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Battery X Metals Achieves Graphite Recovery Breakthrough in Partnership with Global Top 20 University in Controlled Trials
News Release Highlights: 1. Achieved an increased graphite recovery rate in controlled laboratory tests of up to 97% through optimized flotation processes, reducing flotation time significantly compared to prior tests. 2. Improved graphite purity ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"News Release Highlights:","length":24,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"1. Achieved an increased graphite recovery rate in controlled laboratory tests of up to 97% through optimized flotation processes, reducing flotation time significantly compared to prior tests.","length":193,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"2. Improved graphite purity in controlled laboratory tests by 15-25%, reaching ~69%, as confirmed by graphite burn off assays, while minimizing contamination from metal oxides.","length":176,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"3. Demonstrated superior separation performance compared to prior flotation tests, reinforcing Battery X Metals' proprietary eco-friendly flotation process development, with enhanced efficiency in concentrate and tailings management.","length":237,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:R0W, WKN:A3EMJB)("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces a breakthrough in graphite recovery laboratory tests in partnership with the Institute of Mining Engineering at a globally ranked Top 20 University (the "Global Top 20 University").","length":441,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Further to the Company's news release dated February 24, 2025, recent laboratory testing conducted with unoxidized 500g Nickel, Manganese, and Cobalt (NMC)-dominant black mass samples using Denver Cell flotation devices in collaboration with the Global Top 20 University has demonstrated significant improvements in graphite recovery and purity using the Company's optimized eco-friendly flotation process. The latest flotation tests delivered a 97% graphite recovery rate, marking a substantial increase from prior tests, which achieved only ~40% recovery when applying solvent pre-washing methods.","length":607,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In addition to improved recovery rates, the latest laboratory tests confirmed a graphite purity of ~69%, surpassing the 55%-59% purity observed in prior tests. Notably, the flotation time was reduced, with separation occurring within 5-7 minutes, compared to 13-19 minutes in previous tests, demonstrating improved flotation kinetics. The Company used graph...