Slide 1: Transforming Critical Minerals: A Strategic Advanced Stage Project in North America
Transforming Critical A Strategic Advanced Stage Project in North America Our flagship graphite project is situated in one of the most mining-friendly jurisdictions in the world. With 16 years of progress in an 18-year average permitting process, we are nearing operational readiness. The deposit is
Slide 2: Why High-Purity Graphite Matters
Why High-Purity Graphite Matters NATIONAL SECURITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING • Secure access to high-purity • Essential for lithium-ion • Key material for specialty alloys, graphite is vital for reducing batteries. nuclear reactors, semiconductors dependence on foreign suppliers
Slide 3: A Military Defense Solution
A Military Defense Solution Supply risk for critical raw materials in military applications NATO identified 12 defence-critical raw materials essential for the Allied defence. These materials are integral to the † manufacture of advanced defence systems and equipment. † https://www.nato.int/cps/en/n
Slide 4: America's Import Reliance for Critical Minerals
AMERICA’S IMPORT RELIANCE fe or CRITICAL MINERALS The U.S. relies on a variety of How dependent is the U.S. on imports for nations to import critical minerals. specific minerals, and which countries does the U.S. depend on most? America's Import Reliance of Critical Minerals Primary Import Source ee
Slide 5: How Many New Mines Are Needed for the Energy Transition
HOW MANY NEW MINES ARE NEEDED FOR THE NERGY TRANSITION Meeting global battery demand by 2030 would require 293 new mines. Current Supply (t) Lithium (LCE) ® 30000 Synthetic Graphite ® 30,000 Average Nine Size (t) 60,000 Manganese** @ ly 90K SI9K- FS s5000 Additional Supply Purified Needed by 2030(t)
Slide 6: The Need for North American Graphite Independence
The Need for North American Graphite Independence Limited Domestic Supply: North America relies heavily on imports from China and Brazil, with over 66% of global battery-grade graphite sourced from China. the high-purity and performance standards required for many critical applications, including EV
Slide 7: Why Focus Graphite?
Why Focus Graphite? • Proven Resource: High-purity natural flake graphite, verified by top laboratories like AECT. • Aligned with National Priorities: NATO and North American defense strategies emphasize the critical need for graphite. • Sustainability First: Green processing methods align with envi