Core Insights - Graphano Energy Ltd. has engaged Mercator Geological Services to prepare a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for its projects, marking a significant milestone in the company's development efforts [1][2][3] - The resource estimate will utilize both recent and historical exploration data, covering key mineralized zones at the Lac Aux Bouleaux project and the Standard Mine project, which will support future technical and economic studies [2][3] - Concurrently, Graphano has initiated an exploration program at the Black Pearl graphite property, targeting a new graphite discovery made in 2024, which has shown promising grades of graphite mineralization [3][4][6] Engagement of Mercator Geological Services - The engagement of Mercator is seen as critical for demonstrating the value of Graphano's assets and positioning the company for growth [3] - The resource estimate will include data from Graphano's drilling programs conducted between 2021 and 2024, focusing on three mineralized zones [2] Black Pearl Exploration Program - The exploration program at Black Pearl aims to delineate the extent of a mineralized trend approximately one kilometer long, with the goal of advancing it to drill-ready status [4][14] - The discovery at Black Pearl has returned significant channel sample results, including 15.1% Cg over 14 meters and 17.9% Cg over 9 meters, indicating the potential for a large, high-grade graphite system [3][6] Industry Context - Graphite is increasingly in demand for technology applications, particularly in lithium batteries and energy storage technologies, positioning Graphano to meet future market needs [11] - The Lac Aux Bouleaux property is strategically located adjacent to Canada's only producing graphite mine, enhancing its potential for resource development [11]