Graphano Makes Significant Discovery East of Standard Mine Project New Black Pearl Graphite Trend Returns 14 Metres Grading 15.1% Cg from Channel Sampling
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Graphano Makes Significant Discovery East of Standard Mine Project
New Black Pearl Graphite Trend Returns 14 Metres Grading 15.1% Cg from
Channel Sampling
Vancouver, BC, July 16, 2024 - Graphano Energy Ltd. (“Graphano” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:
GEL; OTCQB: GELEF; FSE:97G0) is pleased to report a significant new graphite discovery, termed the
Black Pearl , located on Graphano’s recently staked Standard East claim group . The discovery of
important grades and thicknesses of graphite mineralization within geological units similar to the major
graphite deposits of the Lac des Iles region, confirm the excellent potential of this previously unexplored
area. The claims are located between Graphano’s advanced stage Standard Mine project ( see Figure 1)
and the Mousseau Project with a Measured & Indicated Resource of 2.8 million tonnes grading 7.9%
graphitic carbon. Graphano is the major land holder i n this broader strategic area with 4,265 hectares of
mining claims owned 100%.
Luisa Moreno, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated : “We are excited by the discovery of the
Black Pearl graphite trend, highlighting the exceptional potential of our Standard East claim group. This
initial, cost-effective prospecting program has rapidly identified a priority drilling target, which could
greatly enhance our Mineral Resource growth objectives. Our ongoing exploration success strengthens
Graphano's position as a potential leading graphite producer and reinforces our competitive edge in the
market.”
Black Pearl Discovery Highlights
➢ Discovered by prospecting with subsequent trenching, channel sampling and limited ground
electromagnetic (EM) geophysical surveys.
➢ 42 c hannel samples collected within a n approximate 1 ,200 m 2 stripped bedrock area averaged
13.2% graphitic carbon (Cg). Channel sample results include 15.1% Cg over 1 4 metres (m) and
17.9% Cg over 9 m.
➢ Grab samples of mineralized bedrock from hand dug trenches 700 metres along trend to the
northeast of the discovery stripping area returned grades of 20.1% Cg and 15.6% Cg.
➢ The Black Pearl graphite trend has been outlined by prospecting and ground geophysical surveys
for an approximate strike length of 1,000 metres and remains open.
➢ Ground geophysical EM surveys indicate a wide conductive corridor (75 to 150 metres in width)
hosting multiple anomalies associated with graphite mineralization.
➢ The immediate extensions of this recently discovered prospective trend , as well as the remainder
of the claim group remain unexplored to date.
(Note: All channel sample results reported are based on bedrock surface widths, true widths of
mineralization will be determined with drilling programs.)
St-Pierre Exploration Enr. of Amos, Quebec , was engaged to manage and conduct the prospecting,
trenching, channel sampling and geophysical work which successfully developed the program results
discussed in this news release.
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The 42 individual channel samples , each one metre in length, were collected from the Black Pearl
trenched and stripped bedrock area which has approximate dimensions of 40 metres wide by 30 metres
long (1,200 m 2). The channel sample assay results ranged from 0.06% Cg to 21.9% Cg with 57% of the
samples assaying greater than 15% Cg (24 of the 42 samples). The mineralized outcrop area was sampled
by cutting four main channels across the mineralization. Two channels were cut on the east side of a
forest road and two channels on the west side. The channels ranged from 5 m to 15 m in length. The four
channels returned assay results of 15.1% Cg over 14 m, 17.9% Cg over 9 m, 14.6% over 5.0 m and 13.4%
over 4.0 m (see Table 1 and Photo 1).
Figure 1 – Map of Graphano Claims and Black Pearl Discovery
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Table 1 – Black Pearl Channel and Prospecting Sample Assay Results
Standard East Group
Black Pearl Channel and Prospecting Sample Results
Channel Sample Easting Northing From (m) To (m) Length (m) % Cg Summary
West Channel #1 493128 5154621 1.0 15.0 14.0 15.1 15.1% Cg over 14 metres 1
West Channel #2 493118 5154619 0.0 4.0 4.0 13.4 13.4% Cg over 4 metres 1
East Channel #1 493139 5154604 0.0 9.0 9.0 17.9 17.9% Cg over 9 metres 1
East Channel #2 493150 5154620 0.0 5.0 5.0 14.6 14.6% Cg over 5 metres 1
Prospecting Samples
1156803 493109 5154335 Propsecting grab sample 9.23 Angular Boulder; Local Source
1156804 493607 5155035 Propsecting grab sample 15.6 Hand Dug Pit; Bedrock
1156805 493660 5155080 Propsecting grab sample 20.1 Hand Dug Pit; Bedrock
Notes:
UTM Nad 83, Zone 18
All channel samples were taken perpendicular to the strike of the mineralization
All channel sample results reported are based on bedrock surface widths, true widths of mineralization
will be determined with drilling programs
Photo 1 – Arial Photo of Black Pearl Stripped Outcrop Area
A total of 8.4 kilometres of ground geophysical electromagnetic (EM) surveys were completed t o guide
further prospecting and to evaluate the magnitude of the graphite mineralization. The EM survey
successfully defined a wide conductive corridor (75 to 150 metres in width) , hosting multiple anomalies,
extending for 800 metres through the initial discovery area. The conductive trend remains open and
further work is required to define its full length. Prospecting grab samples of mineralized bedrock from
hand dug trenches, along the conductive trend, 700 metres to the northeast of the discovery stripping area
returned grades of 20.1% Cg and 15.6% Cg (see Figure 2).
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Figure 2 – Data Interpretation Map of Black Pearl Trend
Geological mapp ing of the Black Pearl trend indicates that the graphite mineralization is hosted in a
sequence of paragneiss, marble and quartzites. The stratigraphy typically strikes northeast -southwest and
dips consistently to the southeast. In the mineralized stripped outcrop area folding is evident. Strikes can
locally fluctuate to east -west and dips can locally range from sub-horizontal to 70 degrees to the
southeast.
The 42 channel samples were collected from the Black Pearl stripped bedrock area. Each channel sample
was 100 cm long, 5 cm wide and 3 -5 cm deep cut in bedrock. All channel and prospecting samples were
bagged, stored and shipped using industry best practices and were delivered to Activation Laboratories
(“ACTLABS“), Ancaster, Ontario, for sample preparation and analyses using laboratories’ Code 4F -C
Graphitic, analyzing C -Graphite (infrared) in which the sample is subjected to a multistage furnace
treatment to remove all forms of carbon with the exception of graphitic carbon; and C -Total (infrared).
ACTLABS is an independent commercial, accredited ISO Certified Laboratory.
Qualified Person
This news release has been reviewed and approved by Roger Dahn, B.Sc., P.Geo., a director of the
Company and a “Qualified Person” as defined in National Instrument 43 -101 – Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects (“NI 43 -101”). All sampling was completed under the supervision of and the
scientific and technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Martin
Ethier, P.Geo (#1520), who is a Member of the Order of Geologists of Quebec and “Qualified Person” as
defined under NI 43-101.
About Graphano Energy
Graphano Energy Ltd. is an exploration and development company that is focused on evaluating,
acquiring, and developing energy metals resources from exploration to production.
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Graphite is one of the most in -demand technology minerals that is required for a green and sustainable
world. The Company’s Lac Aux Bouleaux Property , situated adjacent to Canada’s only producing
graphite mine, Northern Graphite Corporation’s Lac des Iles Mine in Québec, Canada, has historically
been an active area for natural graphite. With the demand for graphite growing in some of the most
prominent and cutting-edge industries, such as lithium batteries in electric cars and other energy storage
technologies, the Company is developing its project to meet the demands of the future.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Luisa Moreno
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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