Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Launches a Geometallurgical Flake Characterization Study at Lac Knife to Advance Mining Efficiency and Sustainability Goals
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Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Launches a
Geometallurgical Flake Characterization Study at Lac Knife
to Advance Mining Efficiency and Sustainability Goals
February 6th, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX.V: FMS | OTCQX: FCSMF | FSE: FKC) (“Focus” or the
“Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of a flake characterization study at its
Lac Knife graphite deposit in northern Quebec. The study, conducted by IOS Géosciences out of
Saguenay, Quebec, is the first step in Focus’s strategy towards maximizing its re source value in
the event of exploitation at its Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca projects.
As a technology-driven company, Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is committed to leveraging
the latest available technologies to enhance resource extraction and maximize the value of its
potential products by adapting the mining operation to fulfill the d iverse needs of the various
niches of the graphite market, ensuring that its mining and processing methods are at the cutting
edge of innovation. This initiative aligns with Focus’s commitment to responsible mining
practices, complementing its green anode purification process and reinforcing its position as a
leader in sustainable graphite production.
Understanding the Flake Characterization Study
The flake characterization study employs cutting -edge imaging techniques to analyze the
distribution, size, and purity of graphite flakes directly from drill core and to integrate such
information into the resource model. The study focuses on:
• High-Resolution Optical Imaging and Image Processing: Core cuttings are mapped for
in-situ distribution of jumbo, large, medium, and small graphite flakes to enable
incorporation of estimated flake value in individual resource block models, informing
selective mining strategies.
• Advanced Analytical Tools: The study utilizes the ARTSection automated correlative
microscopy platform developed by IOS Geosciences, integrating different types of images
including circular polarization, phase contrast, and back -scattered electron images.
These images are segmented using AI-based algorithms to individualize flakes and provide
textural quantification through routine, low-cost analyses.
• Flake Size Calibration: A series of grinding and beneficiation tests are being conducted.
Concentrates will be analyzed for Carbon Content and Purity through Thermogravimetric
Analysis (TGA) to refine downstream processing approaches.
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• Environmental Characterization: The study will identify the abundance and textures of
environmentally deleterious minerals, and tests will be conducted for sulfide recovery. By
targeting high-purity zones and avoiding unnecessary disruption of non-graphitic material,
the company aims to reduce waste and minimize its environmental footprint.
• Pilot-Scale Testing: Preliminary extractions will validate the feasibility of processing high-
purity graphite at an industrial scale, ensuring optimized yield and efficiency.
Strategic Benefits of the Study
• Improve the accuracy of the block model, enabling lower cut-off grades.
• Enhance efficiency of graphite extraction and processing, reducing operational costs and
environmental impact.
• Strengthen Focus Graphite Advanced Materials' position as a provider of premium, high -
grade graphite tailored for niche applications such as energy storage, aerospace, and
defense.
• Support sustainable resource development and responsible stewardship of high -purity
flake graphite.
• Demonstrate the Company’s commitment to technological advancements in mineral
exploration and processing.
Executive Commentary
Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite Advanced Materials, emphasized the importance of the
study in advancing the company’s sustainability goals and technological leadership as well as
creating mining flexibility:
“Our flake characterization study is a critical component of Focus’s commitment to responsible
mining, efficiency, and innovation. By applying the latest mineralogical analysis technologies, we
can optimize extraction while reducing environmental impact, ensuring our resources are utilized
to their fullest potential. This knowledge will help Focus should it decide to initially operate a
smaller-scale mining operation where it can fulfill smaller off-takes or orders and mine efficiently
to meet the orders based on flake size needs for various applications. This flexibility allows for a
potentially smaller initial footprint, enabling the Company to maintain strong margins should it
choose to start slow and scale up as demand increases.”
About Focus Graphite Inc.
Focus Graphite Inc. is an advanced materials company developing sustainable mining and
technology innovations. At the heart of our operations is the Lac Knife flake graphite deposit,
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known for its high purity and grade —ideal for applications in the military, defense, and green
energy revolutions. Currently advancing through Canada’s mine permitting process, Focus
Graphite is on the verge of transforming this resource into a viable supplier of critical mineral.
Our proprietary, environmentally sustainable processing technologies ensure a green, chemical-
free pathway from mine to market. The Company’s proprietary silicon -enhanced spheroidized
graphite patent technology is aimed at improving battery performance. We specialize in
producing advanced, high -purity graphite materials tailored for diverse industries, including EV
batteries, military applications, and high-tech manufacturing.
Focus Graphite’s commitment extends beyond resource extraction —we are actively seeking
partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and government bodies to try and
accelerate the commercialization of advanced materials and technologies derived from our
flagship project. As a proud Canadian company, we are dedicated to contributing to North
America’s secure and sustainable critical minerals supply chain.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit https://focusgraphite.com/
Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
613-612-6060
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future events.
In particular, this press release contains forward -looking information relating to, among other things,
the Company’s plans to advance its Lac Knife and Tétépisca projects through permitting, resource
development, and commercialization efforts; the anticip ated completion of an updated NI 43 -101
Mineral Resource Estimate for Tétépisca; the potential for Lac Knife to become a key supplier of high -
purity flake graphite; the Company’s ability to secure off -take agreements and strategic partnerships;
the anticip ated performance and scalability of the Company’s proprietary silicon -enhanced
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spheroidized graphite technology; the expected benefits of its environmentally friendly purification
process; and the Company’s positioning as a key player in securing North American critical mineral
supply chains.
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necessary permits and approvals on anticipated timelines, the successful execution of exploration and
development programs, the viability and scalability of its proprietary graphite processing technologies,
the abi lity to attract commercial partners, and the continuation of favorable market conditions for
graphite demand in energy storage, electric vehicles, and other advanced industrial applications.
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and technologies; changes in graphite market demand and pricing; technological and ope rational
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