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Focus Graphite's Recently Purified Material Selected for Compression Molded Rocket Nozzle - Purified Material Will Also be Used in Advanced Battery and Specialty Applications to Fulfill Current and Future Projects
OTTAWA, ON - May 15, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX.V: FMS | OTCQB: FCSMF | FSE: FKC) ("Focus" or the "Company"), is proud to announce that its high-purity graphite material, processed and further purified through o...
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