ontario, Canada. The Project is located 30 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway, with access to the power line and natural gas pipeline near the communities of Constance Lake First Nation and Hearst. A rail line is located 70 km away, with an all-weather road approximately 10 km from the graphite deposit.
The outlook for the global graphite market is very promising with demand growing rapidly from new applications. Graphite is now considered one of the more strategic elements by many leading industrial nations, particularly for its growing importance in high technology manufacturing and in the emerging "green" industries such as components of energy storage devices for electric vehicles, computers, smartphones etc. The applications for graphitic material are constantly evolving due to its unique chemical, electrical and thermal properties. It maintains its stability and strength under temperatures in excess of 3,000°C and is very resistant to chemical corrosion. It is also one of the lightest of all reinforcing elements and has high natural lubricating abilities. Some of these key physical and chemical properties make it critical to modern industry.
The metallurgical test work is being performed under the supervision of Alex Mezei, M.Sc., P.Eng., Director, Engineering Technical Services at SGS Lakefield, independent consultants to Zenyatta, and Peter Wood, P.Eng., P.Geo., VP Exploration of Zenyatta. Peter Wood and Alex Mezei are the Qualified Persons under National Instrument 43-101 who supervised the preparation of the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the disclosure contained in this news release and they have reviewed this news release. SGS performed analyses of all purified Albany graphite samples by direct ash analysis using a platinum crucible, according to a validated method that also accurately quantifies key trace level impurities by subsequent ICP analysis. This allowed SGS not only to accurately characterize the purified graphite, but also to support the metallurgical balancing for the purpose of the PEA study.