Core Insights - First Canadian Graphite Inc. congratulates its partner, Volt Carbon Technologies Inc., for receiving a Notice of Allowance for a continuation of its U.S. patent on proprietary air classifier technology and for recent advancements in graphene development [1][2] Company Developments - The collaboration between First Canadian Graphite and Volt Carbon Technologies was established through a Preliminary Mineral Processing Agreement signed on June 5, 2023 [2] - Volt Carbon's patent and graphene achievements utilized graphite sourced from First Canadian Graphite's Berkwood project, confirming the quality and suitability of the deposit for advanced processing [2][4] - The successful production of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) from Berkwood flake graphite has shown a 40-60% improvement in mechanical properties when mixed into epoxy resin, which is used in aerospace carbon fiber composites [5][7] Market Potential - The advancements in rGO production and the air classifier technology enhance graphite processing efficiency and open up opportunities in high-value applications such as batteries, energy storage, and advanced materials [4][5] - The Berkwood Graphite Project has a current mineral resource of 1,755,300 tonnes of indicated resources at 17.00% Cgr and 1,526,400 tonnes in inferred resources at 16.39% Cgr, indicating a high-grade resource suitable for next-generation carbon technologies [10][12] Strategic Importance - The achievements underscore the strategic importance of the Berkwood project in meeting the growing global demand for advanced carbon technologies [7]