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at 10:58 AM on Monday, May 13th, 2019
Completd a 21-hole diamond drilling program on the Refractory Zone of the La Loutre graphite property
Focus of the program was to expand a discovery announced March 7, 2017, and reviewed March 7, 2019 containing high grade intercepts of 7.74% Cg over 135.60 metres, including 16.81% Cgr over 44.10 metres from hole LL-16-001.
Two different intersections in hole LL-16-002 reporting 17.08% Cg over 22.30 metres and 14.80% Cg over 15.10 metres
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at 5:47 PM on Friday, May 10th, 2019
Focused on Mine to Market Commercialization of Graphite Products
Launching Graphene Ultra Fuel Efficient Tires (GUET) toward the end of summer 2019
Gratomic certification and terrain testing targeted for completion in Q3, 2019
Gratomic anticipates GUET to be the first range of Graphene-enabled ultra fuel-efficient tires
Gratomic will now target mass market sales demand via Graphene Ultra Fuel Efficient Tires (GUET)
About Gratomic Inc.
Gratomic is an advanced material company focused on mine to market
commercialization of graphite products, most notably high-value
graphene-based components for a range of mass market products.
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at 10:18 AM on Friday, May 10th, 2019
Fortis Metals,
the world’s leading producer of minor metals, recently forecast a
tellurium supply deficit that, “as of 2020 could be as big as a
staggering 370 metric tonnes.â€
Noting the rapidly-growing use of tellurium for thin-film solar panels, Fortis stated:
           “At the moment, we are still seeing (tellurium) inventories in China but these are  being eaten away by the two main suppliers of First Solar (the world’s largest thin-film solar manufacturer). It is only a matter of time before the market will understand the new dynamics and prices will start to reflect the growing deficit. We would not be surprised to see prices break the previous record seen in 2011.â€
GGX
has produced some of the highest grade drill intercepts in the world
over the 2018 drill season, which compliment High Grade Gold intercepts
of:
COD18-67: 129 g/t gold, 1,154 g/t silver and 823 g/t tellurium over 7.28-metre core length;
COD18-70: 107 g/t gold, 880 g/t silver and 640 g/t tellurium over 6.90-metre core length.
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at 8:42 AM on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
Appointed Dr. Raymond W. Urbanski MD, PhD as its Chief Executive Officer.
Former business unit Chief Medical officer and senior director of oncology research and development with Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Dr. Urbanski, will work closely with the Board of Directors, will set the vision and strategic direction of the company putting into place the organizational structure, processes and key hires necessary to continue the growth of Applied BioSciences
LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied
BioSciences Corp. (OTCQB: APPB), a diversified cannabinoid-based
therapeutics company focused on the medical, biopharmaceutical testing,
consumer and veterinary health industries, announced today the
appointment of Dr. Raymond W. Urbanski MD, PhD, the former business
unit Chief Medical officer and senior director of oncology research and
development with Pfizer Inc. (PFE), as its Chief Executive Officer.
Dr.
Urbanski, will work closely with the Board of Directors, will set the
vision and strategic direction of the company putting into place the
organizational structure, processes and key hires necessary to continue
the growth of Applied BioSciences. Dr. Urbanski will also oversee the
development of key products in the Applied BioSciences’ product
pipeline, including assets within the newly formed Applied BioPharma
division which is focused on innovative cannabinoid therapies being
developed to address the unmet medical needs of patients across multiple
therapeutic areas.
Dr. Urbanski joins Applied BioSciences with
an impressive list of accomplishments throughout his career ranging
from academic research and private practice to his work and rise within
the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Urbanski spent eight years with Pfizer
and held several positions within the company which included medical
director of diversified products, senior medical director of breast
cancer products, senior medical director of oncology clinical R&D,
and eventually Vice President/Chief Medical Officer of the Established
Products Business Unit. In addition to his roles with Pfizer, Dr.
Urbanski served as Chief Medical Officer of Mylan Inc., Chief Medical
Officer of MannKind Corp., and Senior Director of US Medical Affairs for
Aventis.
He brings extensive experience in building highly
effective and efficient organizations as well as experience in all
phases of drug development across numerous therapeutic areas including
hematology/oncology, rheumatology, neurology, cardiovascular medicine,
and endocrinology/diabetes.
“The strengthening of our
executive team is a key development at an exciting time for the company
enhancing our future growth trajectory,†said Scott Stevens, Founder and
Chairman of the Board, “Dr. Urbanski’s big pharma and biotech expertise
is well suited to develop the assets and relationships of Applied
BioSciences and Applied BioPharma. He will be instrumental in helping
to guide our existing assets and Scientific Advisory board to commercial
success. We are excited to have him join our team.â€
“Since my
days in practice I have been a believer in the cannabinoids. I always
knew that the cannabinoids could be useful agents for the treatment of a
whole range of ailments and diseases. As the science has progressed
and some barriers have come down this is the ideal time and environment
to make these products and drugs available. Applied BioSciences is
uniquely poised to lead these efforts. “commented Dr. Urbanski.
About Applied BioSciences Corp. Applied BioSciences Corp. (www.appliedbiocorp.com),
is a diversified company focused on multiple areas of the medical,
bioceutical and pet health industry. As a leading company in the CBD and
Pet health space, the company is currently shipping to the majority of
US states as well as to 5 International countries. The company is
focused on select investment, consumer brands, and partnership
opportunities in the recreational, health and wellness, nutraceutical,
and media industries.
About Trace Analytics Inc. Trace
Analytics Inc. is a leading cannabis science and technology company
with significant footprints in lab testing, research and development and
licensing. Trace Analytics was started by a group of scientists who
specialized in analytical chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.
The focus of the team is to ensure compliance with public safety
standards and end user safety. Trace Analytics is in the process of
expanding throughout the United States, and globally. With the goal of
helping the rest of the world adopt “best practices” in cannabis and
hemp testing, the company also provides expert consulting services to
legislators and regulators in many countries, states and municipalities
around the world. For more information, please visit: http://traceanalytics.com
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at 9:10 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2019
Recent and historic bedrock grab samples of 0.33 & 0.42% V2O5. Historic bedrock grab sample of 14 g/t Au, 1.38% Bi, 0.65% Co and 27.5 % TiO2.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2019 / GREAT ATLANTIC RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV.GR) (the “Company” or “Great Atlantic”)
is pleased to announce it has acquired, through an option agreement and
by staking, the Glenelg Vanadium Property, located in southwest New
Brunswick. Recent bedrock grab samples from the property from a layered
intrusion returned significant levels of vanadium and titanium. Historic
grab bedrock samples are reported to return significant levels for
gold, cobalt and bismuth. The property is located approximately 5
kilometers southeast of the Clarence Stream Gold Project of Galway
Metals Inc.
Recent and historic bedrock grab samples of 0.33 & 0.42% V2O5.
Historic bedrock grab sample of 14 g/t Au, 1.38% Bi, 0.65% Co and 27.5 % TiO2.
Vanadium, titanium and iron mineralization in layered Bocabec Gabbro Complex.
The
Glenelg property has seen little exploration. Company management cannot
find evidence of historical drilling within the property. The property
is reported to be underlain by the Silurian Bocabec Gabbro Complex
(gabbro, minor granodiorite, diorite and granite).
Polymetallic
veins were discovered within the property during 2006 and 2013 by one of
the option partners. A grab sample collected during 2006 was reported
to return 2.6 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 0.65% cobalt. Another grab
sample was reported to return greater than 1% copper and 0.15% cobalt. A
2013 grab sample from a sulfide vein was reported to return 14 g/t
gold, 1.28% bismuth and 0.12% cobalt.
A 2013 sample collected by
one of the option partners from a magnetic layer in the Bocabec Gabbro
Complex was reported to return 0.237% vanadium (0.42% V2O5), 16.5%
titanium (27.5% TiO2) and greater than 30% iron.
A grab sample
from a magnetic layer collected by Great Atlantic during 2018 returned
0.188% vanadium (0.33% V2O5), 10.10.3% TiO2 and 25.71% iron. This sample
was collected by a qualified person. This sample was analyzed by ALS
Canada Ltd. by XRF Fusion.
The Glenelg Property is located approximately 5 kilometers southeast of the Clarence Stream Gold Project of Galway Metals Inc. (TSXV.GWM).
Galway reported a NI 43-101 resource estimate for the project during
2018, reporting total Measured plus Indicated resources of 6,178,000
tonnes at 1.96 g/t gold (390,000 ounces of gold) and total Inferred
resources of 3,409,000 tonnes at 2.53 g/t gold (277,000 ounces of gold).
Galway recently reported a new gold discovery at the Clarence Stream
Gold Project with one hole reported to intersect 7.3 g/t gold over 36.7
meters core length (Galway News Release of February 13, 2019).
The
Glenelg Vanadium Property is located within southwest New Brunswick
approximately 20 kilometers east of the town of St. Stephen and
approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the Company’s Mascarene
Property which hosts multiple mineral occurrences with cobalt, copper,
nickel, zinc, lead, gold and / or silver. The Glenelg Vanadium Property
covers an area of approximately 1,185 hectares.
Under the terms
of the agreement, Great Atlantic may earn in a 100-per-cent interest in
the property by making certain staged cash payments to the optionor over
a five-year period as follows: (i) $10,000 in cash deposit (paid); (ii)
$15,000 in cash on or before the first anniversary of the approval
date; (iii) $30,000 in cash on or before the second anniversary of the
approval date; (iv) $30,000 in cash on or before the third anniversary
of the approval date; and (v) $40,000 on or before the fourth
anniversary of the approval date; and (vi) $50,000 on or before the
fifth anniversary of the approval date.
In the event Great
Atlantic exercises the Option and acquires a 100% right, title and
interest in and to the Property, the Optionor shall thereafter be
entitled to a 2.0% net smelter return, payable upon the commencement of
Commercial Production.
Optionee shall have the right to purchase
one-half (50%) of the NSR Royalty from Optionor at any time by payment
to Optionor of $1,000,000, leaving Optionor with a 1.0% remaining NSR
Royalty or in stages example $500,000 for ½ of a percentage.
Readers
are warned that mineralization at the Clarence Stream Gold Project and
the Company’s Mascarene Property are not necessarily indicative of
mineralization within the Glenelg Vanadium Property. Readers are warned
that historic data referred to in this News Release have not been
verified by a qualified person.
David Martin, P.Geo., a Qualified
Person as defined by NI 43-101 and VP Exploration for Great Atlantic, is
responsible for the technical information contained in this News
Release.
About Great Atlantic Resources Corp.: Great
Atlantic Resources Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on
the discovery and development of mineral assets in the resource-rich and
sovereign risk-free realm of Atlantic Canada, one of the number one
mining regions of the world. Great Atlantic is currently surging forward
building the company utilizing a Project Generation model, with a
special focus on the most critical elements on the planet that are
prominent in Atlantic Canada, Antimony, Tungsten and Gold.
On Behalf of the board of directors
“Christopher R Anderson“
Mr. Christopher R. Anderson “Always be positive, strive for solutions, and never give up” President CEO Director 604-488-3900 – Dir
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at 8:20 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2019
Shipped an additional 100 Kilograms of Wollastonite from its St-Onge deposit for use at BC Bud Depot ACMPR-licenced Research and Development facilities
The wollastonite will be used as a natural soil additive to enhance overall cannabis plant health and improve cultivation and production
Adding wollastonite at an admixture rate of 10-15% to the growth medium will result in significant improvements in root mass, powdery mildew control and pest elimination
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2019 / VERTICAL
EXPLORATION INC. (TSX-V: VERT) (“Vertical” or the “Company”) is pleased
to announce that it has shipped an additional 100 Kilograms of
wollastonite from its St-Onge deposit for use at BC Bud Depot’s (BCBD)
ACMPR-licenced Research and Development facilities in Vancouver, BC. The
wollastonite will be used as a natural soil additive to enhance overall
cannabis plant health and improve cultivation and production at BCBD’s
facilities.
Peter P. Swistak, president and chief executive
officer of Vertical Exploration, commented: “We are very happy to
provide this additional shipment of wollastonite to BCBD for use at
their Vancouver cannabis facilities, as it further validates the success
of the Phase Three cannabis research trials that took place earlier
this year at BCBD’s facilities which were announced by the Company on
February 5th, 2019. This shipment is also further confirmation of
Vertical’s efforts to aggressively move forward with additional test
marketing of our high-quality St. Onge wollastonite with a range of
cannabis industry companies and producers.”
“We are thrilled to be
able to receive an additional shipment of Vertical’s wollastonite to
support cannabis cultivation at our ACMPR-licenced Research and
Development facilities,” stated Matthew Harvey, CEO of BCBD. “After
being part of the very encouraging Phase Three cannabis trials, I am
convinced that adding wollastonite at an admixture rate of 10-15% to the
growth medium will result in significant improvements in root mass,
powdery mildew control and pest elimination. I firmly believe that
wollastonite, with all of its highly beneficial plant health properties,
will be increasingly seen by the cannabis industry as the natural
mineral supplement answer because it couples crop protection with
product improvement which ultimately means a more natural and healthier
product for consumers.”
Vertical anticipates providing further updates on its cannabis testing and marketing efforts in the coming months.
ABOUT VERTICAL EXPLORATION
Vertical
Exploration’s mission is to identify, acquire, and advance high
potential mining prospects located in North America for the benefit of
its stakeholders. The Company’s flagship St-Onge Wollastonite property
is located in the Lac-Saint-Jean area in the Province of Quebec.
Neither
the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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at 7:35 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2019
Results from four (4) new exploration diamond drill hole received from the 2019 program
A total of 21 holes were completed on the Refractory Zone for a total of 2,985 metres
Results from the remaining 16 holes will be reported as they are received and compiled
Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX-V:LMR, OTC:LMRMF, FSE:DH8C)(Lomiko or the “Companyâ€) and Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (TSX.V: CJC, FSE: YXEN, OTC-BB: CJCFF)(“QPMâ€) are pleased to announce the results from four (4) new exploration diamond drill hole received from the 2019 program (see Table 1 below, and Figure 1) at the Refractory Zone at the La Loutre graphite project (the “Projectâ€). A total of 21 holes were completed on the Refractory Zone for a total of 2,985 metres. Results from the remaining 16 holes will be reported as they are received and compiled. Lomiko owns 80% of the Project.
Drilling Map with Highlighted Results from May 2019 (Photo: Business Wire)
“We continue to see wide intercepts of graphite and new sections of very high-grade values. High grades are a more common occurrence in the Refractory Zone,†stated A. Paul Gill, CEO.
Table 1: Results of the drill holes of the 2019 drill program. The width is drill indicated core length. Insufficient data exists to determine true width at this time.
Mineralization
Drill Hole #
Easting (UTM)
Northing (UTM)
Azimuth
Dip
From (m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Cg %
LL-19-04
499567
5098041
65.9
-50
3.00
93.00
90.00
2.75
LL-19-14
499700
5097803
59.7
-50
80.70
99.00
18.30
4.43
LL-19-15
499751
5097832
64.8
-50
51.00
167.90
116.90
4.80
including
152.70
167.90
15.20
18.04
LL-19-16*
499851
5097829
66.5
-50
4.10
92.00
87.90
7.14
including
70.50
91.50
21.00
15.48
132.00
160.50
28.50
3.86
LL-19-17
499894
5097804
78.2
-50
15.00
62.30
47.30
7.56
including
51.00
62.30
11.30
17.45
96.00
126.00
30.00
1.96
*Results announced with the April 24, 2019 press release.
On the basis of the available geophysical and 2016 drilling data, the strike length of the mineralization is estimated at 900 m in the NW-SE direction and is open in both directions. A detailed interpretation of the results will be carried out to better estimate the thickness and strike length of the mineralized zone.
The Project consists of contiguous claim blocks totaling 29 km2 situated approximately 53 km E of Imerys Carbon & Graphite, formerly known as the Timcal graphite mine, North America’s only operating graphite mine, and located 117 km NW of Montreal. The mine has reported grades of 7.46% Cg over its 22-year life.
The 2019 exploration program is managed by Consul-Teck Exploration of Val-d’Or, Quebec, who designed the drilling campaign, supervised the program and logged and sampled the core.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Consul-Teck Exploration implemented QA/QC procedures to ensure best practices in sampling and analysis of the core samples. The drill core was logged and then split, with one half sent for assay and the other retained in the core box as a witness sample. Duplicates and blanks were inserted at a regular interval into the sample stream.
The samples in secure tagged bags were delivered directly to the
analytical facility for analysis. In this case, the analytical facility
was the ALS Minerals laboratory facility in Val-d’Or, Quebec. The
samples are weighed and identified prior to sample preparation. The
samples are crushed to 70% minus 2 mm, then separated and pulverized to
85% passing 75µm. All samples are analyzed for Cg using the C-IR18
method.
Qualified Person
Jean-Sebastien Lavalleìe (OGQ #773), Geologist, is a shareholder of both
companies, VP Exploration of QPM and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101,
has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.
For more information on Lomiko Metals, review the website at www.lomiko.com,
contact A. Paul Gill at 604-729-5312 or email: [email protected].
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at 9:54 AM on Friday, May 3rd, 2019
Primary exploration target within Treaty Creek is the Goldstorm system.
The Goldstorm zone is located five kilometers northeast of Seabridge’s Iron Cap Deposit.
The Goldstorm mineralized body can be traced for at least 500 meters along strike.
20 diamond drill holes totaling 14,000 meters of drilling are planned
Cardston, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – May 3, 2019) – American Creek Resources Ltd.
(TSXV: AMK) (“the Corporation”) is pleased to announce that JV partner
Tudor Gold (“Tudor”) has announced the 2019 exploration plans for its
flagship property, the Treaty Creek project located in the Golden
Triangle of NW British Columbia.
The primary exploration target
within Treaty Creek is the Goldstorm system. From the southwest corner
of the Treaty Creek claims, which are bordering Seabridge’s claims, the
Sulphurets Thrust Fault leads from Seabridge’s Iron Cap Deposit to
Tudor’s Goldstorm system. This regional thrust fault sharply defines the
hanging wall contact of both the Iron Cap Deposit and the Goldstorm
zone. The Goldstorm zone is located five kilometers northeast of
Seabridge’s Iron Cap Deposit.
Map showing Sulphurets fault extending through Goldstorm zone.
The
Goldstorm mineralized body can be traced for at least 500 meters along
strike. The gold mineralization appears to be confined to the northwest
by what appears to be the Sulphurets Thrust Fault, however gold
mineralization remains open in all other directions and is open to depth
as well.
Ken Konkin, P.Geo. Tudor’s Exploration Manager, provided details on Tudor’s exploration plans and objectives for Treaty Creek:
“For
the 2019 exploration season we have planned 20 diamond drill holes
totaling 14,000 meters of drilling, subject to the Company having
sufficient cash resources to fund the ongoing program. Tudor Gold plans
to use two diamond drill rigs. The first phase of drilling will include
3,600 meters of drilling with five planned drill holes. The goal is to
trace-out the gold mineralization to the footwall contact and to
continue drilling to extend the zone to the northeast 200 meters beyond
drill hole CB18-39 (0.981 gpt Au over 563.8m) (See news release of
November 26, 2018). The gold system appears to be at least 300 meters
wide and at least 700 meters deep, however the strongest mineralized
horizons occur near surface in the uppermost parts of the mineralized
body. In order to fast-track the exploration process, step-out drilling
along strike is proposed in 200 meter sections. We believe that this
approach is the most efficient way to outline the size and shape of the
target.”
Walter Storm, President and CEO of Tudor stated: “We are
fortunate to have someone with such vast geological experience as Ken
Konkin as Tudor Gold’s Exploration Manager. Our management team is very
confident with Ken’s abilities and he will personally manage all aspects
of the drill program. His preliminary work has been outstanding in
defining and prioritizing drill targets.”
Darren Blaney, CEO of
American Creek stated: “The much anticipated 2019 exploration program at
Treaty Creek is rapidly approaching. We are very optimistic that the
proposed expanded drilling program building on that spectacular last
hole from 2018, CB18-39 will continue to show extensive gold
mineralization. We have the utmost confidence in Mr. Konkin’s expertise
and ability as his amazing track record speaks for itself.”
The following video shows the drill hole collar locations with proposed drill hole traces.
The
Qualified Person for this news release for the purposes of National
Instrument 43-101 is Ken Konkin, P.Geo. He has read and approved the
scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the
disclosure contained in this news release.
The Treaty Creek
Project is a joint venture between Tudor Gold, American Creek Resources,
and Teuton Resources Corp. Tudor is the operator and holds a 60%
interest with both American Creek and Teuton each holding respective 20%
carried interests in the property (fully carried until a production
notice is given).
For more information about Treaty Creek click here.
About American Creek
American
Creek is a Canadian junior mineral exploration company with a strong
portfolio of gold and silver properties in British Columbia. Three of
those properties are located in the prolific “Golden Triangle”; the
Treaty Creek and Electrum joint venture projects with Tudor Gold/Walter
Storm as well as the 100% owned past producing Dunwell Mine.
The
Corporation also holds the Gold Hill, Austruck-Bonanza, Ample Goldmax,
Silver Side, and Glitter King properties located in other prospective
areas of the province.
For further information please contact Kelvin Burton at: Phone: 403 752-4040 or Email: [email protected]. Information relating to the Corporation is available on its website at www.americancreek.com
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at 9:41 AM on Friday, May 3rd, 2019
The Company has been advancing the Graphite Project on three fronts
Exploration and diamond drilling
Construction of on-site offices, laboratory, and living quarters,
Construction of a commercial scale graphite processing plant capable of producing 20,000 tonnes of concentrate per year,
TORONTO, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ – Gratomic Inc. (“Gratomic” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GRAT) (CB81–FRANKFURT) a vertically integrated graphite to graphene, advanced materials development company is pleased to provide an update from its Aukam Graphite Mine in Namibia. The Company has been advancing the Graphite Project on three fronts focusing on exploration and diamond drilling, construction of on-site offices, laboratory, and living quarters, and the construction of a commercial scale graphite processing plant. The commercial scale graphite plant, capable of producing in excess of 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year, will replace the existing pilot plant commissioned in 2018 which successfully produced 5.5 tonnes of graphite concentrate grading between 88%-96% Carbon as Graphite (“Cg”).
The Aukam Graphite Project is located in southern Namibia
close to the port city of Luderitz. The property hosts five underground
adits which were mined periodically between 1940 and 1974. Graphite
mineralization at Aukam is of the vein or lump type and occurs as
massive lenses and veins. Graphite has also been observed as minor
disseminated patches hosted in variably altered granite.
2018 Exploration
During 2018, Gratomic contracted Gregory Symons Geophysics (GSG) to
perform Horizontal Loop Electromagnetics (HLEM) and magnetic surveys in
continuation of previous geophysical surveys undertaken in 2016/2017.
The original survey was performed in the vicinity of the Aukam Mine
marked by the black polygon in Figure1 below. During the 2018
geophysical survey, ground electromagnetic and magnetic surveys were
completed in two areas identified as Grid 1, which lies East of the
Aukam Mine, and a portion Grid 2 as indicated in purple, known as Snyman
Graphite Occurrence (see Figure 1).
Grid 1 adjoins the previous survey over the mine area at Aukam
and extends the strike length covered to 1.6 kilometres to the East.
Significant interpretations pertaining to Grid 1 include:
Graphite identified at surface occurs both as
massive graphite veins and widespread disseminated graphite over an area
of 550 metres east-west by 190 metres north- south,
Surface graphite showings are located sub-parallel to known electromagnetic anomalies,
Electromagnetic anomalies extend those depicted by the original survey by approximately 550 metres,
Current strike length of anomaly now stands at 1.3 kilometres,
Distinct drill targets have been identified along the trend (see Figure 2),
Surveyed area appears to be under rather shallow sand cover,
Prospective areas identified are conducive to surface trenching.
Grid 2 of the completed geophysical survey covers the Snyman
graphite occurrence in the northeastern portion of EPL3895. The Snyman
graphite occurrence covers an area of 7.5 ha and lies approximately 6.5
kilometres east of the Aukam mine.
Significant interpretations pertaining to Grid 2 include:
Graphitic interpreted mineralization is depicted by a
predominant EM anomaly in the northwest part of the grid extending over
150 metres,
A second weaker EM further to the east extends
over 600 metres is thought to be associated with graphite mineralization
in the area
The grid area appears to be covered with thin overburden,
Areas have been identified as prospective areas conducive to surface trenching (see Figure 3)
During 2018 Gratomic was granted additional Exclusive
Prospecting License, Number 6710 (EPL 6710) by the Namibian Ministry of
Mines and Energy, with an initial exclusivity of three years. The
license area is contiguous with EPL 3895, which covers the Aukam
graphite deposit and the Snyman graphite occurrence (see Figure 4). The
application for EPL 6710 was submitted in order to cover the potential
strike extension of the Snyman graphite occurrence to the east. In
addition, EPL 6710 covers an additional area considered prospective for
graphite within the “Aukam window” where rocks hosting the Aukam and
Snyman graphite are exposed beneath the regional unconformity at the
base of the Nama Group sedimentary rocks. The addition of the new EPL
increases the area of prospective geology covered to 63,072 hectares
(630 square kilometres).
Regional exploration in 2018 included mapping and sampling of
graphite occurrences throughout the Company’s license areas with
emphasis on the 400 hectares encompassing both the Snyman graphite
occurrence and the area east of the Aukam Mine. Compilation,
interpretation and presentation of all available geologic data allowed
for subsequent diamond drill targeting with initial drilling planned for
the area immediately east of the existing underground workings of the
Aukam Mine.
Diamond Drilling
Two company drills were deployed to Aukam in March 2019
with diamond drilling commencing in April. The company is currently
operating a Longyear 38 with a 2-cylinder XY-1 drill for a backup.
Initial targets being drilled are proximal to the Aukam Mine and are
spaced at 25 metres with infill drill planned to follow based on
results. Five holes have been completed at the time of this release.
Processing Plant
During 2018 Gratomic completed the construction and start-up of its’
prototype processing plant to test and refine the processes that will be
used for commercial production. The Aukam processing plant uses a
simple crushing, grinding and flotation system. Graphite feed for the
prototype plant was obtained from screening and sorting of existing
stockpiles from historical mining. The processing plant operated for 26
days during April and for all 31 days in May of 2018. While operational,
data was collected at each phase of the process and test results from
samples were sent to Gecko labs with the subsequent results used to
optimize plant processes. The following tests and optimization were
conducted:
Liberation analysis
Flake size distribution analysis
Mixing velocity optimization
Screen size analysis and optimization
Air flow analysis in columns and optimization
Drying analysis and optimization
Silica dispersant ratio optimization
Reagent optimization
Product flow rate optimization
Grade optimization
Staff recruitment, training, and man-hour analysis
Economic sensitivity analysis on pilot processing facility
Feed stock optimization and process
The
Company continued to optimize the pilot plant processing stockpiled
graphite mineralization throughout 2018. To date, the plant has
processed 9 tonnes of the graphite mineralization with 5.5 tonnes of
graphite concentrate grading between 88% and 96% Cg shipped to Perpetuus
Carbon Technologies (“Perpetuus”) for the manufacture of graphene to be
used in the automobile and bicycle tire industry. Graphene made from
Aukam graphite continues to be tested in Europe and Asia with good results.
Gratomic and Perpetuus are currently in collaboration to build on
Perpetuus’ capability to produce high quality surface modified graphene
in support of the anticipated volumes required by the tire manufacturing
industry. Additional applications that have now been generated in a
preproduction format include radiant heating membranes and super
hydrophobic coatings with an addressable market that include; graphene
inks, marine, oil & gas, power generation, industrial (repair &
maintenance), infrastructure (new build) and automotive &
transportation among others.
Plant Expansion
Plant expansion to increase capacity to 20,000 tonne per annum began
in2018. Initial activities included construction of a platform for
drying graphite product and of a washing bay for equipment, complete
with a containment system to collect impacted water. Steel drying pans,
an oven, and two screens were also assembled and successfully
tested. Continued upgrades involved the extension of the working area on
the pilot plant by another 35 metres to the north-west to accommodate
new crushing equipment and conveyer belts. Analysis of all plant
processes continues to optimize efficiencies of each process such as rod
mills, flotation columns, and reagent introduction. Four different
tests were run with the first test being used as a base line. Samples
were taken from the rod mill feed, mill discharge, and screen
under-and-over size. Calculations were made to determine the amount of
chemicals needed to be introduced into the mixers according to the
density and volume of the mixer feed.
Recent upgrades to the processing plant continue with the arrival of
additional commercial scale equipment including; industrial sized
generator, screw conveyors, shaker screens, rod mill, conveyors, and
boom truck.
Gratomic is continuing with its systematic assembly of the commercial scale graphite processing plant. Next steps will include:
Completion of the pilot acid wash. This circuit will
be used to collect engineering data to design the commercial scale
plant. This is an addition to the plant that will allow the company to
produce upwards of 98.5% graphite based on its latest pilot testing
results in the lab.
Modifications are currently being made to the jaw crusher to allow it to more effectively crush graphite,
Rod
mill support systems such as maintenance cradles and cranes, rod
loading equipment and control systems are currently being engineered,
Flotation
circuit mass balances are being explored using pilot plant data in
order to size the pumps and flow lines of the flotation system,
Dewatering circuit equipment are currently being specified,
Water
conditioning systems are currently being designed to allow close to
100% recycle of water. This includes pH control, removal of fine
suspended solids and removal of dissolved iron,
Control systems are being designed for each sub-circuit of the commercial scale plant.
Camp Construction
Construction of the onsite Management Camp consisting of offices,
laboratory, kitchen, and living quarters, is ongoing. Work began with
two of the larger structures during Q4/2018.
Qualified Persons
Steve Gray, P.Geo. has reviewed,
prepared and approved the scientific and technical information in this
press release and is Gratomic Inc’s “Qualified Person” as defined by
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Gratomic Inc.
Gratomic is an advanced materials company focused on mine to market
commercialization of graphite products most notably high value
graphene-based components for a range of mass market products. We are
collaborating with a leading European manufacturer of graphene to use
Aukam graphite to manufacture graphene products for commercialization on
an industrial scale. The company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange
under the symbol GRAT.
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(as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
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