Focus Graphite Develops Proprietary Processing Technology for Producing Superfine, High-Performance Graphite for Use in the Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 13th, 2018
For Immediate Release
FMS: TSX-VENTURE
Focus Graphite Develops Proprietary Processing Technology for Producing
Superfine, High-Performance Graphite for Use in the Production of Lithium-Ion
Batteries
OTTAWA – Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS: TSX -V; OTCQX: FCSMF; FSE: FKC) (“Focus” or the
“Company”) is excited by the successful results of its efforts to advance the production of
superfine, high-performance graphite using its proprietary processing technology . Already a
source of high-grade graphite, suitable for use across a wide range of technology applications
from energy storage to biomedicine, Focus Graphite is excited by the opportunity to expand its
range of high-grade graphite.
Over the last 4 years, Focus Graphite has embarked on an intensive value added product
development and testing program. This has resulted in a number of product announcements
including the introduction of high-performing coated spherical graphite, highly conductive graphite
for cathodes and the introduction of new super-fine grades of spherical graphite. All of which have
been based on Focus Graphite’s proprietary thermal process that purifies graphite without the use
of chemicals. For further details on the company’s product development and testing programs,
please see the EVS30 Whitepaper presented in Stuttgart, Germany in Oct 2017 on the website.
Typically, the large flakes hold more value for producers because they are much easier and less
expensive to purify. The smaller flakes are typically sold off as industrial material and generally
hold a much lower value in relation to its larger counterpart. Focus Graphite’s processing
technology provides an effective method for refining these smaller flakes into superfine, high -
grade graphite – which is ideal for use in lithium -ion batteries and other energy storage
applications. With growing market demand for reliable sources of high-grade graphite to build the
next generation of lithium-ion batteries, Focus Graphite’s proprietary process for refining superfine
high-grade graphite inherently increases the value of smaller flakes to a level on par, or above,
their larger counterparts. The net effect is an increase in the overall valuation for the total graphite
load.
Focus Graphite is well poised with its history of technological successes designing processes that
have led to superior performing coated spherical graphite for use in battery anodes and high
performing expanded graphite for use in Li-Ion battery cathodes.
Gary Economo, CEO of Focus Graphite states that, “We are extremely excited by the strides that
we’ve made in developing a proprietary process that not only increases the overall value across
a higher percentage of our graphite material, but also provides a new, innovative methodology for
increasing capacity today to better supply the energy demands of the technologies of tomorrow.”
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.
Disclaimer & Forward Looking Statement
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Certain information included in this press release is forward -looking and may involve risks and
uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual
results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive
developments, risks associated with Focus Graphite’s growth, the state of the financial markets,
regulatory risks and other factors. Forward -looking statements included or incorporated by
reference in this press release include statements with respect to proposed terms of the private
placement transaction. There can be no assurance that any statements of forward -looking
information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written
and oral statements containing forward -looking information are based on the estimates and
opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by
this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Focus Graphite disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward -looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned no t to place undue reliance
on any statements of forward -looking information that speak only as of the date of this release.
More detailed information about potential factors that could affect Focus Graphite's financial and
business results is included in pu blic documents Focus Graphite files from time to time with
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and which are available at www.sedar.com.
Contact
Focus Graphite Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
President and Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-241-4040
www.focusgraphite.com