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March 09, 2017 16:00 ET
Focus Graphite Reports an Adjustment to the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at its Lac Knife Flake Graphite Project, Québec, Resulting in a 42% Increase Relative to 2014 Estimate
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 9, 2017) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company") announces a rectification to the Measured and Indicated mineral resources statement released by the Company on January 24, 2017(1) for its 100%-owned Lac Knife flake graphite project, located 27 km south of Fermont, in the Côte-Nord administrative region of northeastern Québec.
On February 5, 2017, Focus was informed by AGP Mining Consultants that a correction was applied to the classification model which affected the south portion of the resource estimate announced on January 24, 2017. The correction only affected the internal distribution of the Inferred and Indicated resources in the area covered by the latest infill drilling. The grade estimation was not affected by the change.
The 2014 infill drilling program successfully upgraded Inferred resources to the Indicated and Measured categories. The upgraded resources are located to the south and outside of the open pit shell that was used for the 2014 Lac Knife project feasibility study(2) ("FEAS"). In the current FEAS mine plan, any additional tonnage located outside of the FEAS open pit shell design would only be mined and processed after the 25-year mine life.
Following the adjustment made by AGP Mining Consultants, using a 3.0% graphitic carbon (Cg) cut-off, the revised Measured and Indicated resources at Lac Knife now stand at 13.56 million tonnes grading 14.95% Cg (Table 1). This represents a 42% increase in Measured and Indicated resources compared to the 9.576 million tonnes grading 14.77% Cg reported in the 2014 FEAS (Table 2). The adjustment also translates into a 43% increase in graphite tonnes, from 1.414 million tonnes to 2.027 million tonnes (Table 1). Additionally, there are 840,000 tonnes of Inferred resources grading 13.90% Cg (Table 1).
Table 1. Revised Lac Knife Mineral Resource Estimate @ 3.0% Cg cut-off
Tonnage Cg Contained Graphite
(t) (%) (t)
Measured 447 000 21.45 96 000
Indicated 13 112 000 14.73 1 931 000
Measured + Indicated 13 560 000 14.95 2 027 000
Inferred 840 000 13.90 117 000
Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
There is no certainty that all or any part of the Mineral Resources will be converted into Mineral Reserves.
The rounding of tonnes as required by NI 43-101 reporting guidelines may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grade and contained graphite.
Table 2: Revised Sensitivity to cut-off change and comparison to the 2014 feasibility study
Updated
Mineral Resource Estimate
(3.0% Cg Cut-off base case) 2014
Mineral Resource Estimate
(3.0% Cg Cut-off base case) Percent Change
Cut-off Tonnes Cg (%) Cg Tonnes Tonnes Cg (%) Cg Tonnes Tonnage Graphite
Measured > 10.0 440 000 21.66 95 000 428 000 23.81 102 000 3% -7%
> 5.0 447 000 21.45 96 000 432 000 23.66 102 000 3% -6%
> 3.0 447 000 21.45 96 000 432 000 23.66 102 000 3% -6%
> 2.0 447 000 21.45 96 000 432 000 23.66 102 000 3% -6%
Indicated > 10.0 11 227 000 15.86 1 781 000 7 466 000 15.77 1 177 000 50% 51%
> 5.0 13 021 000 14.80 1 927 000 9 065 000 14.44 1 309 000 44% 47%
> 3.0 13 112 000 14.73 1 931 000 9 144 000 14.35 1 312 000 43% 47%
> 2.0 13 114 000 14.72 1 931 000 9 146 000 14.35 1 312 000 43% 47%
Measured + Indicated > 10.0 11 667 000 16.08 1 876 000 7 894 000 16.21 1 279 000 48% 47%
> 5.0 13 468 000 15.02 2 023 000 9 497 000 14.86 1 411 000 42% 43%
> 3.0 13 560 000 14.95 2 027 000 9 576 000 14.77 1 414 000 42% 43%
> 2.0 13 561 000 14.95 2 027 000 9 578 000 14.77 1 415 000 42% 43%
Inferred > 10.0 698 000 15.10 105 000 2 196 000 15.81 347 000 -68% -70%
> 5.0 832 000 14.00 116 000 2 941 000 13.75 404 000 -72% -71%
> 3.0 840 000 13.90 117 000 3 102 000 13.25 411 000 -73% -72%
> 2.0 840 000 13.90 117 000 3 116 000 13.20 411 000 -73% -72%
Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
There is no certainty that all or any part of the Mineral Resources will be converted into Mineral Reserves.
The rounding of tonnes as required by NI43-101 reporting guidelines may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grade and contained graphite.
Compared to the model announced on January 24, 2017, the revised model improves the Measured and Indicated resources tonnage by 12% and it contains 14% more graphite tonnes (Table 3). The improvement to the Measured and Indicated resources category is offset by a reduction in the Inferred category amounting to 63% in tonnages and 69% in graphite tonnes.
Table 3: Revised model compared to the previous announcement on January 24, 2017
March 2nd, 2017
Revised resource estimate (3.0% Cut-off) January 24th, 2017 Resource estimate
(3.0% Cut-off)
Tonnage Cg Graphite Tonnage Cg Graphite Percent change - Tonnage Percent change - Contained Graphite
(t) (%) (t) (t) (%) (t)
Measured 447,000 21.45 96,000 447,000 21.45 96,000 0% 0%
Indicated 13,112,000 14.73 1,931,000 11,654,000 14.38 1,675,000 13% 15%
Measured + Indicated 13,560,000 14.95 2,027,000 12,101,000 14.64 1,771,000 12% 14%
Inferred 840,000 13.90 117,000 2,299,000 16.20 372,000 -63% -69%
While the grade for the estimated blocks was not affected by the change, there is an apparent minor variation to the average grade of the combined Measured and Indicated categories at the 3% cut-off due to the redistribution of the higher grade Inferred blocks that were converted to Indicated resources.
The updated mineral resource is based on 231 core drill holes totalling 22,505 metres of historic and recent drilling from 2014. This includes 149 surface drill holes totalling 12,041 metres completed since 2010. Mineral Resources have been reported within a constraining pit shell at a cut-off grade of 3.0% Cg.
Details on the Mineral Resource Estimation procedures are given in the Company's news release dated January 24th, 2017, available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com.
Lac Knife Project
The Lac Knife project comprises 57 map-designated claims covering 2,986.31 ha located in Esmanville Township (NTS map sheet 23B/11), 27 km south-southwest of the iron-mining town of Fermont, in the Côte-Nord administrative region of Québec. Focus acquired a 100% interest in the project in October 2010. A map showing the location of the Lac Knife project is available on the company's website at www.focusgraphite.com.
The mineralization at Lac Knife is hosted in biotite-quartz-feldspar paragneiss and schist of the Nault Formation, in association with iron formations of the Wabush Formation. These are equivalent to the lower Proterozoic Labrador Trough rocks affected by the late Proterozoic Grenvillian orogeny. High grade metamorphism and folding associated with the Grenvillian orogeny has resulted in the formation of important concentrations of graphite dominated by value-enhanced large flakes.
The Lac Knife project hosts a Measured and Indicated mineral resource* of 13.56 million tonnes grading 14.95% Cg (447,000 tonnes Measured @ 21.45% Cg and 13,112,000 tonnes Indicated @ 14.73% Cg) as natural flake graphite with an additional Inferred mineral resource* of 840,000 tonnes grading 13.90% Cg. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite concentrate.
The Feasibility Study filed with SEDAR (www.sedar.com) on August 8, 2014 for the Lac Knife Project indicates the project is economically viable and has the potential to become a low-cost graphite concentrate producer based on 7.86 million tonnes of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves** grading 15.13% Cg included in the Mineral Resource (429,000 tonnes Proven @ 23.61% Cg and 7,428,000 tonnes Probable @ 14.64% Cg).
* Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
** The Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Mineral Reserve. The reference point for the Mineral Reserve Estimate is the mill feed.
Qualified Persons
Pierre Desautels, P.Geo. Principal Resource Geologist of AGP Mining Consultants Inc. Qualified Person under NI 43-101 who is independent of the Company, has review and authorized the release of the mineral resource estimates presented herein.
Mr. Marc-André Bernier, M.Sc, P.Geo (Québec and Ontario), a Director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
About Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced exploration and mining company with an objective of producing graphite concentrate at its wholly-owned Lac Knife flake graphite deposit located 27 km south of Fermont, Québec. In a second stage, to meet Quebec stakeholder interests of transformation within the province and to add shareholder value, Focus is evaluating the feasibility of producing value added graphite products including battery-grade spherical graphite.
Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented graphite mining development company with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc.
For more information about Focus Graphite, please visit www.focusgraphite.com.
Forward Looking Statement
This News Release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", 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". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: (i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v) the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets; (vi) the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; (xii) the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential conflicts of interest; (xv) the reliance on key personnel; (xvi) liquidity risks; and (xvii) the risk of potential dilution through the issue of common shares.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this News Release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this release.
(1) Refer to Focus news release dated January 24, 2017, available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com.
(2) Refer to Focus news releases dated June 25th and August 8, 2014, available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Focus Graphite Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-241-4040
geconomo@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com
How dare you!
Stevie will surprise all his faithful shareholders in 2018!
Know what you own!
Don't worry by quarter 4 Stevie will resolve all the cash problems.
This all happened while he was away.
Thank goodness he's back at the helm to make qtmm great again.
Sri was no good for this company that's why they kicked him out. He was going to bring to ruins the very foundation that Stevie built for his loyal shareholders.
Qtmm is apple, Microsoft and Silicon Valley in the 70's.
Stevie will surprise all his shareholders and partners in 2018!
Forget those display people there's no money in displays
Solar is where the money's at!
Solterra solar panel soon on a roof near you!
Those timelines were established by the fools that were at the helm while Stevie was doing his Chinese pilgrimage. It's so comforting for the faithful shareholders to know that Stevie is back at helm with his son and rogue by his side.
I toast to new timelines and to a fabulous 2018!
Hey Stevie's Chinese pilgrimage is going to pay off! You think China is hoax? You needed a loser like Sri representing our superior dots!
Know what you own!
I toast to Stevie for 2018!
2018 will be the year that Stevie, son and rogue will Make qtmm great again!
Know what you own!
Stevie where's the surprise for your faithful investors?
What happened the dream team didn't deliver?
What's your plan now? It took 20 days extra to release this?
I'm amazed.
Long time shareholder here , im truly amazed.
yes that q wont matter its all junk. what matters it seems from another posters view is what Stevie and son will do from this day forth.
it's better to light a candle than curse the darkness.
See the light with Solterrra Solar panels
J thanks Just got off the phone with td transferring everything there.
To Canadians out there,
bmo and questrade do not permit trading of qtmmm.
Which brokerage firms are you using that allow?
thanks,
And who says that's 100% sure?
Who says Stevie is not rolling up his shirt and concocting some dots?
Proof is in his pudding recipe.
Soon enough we will all find out what Stevie has been concocting all these years.
Know what you own mr T
Wait and see instead of coming up with a million scenarios
Bonne chance!
Si tu est a 65% de profit prends tes profits et achete de nouveau quand sa baisse. le lithium c est de la spéculation aussi il n y a rien de sur
Juste la mort et les taxes.
Where's the rain man to elevate this to higher highs
Not yet I'll let you know when we are.
I'm large and green at this level also
They been doing quite well quarter after quarter. Slow and steady.
Cheers from punta cana.
The Quebec Government Confirms Receipt of Focus Graphite's Technical Documents in Support of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its Lac Knife Natural Flake Graphite Project
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 30, 2016) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that as part of the ongoing environmental permitting review process, the Ministère du Développement Durable, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques ("MDDELCC") of Québec has received supporting documentation regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") report on the Lac Knife natural flake graphite project submitted in December 2014 (refer to Focus Graphite's news release dated December 1, 2014 available at www.focusgraphite.com).
The ESIA support documentation also includes the Mine Closure Plan. The Mine Closure Plan will continue to evolve prior to and during the projected mine life. Communication with the MDDELCC is ongoing as the permitting process continues towards the planned detailed engineering phase of the Lac Knife project.
In other news, Focus announces that it will not proceed with additional closings of the non-brokered private placement of up to 30,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (the "Offering") announced on September 27, 2016 for which the closing of the first tranche was announced on October 3, 2016.
Qualified Person
Mr. Marc-André Bernier, M.Sc, P.Geo (Québec and Ontario), a Director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
About Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced exploration and development mining company with an objective of producing graphite concentrate at its Lac Knife deposit located south west of Fermont, Québec. In a second stage, to meet Quebec stakeholder interests of transformation within the province and to add shareholder value, Focus is evaluating the feasibility of producing value added graphite products including battery-grade spherical graphite.
The Lac Knife project hosts a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate* of 9.58 million tonnes grading 14.77% graphitic carbon (Cg) (432,000 tonnes Measured @ 23.66% Cg and 9,144,000 tonnes Indicated @ 14.35% Cg) as natural flake graphite with an additional Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate* of 3.1 million tonnes grading 13.25% Cg. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite concentrate.
The Feasibility Study filed with SEDAR (www.sedar.com) on August 8, 2014 for the Lac Knife Project indicates the project is economically viable and has the potential to become a low cost graphite concentrate producer based on 7.86 million tonnes of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves** grading 15.13% Cg included in the Mineral Resource (429,000 tonnes Proven @ 23.61% Cg and 7,428,000 tonnes Probable @ 14.64% Cg).
On May 27, 2014 the Company announced the potential for high value added sales in the Li-ion battery sector following battery coin cell tests performed on Spherical Graphite ("SPG") produced from the Lac Knife graphite concentrate. Testing measured the performance metrics and confirmed Focus' capability to tailor lithium ion battery-anode-grade graphite and value added products to meet the most stringent customer specifications.
On February 26, 2015, the Company announced the results from independent laboratory testing that indicated Coated Spherical Graphite ("CSPG") produced from Lac Knife concentrate outperformed synthetic graphite anodes for use in lithium-ion batteries.
On November 25, 2015, the Company announced results from independent laboratory testing that reported "zero loss" in long-term battery anode cycle testing of high purity CSPG produced from Lac Knife concentrate.
On March 31, 2016, the Company announced the introduction of a high conductivity graphite cathode material produced from expanded Lac Knife graphite and exhibiting twice the conductivity of cathodes versus standard grades of synthetic and natural flake graphite used in commercially available lithium-ion batteries.
On August 8, 2016, the Company announced it has successfully purified fine flake graphite - sourced at its wholly owned Lac Knife, Québec deposit - from 95% to 99.99% purity using a proprietary energy efficient purification process. Attaining a 99.99% purity level from fine graphite flake is significant. Focus now has the technology to economically purify low value fine flake graphite or, "fines" to a high value material needed for the production of lithium-ion batteries.
On August 17, 2016, the Company reported that the maiden core drilling program conducted at its Lac Tétépisca graphite project in 2014 intersected significant subsurface graphitic mineralisation along the trend of 1.5 km long MAG-EM anomaly including in hole LT-14-04 which intersected 103.9 m (true thickness) grading 10.25% Cg.
Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented graphite mining development company with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc.
* Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability
** The Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Mineral Reserve. The reference point for the Mineral Reserve Estimate is the mill feed.
For more information about Focus Graphite, please visit www.focusgraphite.com
Forward Looking Statement
This News Release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", 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". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: (i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v) the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets; (vi) the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; (xii) the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential conflicts of interest; (xv) the reliance on key personnel; (xvi) liquidity risks; and (xvii) the risk of potential dilution through the issue of common shares.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this News Release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Focus Graphite Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
President & Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-241-4040
geconomo@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com
The Quebec Government Confirms Receipt of Focus Graphite's Technical Documents in Support of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its Lac Knife Natural Flake Graphite Project
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 30, 2016) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that as part of the ongoing environmental permitting review process, the Ministère du Développement Durable, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques ("MDDELCC") of Québec has received supporting documentation regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") report on the Lac Knife natural flake graphite project submitted in December 2014 (refer to Focus Graphite's news release dated December 1, 2014 available at www.focusgraphite.com).
The ESIA support documentation also includes the Mine Closure Plan. The Mine Closure Plan will continue to evolve prior to and during the projected mine life. Communication with the MDDELCC is ongoing as the permitting process continues towards the planned detailed engineering phase of the Lac Knife project.
In other news, Focus announces that it will not proceed with additional closings of the non-brokered private placement of up to 30,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (the "Offering") announced on September 27, 2016 for which the closing of the first tranche was announced on October 3, 2016.
Qualified Person
Mr. Marc-André Bernier, M.Sc, P.Geo (Québec and Ontario), a Director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
About Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced exploration and development mining company with an objective of producing graphite concentrate at its Lac Knife deposit located south west of Fermont, Québec. In a second stage, to meet Quebec stakeholder interests of transformation within the province and to add shareholder value, Focus is evaluating the feasibility of producing value added graphite products including battery-grade spherical graphite.
The Lac Knife project hosts a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate* of 9.58 million tonnes grading 14.77% graphitic carbon (Cg) (432,000 tonnes Measured @ 23.66% Cg and 9,144,000 tonnes Indicated @ 14.35% Cg) as natural flake graphite with an additional Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate* of 3.1 million tonnes grading 13.25% Cg. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite concentrate.
The Feasibility Study filed with SEDAR (www.sedar.com) on August 8, 2014 for the Lac Knife Project indicates the project is economically viable and has the potential to become a low cost graphite concentrate producer based on 7.86 million tonnes of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves** grading 15.13% Cg included in the Mineral Resource (429,000 tonnes Proven @ 23.61% Cg and 7,428,000 tonnes Probable @ 14.64% Cg).
On May 27, 2014 the Company announced the potential for high value added sales in the Li-ion battery sector following battery coin cell tests performed on Spherical Graphite ("SPG") produced from the Lac Knife graphite concentrate. Testing measured the performance metrics and confirmed Focus' capability to tailor lithium ion battery-anode-grade graphite and value added products to meet the most stringent customer specifications.
On February 26, 2015, the Company announced the results from independent laboratory testing that indicated Coated Spherical Graphite ("CSPG") produced from Lac Knife concentrate outperformed synthetic graphite anodes for use in lithium-ion batteries.
On November 25, 2015, the Company announced results from independent laboratory testing that reported "zero loss" in long-term battery anode cycle testing of high purity CSPG produced from Lac Knife concentrate.
On March 31, 2016, the Company announced the introduction of a high conductivity graphite cathode material produced from expanded Lac Knife graphite and exhibiting twice the conductivity of cathodes versus standard grades of synthetic and natural flake graphite used in commercially available lithium-ion batteries.
On August 8, 2016, the Company announced it has successfully purified fine flake graphite - sourced at its wholly owned Lac Knife, Québec deposit - from 95% to 99.99% purity using a proprietary energy efficient purification process. Attaining a 99.99% purity level from fine graphite flake is significant. Focus now has the technology to economically purify low value fine flake graphite or, "fines" to a high value material needed for the production of lithium-ion batteries.
On August 17, 2016, the Company reported that the maiden core drilling program conducted at its Lac Tétépisca graphite project in 2014 intersected significant subsurface graphitic mineralisation along the trend of 1.5 km long MAG-EM anomaly including in hole LT-14-04 which intersected 103.9 m (true thickness) grading 10.25% Cg.
Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented graphite mining development company with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc.
* Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability
** The Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Mineral Reserve. The reference point for the Mineral Reserve Estimate is the mill feed.
For more information about Focus Graphite, please visit www.focusgraphite.com
Forward Looking Statement
This News Release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", 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". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: (i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v) the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets; (vi) the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; (xii) the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential conflicts of interest; (xv) the reliance on key personnel; (xvi) liquidity risks; and (xvii) the risk of potential dilution through the issue of common shares.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this News Release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Focus Graphite Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
President & Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-241-4040
geconomo@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com
Focus Graphite Reports that Initial Locked Cycle Flotation Tests on Lac Tétépisca Mineralisation Achieve 92.7 % Graphite Recovery and Concentrate Grades of 96.2% Carbon for all Flake Sizes Combined
Graphite Quebec
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 1, 2017) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company") is pleased to report initial Locked Cycle flotation Test1 (LCT) results from its 100%-owned Lac Tétépisca Graphite Project ("the Project") located southwest of the Manicouagan reservoir in the Côte-Nord administrative region of north-eastern Québec. The LCT was performed by SGS Canada Inc. (SGS) on a 155 kg Master composite graphite mineralization sample. Further open circuit cleaner testing was conducted on six variability graphite mineralization samples (total: 108 kg).
Highlights:
The LCT produced an overall graphite recovery of 92.7% total Carbon2 (Ct)
The average grades of the "jumbo" (+48 mesh) and "large" (-48/+80 mesh) flake categories were 95.6% Ct and 95.0% Ct, respectively
The "medium" sized flakes (-80/+100 mesh) graded 96.3% Ct
The "fine" flake products (-100/+200 mesh) yielded an average grade of 97.7% Ct
These initial test results indicate that all concentrate size fractions above 400 mesh have a high carbon grade ranging from 95.0% Ct to 97.8% Ct. High carbon flake graphite concentrates translate into reduced levels of impurities to be removed during the purification process.
The principal objectives of the scoping level metallurgical test program were to design a conceptual flotation flowsheet that can upgrade the Lac Tétépisca graphite mineralization into a concentrate grading at least 96% Ct while minimizing flake size degradation.
The conceptual flowsheet was developed using results from a series of 14 flotation tests and the closed-circuit performance was evaluated in a LCT. The flotation test program was completed on a 155 kg Master composite and six variability samples (total: 108 kg) originating from representative Lac Tétépisca graphite mineralization. The LCT produced an overall graphite recovery of 92.7% at a combined concentrate grade of 96.2% Ct.
Focus President and CEO Gary Economo said: "These initial Locked Cycle flotation test results serve as an excellent starting point for future optimization of the conceptual Lac Tétépisca concentrator process flow sheet".
"Lac Tétépisca has the potential to meet our future supply obligations for graphite-based polymers for the automotive and other industries, whereas our flagship Lac Knife project's high purity concentrate production is planned for clean technology, renewable energy markets that require high quality coated spherical graphite," Mr. Economo added.
In 2014, Focus conducted a preliminary metallurgical characterization of a 10 kg composite channel sample of graphite mineralization from the Lac Tétépisca project. The metallurgical test work which was carried out at SGS in Lakefield, Ontario, achieved a carbon content averaging 94.7% Ct for all flake sizes above 200 mesh, including 97.7% Ct for +80 mesh flake - a quality that is critical to the lithium ion battery market (refer to Focus news release dated October 20, 2014 available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com).
The flake size distribution in the concentrate that was generated in the LCT using the 2016 Master composite is presented in Table 1. A total of 17.2% of the concentrate mass reported to the "jumbo" flake category (+48 mesh). The "large" flake category (-48/+80 mesh) contained 20.5% of the concentrate mass. Another 7.9% of the mass reported to the "medium" flake size fraction (-80/+100 mesh) (Table 1).
Interestingly, the finer flake size distribution classes (+400/-100 mesh) also reported carbon grades above 95% Ct.
Table 1: Lac Tétépisca concentrate flake size distribution and total carbon (Ct) grades.
Category Size Fraction
Mesh Size Fraction
Microns Weight
% Assays
% Ct Distribution
% Ct
Jumbo +32 mesh +500 4.2 95.8 4.1
+48 mesh +300 13.0 95.6 12.9
Large +65 mesh +212 13.5 95.0 13.4
+80 mesh +180 7.0 95.0 6.9
Medium +100 mesh +150 7.9 96.3 7.9
Fine +150 mesh +106 13.0 97.8 13.2
+200 mesh +75 15.4 97.7 15.7
Very Fine +325 mesh +45 15.8 96.7 15.9
+400 mesh +38 3.6 95.2 3.6
-400 mesh -38 6.6 92.9 6.4
Total: 100.0 100.0
A total of six variability composites ranging from low-grade disseminated material grading 3.81% graphitic carbon2 (Cg) to high-grade massive mineralization grading 22.3% Cg produced consistent metallurgical results when subjected to the developed flowsheet conditions.
The combined concentrate grades for the six variability samples ranged from 95.4% Ct to 97.8% Ct with open circuit graphite recoveries of 84.9% to 91.6%.
The mass recovery into the "large" and "jumbo" flake categories for the six variability composites ranged between 31.8% for the massive mineralization composite, to 62.0% for the low-grade disseminated composite.
1 A Locked Cycle Test (LCT) is a repetitive batch flotation test conducted to assess flow sheet design. It is the preferred method for arriving at a metallurgical projection from laboratory testing. In a LCT the intermediate products are incorporated in the following cycles, thus simulating a continuous flotation circuit on a laboratory scale.
2 All carbon analyses were performed by SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") and are reported as total carbon ("Ct"). The analytical methods that were used to determine the metallurgical results included total carbon analysis by Leco on the final concentrates. Total carbon assays are for the higher graphite concentrate grades, whereas graphitic carbon ("Cg") assays are for drill core and it is a more accurate method when graphitic carbon content is lower than approximately 50% Cg.
About SGS Metallurgical Services (Lakefield)
SGS Canada Inc. (SGS) is recognized as a world leader in the development of concentrator flowsheet design and pilot plant testing programs. SGS' Metallurgical Services division was founded over half a century ago. Its metallurgists, hydro-metallurgists and chemical engineers are experienced in all the major physical and chemical separation processes utilized in the recovery of metals and minerals contained in resource properties around the world.
Qualified Person
The information pertaining to the metallurgical test program completed by SGS that is presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Oliver Peters, M.Sc., P.Eng., MBA, Consulting Metallurgist for SGS Canada Inc. and Principal Metallurgist of Metpro Management Inc. Mr. Peters has extensive experience in the development of metallurgical processes and has managed the majority of the graphite testing programs conducted at SGS in recent years.
Mr. Marc-André Bernier, M.Sc., P.Geo. (Québec and Ontario), a Director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release relating to the Lac Tétépisca project metallurgical test results.
About the Lac Tétépisca Graphite Project
Focus Graphite's 100%-owned Lac Tétépisca Graphite Project consists of 87 contiguous map-designated claims ("CDC") covering 4,692.82 ha. The Project is located in the Southwest Manicouagan reservoir area, 234 km north-northwest of Baie-Comeau, an industrial city located where the Manicouagan River intersects the North shore of St. Lawrence River. The Project is accessible year-round by logging roads that connect to Highway 389, which in turn connects to Baie-Comeau.
Focus discovered graphitic mineralization at Lac Tétépisca as a result of prospecting and trenching work conducted in 2012 and in 2013. In 2014, the Company drilled 16 shallow holes along four fences spaced 200 m apart (total: 1,875 m). The drilling covered a 600 m strike length section of a 1.5-km long electromagnetic (EM) conductor mapped by a combined magnetic (MAG)-EM ground geophysical survey and now referred to as the "Manicouagan Ouest Graphitic Corridor" (MOGC). Eleven (11) holes intersected significant graphitic mineralisation including hole LT-14-04 which intersected 103.9 m (true thickness) grading 10.25% Cg (refer to Focus news releases August 17, 2016 available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com).
In 2016, Focus drilled an additional 18 holes (total: 2,424 m) to test the continuity of the graphitic mineralization within the MOGC with respect to the variability of graphitic carbon thickness and grades. Fifteen (15) holes intersected significant graphitic mineralization with grades ranging from 5.6% Cg to 19.35% Cg over a minimum true thickness of 6.2 m. Hole LT-16-32 intersected 102.1 m (true thickness) grading 10.7% Cg (refer to Focus news releases dated January 20, 2017 available at www.focusgraphite.com and at www.sedar.com).
A map of the Lac Tétépisca project is available on the Company's website at www.focusgraphite.com.
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Grafoid Introduces GrafeneX - a Graphene Adherent, Tunable and Multi-Functional Coating Technology for Large Surface Industrial Applications
A Focus Graphite Related Company Introduces a Novel Platform for Industrial Scale Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Ultra-Thin Graphene Coatings for Metal, Glass, Polymer, Ceramic and Other Substrate Applications
KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 7, 2017) - Grafoid Inc., a world leading graphene R&D and investment company announces its entry into the global industrial coatings market with the introduction of its patent pending GrafeneX graphene coatings technology.
Grafoid's largest shareholder is Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC), owner of the Lac Knife high-grade flake graphite deposit in Quebec. Focus Graphite holds two off-take agreements with Grafoid to supply it with high-purity graphite for graphene application commercialization with joint venture partners.
GrafeneX is a novel technology that creates a platform for the deposition of Graphene and chemically functionalized Graphene coatings.
This enabling process provides Grafoid with the capability to apply its diverse graphene-based coatings to many different types of material substrates with controllable levels of surface coverage, thickness etc. to meet precise end user requirements.
One of the key obstacles to graphene's broad, universal industrial acceptance is the absence to date of low-cost, high performing graphene applications that can be successfully adapted for use across all industrial sectors. BCC Market Research reports the global market for paints and coatings is anticipated to rise to $164.1 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% from 2016-2021.
Other market research indicates even higher revenue values.
Grafoid President and CEO Gary Economo described the GrafeneX technologies as a cost-effective way of laying down graphene coatings on large surface areas.
"Demand exists for advanced multifunctional technologies capable of successfully disrupting existing business models," Mr. Economo said. "We believe our novel, low-cost, coating technologies will encourage interest from those industries developing next generation materials and products."
About GrafeneX
The GrafeneX process applies Graphene based coatings to substrate materials including polymers, glasses, most metals and refractories (See Figure 1).
GrafeneX is applied using a proprietary, room temperature, top-down process, designed as an inline continuous surface conversion process compatible with most conventional industrial coil-to-coil and roll-to-roll coating facilities.
In its typical embodiment, the process sequence would include: surface preparation (cleaning & activation), graphene oxide application, removal of a benign carrier and conversion to a Graphene based surface coating.
To the greatest degree, the GrapheneX process uses commonly available conversion coating technologies, has a straightforward modular design with a compact footprint that is scalable with production speed. A GrafeneX line can either be retrofitted to existing finishing lines, or function as a stand-alone finishing system.
Mr. Economo said that the GrafeneX line of technologies and services are consistent with Grafoid's business model for long-term growth and revenue sustainability through joint venturing, licensing and fees for services.
"As of today, with near zero competition, our GrafeneX technologies position our Company us as a front-runner for large area graphene coatings development," Mr. Economo said.
GrafeneX enabling characteristics and properties include:
The ability to coat large surfaces on metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers and glass and the ability to coat fibers, rods and bars
Designed for coil-to-coil and conveyor applications from batch to continuous process
Environmentally safe to benign, flexible technology in terms of coatings uses for: hydrophobic, hydrophilic, super hydrophobic, oleophobic and oleophilic applications
Variable coating thickness (from monolayer to few layer)
Many of the physical/chemical properties are tunable (Figure 2)
Good adhesion to substrates (as tested using the ASTM E-335 on aluminum foil) (Figure 3)
GrafeneX coating technology may be used in various industrial, consumer, military, marine, avionics, energy storage, packaging, building materials, electronics, transportation, environmental remediation, intelligent fabrics, sporting goods and medical industries.
Four versions of GrafeneX coatings labeled A to D are available, namely:
GrafeneX (A) which serves many sectors as a precursor coating with hydrophilic properties.
GrafeneX (B) are electrically conductive, hydrophobic coatings, or with tunable electric conduction and may be used for:
Li-ion battery electrode materials, or other energy storage devices
Supercapacitors
EMI shielding applications
Transparent and flexible electronics
Nanoelectronics
Nanogenerators
Solar cells
Fuel cells and hydrogen storage
Photodetectors
Organic LEDs (OLEDs) and displays
Corrosion protection
GrafeneX (C) are super-hydrophobic coatings which may be used as:
Water-repellant and anti-fouling coatings
Self-cleaning surfaces
Anti-icing and anti-fogging coatings for:
Windows
Eyeglasses
Corrosion protective coatings for a variety of industries, including:
Automotive
Marine
GrafeneX (D) coatings have hydrophilic properties and may be used as:
Paint primers and pre-treatments
Adhesion-promoting coatings for joining two dissimilar materials, such as attaching polymers to metals (example: automotive industry)
More intensive applications can potentially include:
Surface modification of implants or scaffold materials in tissue engineering
Drug delivery & cancer therapy
Bio-sensors, electrochemical biosensors
Other types of sensors, such as: Contact sensors, nanoelectromechanical sensors, chemical sensors, non-contact sensors, etc.
About Grafoid Inc.
Grafoid is focused on three areas of graphene-related technology development seen as "low-hanging fruit" for industrial adoption.
They are graphene based materials for energy creation, storage and transmission; graphene based polymers and; graphene coatings for all industrial sectors.
A privately held Canadian corporation, Grafoid invests in graphene applications and economically scalable production processes for graphene and graphene derivatives from raw, unprocessed graphite ore. Focus Graphite Inc. holds a significant interest in Grafoid Inc.
Incorporated in 2011, Grafoid's global enterprise platform includes 17 subsidiary companies engaged in the development of Mesografâ„¢ materials and products, and GrafeneX ultra-thin graphene industrial coatings and commercialization development services. They include, but are not limited to: Mesografâ„¢ lithium batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial energy storage; polymers, plastics, rubber, elastomers, and composite materials; fiber science including aluminum alloys; lubricants; fire retardant materials; thermal management solutions; EMI/RFI/EMP shielding; solar solutions, and analytical testing; and laboratory services.
Grafoid's research is supported through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada, and, on February 20, 2015, Grafoid received an $8.1 million investment from the SD Tech Fundâ„¢ of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop a technology that will automate Mesografâ„¢ graphene production and end-product development. SDTC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support clean technology companies as they move their technologies to market.
For more information about Grafoid, please visit http://www.grafoid.com.
To view Figures 1-3 please click the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/FocusFigs1-3-27.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grafoid Inc.
Gary Economo
President and CEO
geconomo@grafoid.com
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Grafoid Introduces GrafeneX - a Cost-Effective Graphene Adherent, Tunable and Multi-Functional Coating Technology for Large Surface Industrial Applications
A Novel Platform for Industrial Scale Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Ultra-Thin Graphene Coatings for Metal, Glass, Polymer, Ceramic and Other Substrate Applications
KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 31, 2017) - Grafoid Inc., a world leading graphene R&D and investment company announced today its entry into the global industrial coatings market with the introduction of its patent pending GrafeneX graphene coatings technology.
GrafeneX is a novel technology that creates a platform for the deposition of Graphene and chemically functionalized Graphene coatings.
This enabling process provides Grafoid with the capability to apply its diverse graphene-based coatings to many different types of material substrates with controllable levels of surface coverage, thickness etc. to meet precise end user requirements.
One of the key obstacles to graphene's broad, universal industrial acceptance is the absence to date of low-cost, high performing graphene applications that can be successfully adapted for use across all industrial sectors. BCC Market Research reports the global market for paints and coatings is anticipated to rise to $164.1 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% from 2016-2021.
Other market research indicates even higher revenue values.
Grafoid President and CEO Gary Economo described the GrafeneX technologies as a cost-effective way of laying down graphene coatings on large surface areas.
"Demand exists for advanced multifunctional technologies capable of successfully disrupting existing business models," Mr. Economo said. "We believe our novel, low-cost, coating technologies will encourage interest from those industries developing next generation materials and products."
About GrafeneX
The GrafeneX process applies Graphene based coatings to substrate materials including polymers, glasses, most metals and refractories (See Figure 1).
To view Figure 1, click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/4476f1.pdf
GrafeneX is applied using a proprietary, room temperature, top-down process, designed as an inline continuous surface conversion process compatible with most conventional industrial coil-to-coil and roll-to-roll coating facilities.
In its typical embodiment, the process sequence would include: surface preparation (cleaning & activation), graphene oxide application, removal of a benign carrier and conversion to a Graphene based surface coating.
To the greatest degree, the GrapheneX process uses commonly available conversion coating technologies, has a straightforward modular design with a compact footprint that is scalable with production speed. A GrafeneX line can either be retrofitted to existing finishing lines, or function as a stand-alone finishing system.
Mr. Economo said that the GrafeneX line of technologies and services are consistent with Grafoid's business model for long-term growth and revenue sustainability through joint venturing, licensing and fees for services.
"As of today, with near zero competition, our GrafeneX technologies position our Company us as a front-runner for large area graphene coatings development," Mr. Economo said.
GrafeneX enabling characteristics and properties include:
The ability to coat large surfaces on metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers and glass and the ability to coat fibers, rods and bars
Designed for coil-to-coil and conveyor applications from batch to continuous process
Environmentally safe to benign, flexible technology in terms of coatings uses for: hydrophobic, hydrophilic, super hydrophobic, oleophobic and oleophilic applications
Variable coating thickness (from monolayer to few layer)
Many of the physical/chemical properties are tunable (Figure 2)
Good adhesion to substrates (as tested using the ASTM E-335 on aluminum foil) (Figure 3)
GrafeneX coating technology may be used in various industrial, consumer, military, marine, avionics, energy storage, packaging, building materials, electronics, transportation, environmental remediation, intelligent fabrics, sporting goods and medical industries.
Four versions of GrafeneX coatings labeled A to D are available, namely:
GrafeneX (A) which serves many sectors as a precursor coating with hydrophilic properties.
GrafeneX (B) are electrically conductive, hydrophobic coatings, or with tunable electric conduction and may be used for :
Li-ion battery electrode materials, or other energy storage devices
Supercapacitors
EMI shielding applications
Transparent and flexible electronics
Nanoelectronics
Nanogenerators
Solar cells
Fuel cells and hydrogen storage
Photodetectors
Organic LEDs (OLEDs) and displays
Corrosion protection
GrafeneX (C) are super-hydrophobic coatings which may be used as:
Water-repellant and anti-fouling coatings
Self-cleaning surfaces
Anti-icing and anti-fogging coatings for:
Windows
Eyeglasses
Corrosion protective coatings for a variety of industries, including:
Automotive
Marine
GrafeneX (D) coatings have hydrophilic properties and may be used as:
Paint primers and pre-treatments
Adhesion-promoting coatings for joining two dissimilar materials, such as attaching polymers to metals (example: automotive industry)
More intensive applications can potentially include:
Surface modification of implants or scaffold materials in tissue engineering
Drug delivery & cancer therapy
Bio-sensors, electrochemical biosensors
Other types of sensors, such as: Contact sensors, nanoelectromechanical sensors, chemical sensors, non-contact sensors, etc.
About Grafoid Inc.
Grafoid is focused on three areas of graphene-related technology development seen as "low-hanging fruit" for industrial adoption.
They are graphene based materials for energy creation, storage and transmission; graphene based polymers and; graphene coatings for all industrial sectors.
Grafoid is a world leading graphene R&D and investment company. The company provides expertise as well as product and processes for transformative, industrial-scale graphene applications in partnership with leading corporations and institutions around the world.
A privately held Canadian corporation, Grafoid invests in graphene applications and economically scalable production processes for graphene and graphene derivatives from raw, unprocessed graphite ore. Focus Graphite Inc. holds a significant interest in Grafoid Inc.
Incorporated in 2011, Grafoid's global enterprise platform includes 17 subsidiary companies engaged in the development of Mesografâ„¢ materials and products, and GrafeneX ultra-thin graphene industrial coatings and commercialization development services. They include, but are not limited to: Mesografâ„¢ lithium batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial energy storage; polymers, plastics, rubber, elastomers, and composite materials; fiber science including aluminum alloys; lubricants; fire retardant materials; thermal management solutions; EMI/RFI/EMP shielding; solar solutions, and analytical testing; and laboratory services.
Grafoid's research is supported through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada, and, on February 20, 2015, Grafoid received an $8.1 million investment from the SD Tech Fundâ„¢ of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop a technology that will automate Mesografâ„¢ graphene production and end-product development. SDTC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support clean technology companies as they move their technologies to market.
For more information about Grafoid, please visit http://www.grafoid.com.
To view Figure 2, click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/4476f2.pdf
To view Figure 3, click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/4476f3.pdf
Grafoid Introduces GrafeneX - a Cost-Effective Graphene Adherent, Tunable and Multi-Functional Coating Technology for Large Surface Industrial Applications
A Novel Platform for Industrial Scale Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Ultra-Thin Graphene Coatings for Metal, Glass, Polymer, Ceramic and Other Substrate Applications
KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 31, 2017) - Grafoid Inc., a world leading graphene R&D and investment company announced today its entry into the global industrial coatings market with the introduction of its patent pending GrafeneX graphene coatings technology.
GrafeneX is a novel technology that creates a platform for the deposition of Graphene and chemically functionalized Graphene coatings.
This enabling process provides Grafoid with the capability to apply its diverse graphene-based coatings to many different types of material substrates with controllable levels of surface coverage, thickness etc. to meet precise end user requirements.
One of the key obstacles to graphene's broad, universal industrial acceptance is the absence to date of low-cost, high performing graphene applications that can be successfully adapted for use across all industrial sectors. BCC Market Research reports the global market for paints and coatings is anticipated to rise to $164.1 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% from 2016-2021.
Other market research indicates even higher revenue values.
Grafoid President and CEO Gary Economo described the GrafeneX technologies as a cost-effective way of laying down graphene coatings on large surface areas.
"Demand exists for advanced multifunctional technologies capable of successfully disrupting existing business models," Mr. Economo said. "We believe our novel, low-cost, coating technologies will encourage interest from those industries developing next generation materials and products."
About GrafeneX
The GrafeneX process applies Graphene based coatings to substrate materials including polymers, glasses, most metals and refractories (See Figure 1).
To view Figure 1, click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/4476f1.pdf
GrafeneX is applied using a proprietary, room temperature, top-down process, designed as an inline continuous surface conversion process compatible with most conventional industrial coil-to-coil and roll-to-roll coating facilities.
In its typical embodiment, the process sequence would include: surface preparation (cleaning & activation), graphene oxide application, removal of a benign carrier and conversion to a Graphene based surface coating.
To the greatest degree, the GrapheneX process uses commonly available conversion coating technologies, has a straightforward modular design with a compact footprint that is scalable with production speed. A GrafeneX line can either be retrofitted to existing finishing lines, or function as a stand-alone finishing system.
Mr. Economo said that the GrafeneX line of technologies and services are consistent with Grafoid's business model for long-term growth and revenue sustainability through joint venturing, licensing and fees for services.
"As of today, with near zero competition, our GrafeneX technologies position our Company us as a front-runner for large area graphene coatings development," Mr. Economo said.
GrafeneX enabling characteristics and properties include:
The ability to coat large surfaces on metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers and glass and the ability to coat fibers, rods and bars
Designed for coil-to-coil and conveyor applications from batch to continuous process
Environmentally safe to benign, flexible technology in terms of coatings uses for: hydrophobic, hydrophilic, super hydrophobic, oleophobic and oleophilic applications
Variable coating thickness (from monolayer to few layer)
Many of the physical/chemical properties are tunable (Figure 2)
Good adhesion to substrates (as tested using the ASTM E-335 on aluminum foil) (Figure 3)
GrafeneX coating technology may be used in various industrial, consumer, military, marine, avionics, energy storage, packaging, building materials, electronics, transportation, environmental remediation, intelligent fabrics, sporting goods and medical industries.
Four versions of GrafeneX coatings labeled A to D are available, namely:
GrafeneX (A) which serves many sectors as a precursor coating with hydrophilic properties.
GrafeneX (B) are electrically conductive, hydrophobic coatings, or with tunable electric conduction and may be used for :
Li-ion battery electrode materials, or other energy storage devices
Supercapacitors
EMI shielding applications
Transparent and flexible electronics
Nanoelectronics
Nanogenerators
Solar cells
Fuel cells and hydrogen storage
Photodetectors
Organic LEDs (OLEDs) and displays
Corrosion protection
GrafeneX (C) are super-hydrophobic coatings which may be used as:
Water-repellant and anti-fouling coatings
Self-cleaning surfaces
Anti-icing and anti-fogging coatings for:
Windows
Eyeglasses
Corrosion protective coatings for a variety of industries, including:
Automotive
Marine
GrafeneX (D) coatings have hydrophilic properties and may be used as:
Paint primers and pre-treatments
Adhesion-promoting coatings for joining two dissimilar materials, such as attaching polymers to metals (example: automotive industry)
More intensive applications can potentially include:
Surface modification of implants or scaffold materials in tissue engineering
Drug delivery & cancer therapy
Bio-sensors, electrochemical biosensors
Other types of sensors, such as: Contact sensors, nanoelectromechanical sensors, chemical sensors, non-contact sensors, etc.
About Grafoid Inc.
Grafoid is focused on three areas of graphene-related technology development seen as "low-hanging fruit" for industrial adoption.
They are graphene based materials for energy creation, storage and transmission; graphene based polymers and; graphene coatings for all industrial sectors.
Grafoid is a world leading graphene R&D and investment company. The company provides expertise as well as product and processes for transformative, industrial-scale graphene applications in partnership with leading corporations and institutions around the world.
A privately held Canadian corporation, Grafoid invests in graphene applications and economically scalable production processes for graphene and graphene derivatives from raw, unprocessed graphite ore. Focus Graphite Inc. holds a significant interest in Grafoid Inc.
Incorporated in 2011, Grafoid's global enterprise platform includes 17 subsidiary companies engaged in the development of Mesografâ„¢ materials and products, and GrafeneX ultra-thin graphene industrial coatings and commercialization development services. They include, but are not limited to: Mesografâ„¢ lithium batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial energy storage; polymers, plastics, rubber, elastomers, and composite materials; fiber science including aluminum alloys; lubricants; fire retardant materials; thermal management solutions; EMI/RFI/EMP shielding; solar solutions, and analytical testing; and laboratory services.
Grafoid's research is supported through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada, and, on February 20, 2015, Grafoid received an $8.1 million investment from the SD Tech Fundâ„¢ of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop a technology that will automate Mesografâ„¢ graphene production and end-product development. SDTC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support clean technology companies as they move their technologies to market.
For more information about Grafoid, please visit http://www.grafoid.com.
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