Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Expands C4V Testing Program to Include Cathode Applications Using Spheronization Residue The Company aims to repurpose graphite shavings and fines generated during anode materials production
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Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Expands C4V Testing Program
to Include Cathode Applications Using Spheronization Residue
The Company aims to repurpose graphite shavings and fines generated during anode materials production
for use in cathodes, eliminating waste and enabling a secondary value-added product stream.
April 23rd, 2025
Ottawa, ON – Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX.V: FMS | OTCQB: FCSMF | FSE: FKC) (“Focus” or the
“Company”), is pleased to announce the expansion of its validation testing program in collaboration with U.S.-
based battery technology leader Charge CCCV (“C4V”) . The expanded program now includes evaluation
of graphite residue from the spheronization process for use in cathode applications.
This strategic development builds on Focus’ s commitment to maximizing resource efficiency , enhancing ESG
performance, and capturing additional value from its production stream. In parallel with ongoing qualification of
its spheroidized graphite for lithium-ion battery anodes, the Company is now advancing a secondary workstream
to determine whether fines and shavings - a byproduct of anode material production - can be repurposed
as conductive additives in cathode formulations.
Focus differentiates itself from many global competitors - particularly in China - by purifying its graphite prior to
spheronization. This upstream purification step ensures that residual materials retain high purity, opening the
door to higher-value downstream applications. In contrast, producers who purify post-spheronization typically
generate waste that is too contaminated for adva nced uses, relegating it to lower -margin industrial markets.
Focus’s approach not only boosts process efficiency but also enables the development of value-added products
from materials that would otherwise be discarded.
“This positions Focus as a potential leader in graphite recovery utilization,” said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus
Graphite. “We’re not simply reducing waste - we’re converting it into a premium product line. This initiative is
aligned with our strategy to become a high-margin supplier of specialty graphite and advanced carbon materials
for next-generation energy storage and defense sector applications.”
The same high-purity Lac Knife graphite used to produce anode -grade material will now undergo additional
particle size refinement, purification, and electrochemical testing as part of the cathode validation program with
C4V . This supports Focus’s broader zero-waste objective and enhances its potential to serve multiple segments
of the battery value chain.
“Battery manufacturing is evolving quickly, demanding both performance and accountability,” added Hanisch.
“This expanded program with C4V aims to prove that we can deliver high -end solutions for both sides of the
battery – anode and cathode – while staying true to our core values of sustainability, efficiency, and resource
optimization.”
This expanded initiative aims to demonstrate the versatility and commercial potential of Lac Knife graphite and
further aligns Focus’s operations with best-in-class ESG practices and circular economy principles. By capturing
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value across the full production spectrum, the Company will be strategically positioned to capitalize on growth
in the global battery materials market.
About Charge CCCV (C4V)
Charge CCCV (C4V) is a lithium-ion battery technology company specializing in battery performance
optimization and gigafactory design. Based in Binghamton, New York, C4V collaborates with industry-leading
raw material and equipment suppliers to bring to market fully optimized batteries with key economic
advantages, providing best-in-class performance for various applications.
C4V has played a significant role in establishing Imperium3 New York (iM3NY), a consortium dedicated to
building a lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Endicott, New York. This initiative has garnered substantial financial
support, including a $50 million loan from Riverstone Credit Partners and $35 million in equity funding,
underscoring the confidence in C4V's technological expertise and its potential impact on the energy storage
industry.
For more information on C4V please visit https://www.chargecccv.com/
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, defense, and advanced materials industries.
Our Lac Tétépisca 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 processi ng 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 com mercialization 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
Investors Contact:
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Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
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