Focus Graphite Appoints Renowned Battery Executive Dr. Sunho Kang as Strategic Advisor for Cell Technology Former Apple and Samsung SDI Battery Expert to Guide High- Purity Anode Materials and Dual-Use Next-Generation Cell
Focus Graphite Appoints Renowned Battery
Executive Dr. Sunho Kang as Strategic
Advisor for Cell Technology
Former Apple and Samsung SDI Battery Expert to Guide High-
Purity Anode Materials and Dual-Use Next-Generation Cell
Platforms.
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2025) -
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB:
FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0)
("
Focus
" or the "
Company
"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite
deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Dr. Sunho Kang, Ph.D., as Strategic Advisor, Battery Technology & Materials.
This appointment follows the Company's November 3, 2025 announcement of a conditional $14.1 million
in funding from Natural Resources Canada ("
NRCan
") under the Global Partnership Initiative (GPI),
which supports the development of Canada's first chemical-free electro-thermal graphite purification
demonstration plant. Dr. Kang's expertise directly aligns with the Company's plan to commercialize high-
purity, battery-grade materials from its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca deposits.
Dr. Kang is a globally respected battery-materials scientist and industry executive with 26 years of
experience across leading research institutions, national laboratories, and global battery and electric
vehicle (EV) manufacturers. His expertise includes lithium-ion cell engineering, silicon-anode
development, cathode innovation, dry-electrode manufacturing, and root-cause failure analysis.
A former member of Professor John B. Goodenough's laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and
a former Staff Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Kang has held senior executive positions at
leading global companies including Samsung SDI (Vice President Research and Product
Development), Apple (Senior Manager), and Volkswagen Group of America (Senior Vice President,
Battery Technology).
In his role at Focus, Dr. Kang will provide expert guidance across lithium-ion battery technologies,
including material selection, cell design, and performance optimization as the Company advances its
purification and anode-materials strategy. He will advise on the development and testing of battery-
grade graphite and silicon composites, contribute to high-energy-density cell research and development
for dual-use (defense and civilian) battery-anode applications, and provide direction on establishing and
scaling battery-testing infrastructure, including next-generation cell formats. Dr. Kang will also help
identify strategic collaborations with industry, academia, and national laboratories; contribute to the
Company's intellectual property (IP) and patent roadmap; drive supplier-ecosystem development and
technical due diligence for funding and partnership initiatives; and support the advancement of potential
off-take and commercialization pathways.
"At Focus, we are committed to bringing in industry leaders who have delivered at the highest levels,"
said Jason Latkowcer, Vice President of Corporate Development. "Dr. Kang's appointment significantly
strengthens our downstream integration strategy and adds deep technical credibility to our purification
and battery-materials programs. His experience with cell qualification, supplier ecosystems, and next-
generation battery materials enhances our ability to engage with OEMs and defense partners, while
helping ensure our battery-testing efforts are efficient, coordinated, and technically rigorous."
"Focus Graphite's deposits and chemical-free purification process have strong potential for next-
generation anode materials," said Dr. Kang. "I look forward to helping bridge upstream graphite
production with downstream cell-maker specifications and supporting the Company's patent-pending
battery technologies. Strengthening a secure North American graphite supply chain is essential for
advanced energy storage, particularly in defense and automotive applications, and I am pleased to
contribute to Focus Graphite's commercialization strategy in these critical markets."
As part of his engagement, Dr. Kang has been granted 50,000 stock options, exercisable at C$0.60 per
share for five (5) years under the Company's incentive stock option plan, subject to regulatory approval,
and may also receive cash compensation for certain advisory services.
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned
world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands
as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed
feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced
materials industries.
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and
highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are
pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies,
including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery
performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.
Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions,
and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As
a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical
minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a
sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit
http://www.focusgraphite.com
.
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Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
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the anticipated benefits and outcomes of the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") funding award from
Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan"); the design, construction, and commissioning of the
Company's proposed electro-thermal graphite purification demonstration plant; the expected
contributions of Dr. Sunho Kang in his role as Strategic Advisor; and the advancement of the
Company's Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects through permitting, pilot testing, and potential future
production. Forward-looking information also includes statements concerning the Company's
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