Focus Graphite's Lac Knife Material Passes C4V Validation Testing, Advances to Next-Stage Battery Qualification
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) announced that its Lac Knife natural graphite anode material passed Phase I validation testing by independent U.S. labs C4V and AETC on October 22, 2025. Under test (lot GN250619002) the material achieved a first-cycle discharge capacity of approximately 373 mAh/g, near theoretical graphite capacity, and exceeded C4V internal qualification benchmarks. C4V advanced the material to Phase II for pouch-cell fabrication and large-format validation; AETC will pursue additional large-format testing to assess scalability and performance consistency.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) ha annunciato che il suo materiale anodo in grafite naturale Lac Knife ha superato la validazione di fase I da parte di laboratori indipendenti negli Stati Uniti, C4V e AETC, il 22 ottobre 2025. Sotto test (lotto GN250619002) il materiale ha ottenuto una capacità di scarica della prima fase di circa 373 mAh/g, vicino alla capacità teorica del grafite, e ha superato i parametri di qualificazione interni di C4V. C4V ha promosso il materiale a Fase II per la fabbricazione di celle a pouch e la validazione in formato grande; AETC intraprenderà ulteriori test su formato grande per valutare scalabilità e coerenza delle prestazioni.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) anunció que su material de ánodo de grafito natural Lac Knife pasó las pruebas de validación de la Phase I por laboratorios independientes de EE. UU., C4V y AETC, el 22 de octubre de 2025. Bajo la prueba (lote GN250619002) el material logró una capacidad de descarga de la primera ciclo de aproximadamente 373 mAh/g, cercana a la capacidad teórica del grafito, y superó los criterios internos de calificación de C4V. C4V avanzó el material a Phase II para la fabricación de celdas de pouch y la validación a gran formato; AETC perseguirá pruebas adicionales a gran formato para evaluar escalabilidad y consistencia del rendimiento.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF)가 Lac Knife 천연 흑연 음극 소재가 2025년 10월 22일 미국 독립 연구소 C4V와 AETC의 1상 검증 테스트를 통과했다고 발표했다. 시험 대상(로트 GN250619002)에서 이 소재는 최초 사이클 방전 용량이 약 373 mAh/g에 도달했고 이론적 흑연 용량에 근접했으며 C4V의 내부 자격 기준을 상회했다. C4V는 이 소재를 Phase II로 승격시켜 파우치 셀 제조 및 대형 포맷 검증을 수행하고, AETC는 규모 확장성과 성능 일관성을 평가하기 위한 추가 대형 포맷 테스트를 추구할 예정이다.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) a annoncé que son matériau d’anode en graphite naturel Lac Knife a réussi les tests de validation de la phase I réalisés par des laboratoires indépendants américains C4V et AETC le 22 octobre 2025. Sous test (lot GN250619002), le matériau a obtenu une capacité de décharge lors du premier cycle d’environ 373 mAh/g, proche de la capacité théorique du graphite, et a dépassé les critères d’agrément internes de C4V. C4V a fait passer le matériau à Phase II pour la fabrication de cellules en pouch et la validation en format grand; AETC mènera des tests supplémentaires en grand format pour évaluer l’évolutivité et la stabilité des performances.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) gab bekannt, dass sein Lac Knife natürlicher Graphit-Anodenmaterial die Validierungsprüfungen Phase I von unabhängigen US-Labors C4V und AETC am 22. Oktober 2025 bestanden hat. Unter Test (Los GN250619002) erzielte das Material eine erste Zyklusentladungskapazität von ca. 373 mAh/g, nahe der theoretischen Graphitkapazität, und übertraf die internen Qualifikationsbenchmarks von C4V. C4V hob das Material auf Phase II für die Herstellung von Beutelzellpaketen (Pouch-Zellen) und die Validierung im Großformat vor; AETC wird weitere Tests im Großformat durchführen, um Skalierbarkeit und Leistungsstabilität zu bewerten.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF) أعلن أن مادته أنود الجرافيت الطبيعي Lac Knife اجتازت اختبارات التحقق من المرحلة I من قِبل مختبرات أمريكية مستقلة C4V و AETC في 22 أكتوبر 2025. وتحت الاختبار (الدفعة GN250619002) حققت المادة سعة تفريغ الدورة الأولى بنحو 373 mAh/g، قريبة من سعة الجرافيت النظرية، وتجاوزت معايير الاعتماد الداخلية لـ C4V. قامت C4V بترقية المادة إلى المرحلة II لبناء الخلية مآزر الحقيبة (pouch-cell) والاختبار على الشكل الكبير؛ وستسعى AETC لإجراء اختبارات كبيرة إضافية لتقييم قابلية التوسع وتناسق الأداء.
Focus Graphite (OTCQB: FCSMF)宣布，其 Lac Knife 天然石墨阳极材料已通过独立美国产业实验室 C4V 与 AETC 于 2025 年 10 月 22 日进行的第一阶段验证测试。在测试批号 GN250619002 下，该材料在第一循环放电容量方面达到约 373 mAh/g，接近理论石墨容量，并超出 C4V 的内部资格基准。C4V 将材料推进至 Phase II，用于软包电池制造和大尺寸验证；AETC 将开展额外的大尺寸测试，以评估可扩展性和性能一致性。
- Near-theoretical capacity ~373 mAh/g first-cycle
- Independent validation completed by C4V and AETC
- Advanced to Phase II C4V DDNA qualification (pouch cells)
- Exceeded C4V internal qualification benchmarks
- Planned large-format testing with AETC and partners
- Electrode density modestly lower than synthetic baseline
- Long-cycle performance modestly lower than baseline
Independent U.S. laboratories confirm Phase I battery performance, paving the way for pouch cell and OEM-scale testing
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 22, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, is pleased to announce that its Lac Knife graphite anode material has successfully passed Phase I battery validation testing, conducted by both Charge CCCV LLC ("C4V") and American Energy Technologies Company ("AETC"). The concurrent, independent U.S. laboratory test programs confirmed that Lac Knife natural graphite achieved near-theoretical electrochemical capacity (~371 mAh/g), demonstrating high purity, crystallinity, and strong suitability for lithium-ion battery anode applications. The successful completion of these evaluations represents a major milestone toward commercial-scale qualification within C4V's global supply-chain program and future OEM-level validation.
The testing was conducted using material refined at AETC under Focus's direction. AETC performed control testing based on its established parameters for Focus's graphite, while C4V carried out independent validation through its proprietary Digital DNA™ ("DDNA") program, which applies industry-standard cell performance benchmarks. Despite minor variations inherent to coin-cell assembly and laboratory calibration, both laboratories confirmed that Focus's Lac Knife material exceeded internal baseline qualification thresholds. Based on these results, C4V has advanced the material to Phase II of its qualification program, which includes pouch-cell fabrication and large-format validation for commercial-scale evaluation. In parallel, Focus plans to explore additional large-format testing initiatives with AETC to further assess scalability and performance consistency.
Under identical test conditions, Focus's natural graphite (lot number GN250619002) was compared to C4V's baseline synthetic graphite reference material. The Focus sample achieved a first-cycle discharge capacity of approximately 373 mAh/g-essentially reaching the theoretical maximum for graphite-while exhibiting good stability. Although electrode density and long-cycle performance were modestly lower than the baseline, the material surpassed C4V's qualification benchmarks, confirming its readiness for large-format pouch-cell validation-a more accurate and scalable measure of performance using a semi-automated testing platform that directly correlates with electric-vehicle ("EV") and energy-storage-system ("ESS") cell designs required by original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs").
The Company previously demonstrated strong lithium-ion battery performance from its Lac Knife material; however, these independently verified, third-party results now supersede earlier findings and establish a modern, industry-standard baseline that will support future offtake qualification and commercial evaluation.
"These results validate the quality of our Lac Knife graphite and its suitability for next-generation anode production," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "Having both AETC and C4V confirm the material's strong performance gives us confidence as we move into pouch cell testing - the next step toward commercial readiness."
"C4V is pleased to see Focus Graphite's Lac Knife material successfully complete our Phase 1 validation process under our DDNA program," said Baasit Ali, VP Supply Chain at C4V. "The material has demonstrated strong electrochemical validation and purity characteristics that align well with our high-performance anode requirements. We look forward to advancing into pouch cell fabrication and validation, which will provide a clearer picture of its scalability for EV and ESS applications."
Next Steps
- Fabrication and testing of pouch cells using Focus's Lac Knife graphite by C4V
- Long-term cycling and safety validation under C4V's DDNA qualification program
- Subsequent scaling to large-format cell testing with industry partners for commercial qualification
Focus Graphite's continued collaboration with C4V and AETC underscores its commitment to establishing a North American supply of high-performance, ESG-compliant graphite anode material, supporting the energy transition and critical minerals independence objectives shared by both Canada and its allies. The Company will continue to prioritize dual-use battery initiatives serving both civilian and defense-sector applications.
About Charge CCCV LLC (C4V™).
C4V™ is a lithium-ion battery technology company possessing critical insights related to the optimum performance of lithium-ion batteries and Gigafactory's. C4V's discoveries have been fruitful in vastly extending battery life, safety and charge performance, however more important is the Gigafactory offering that allows emerging countries to establish their own robust manufacturing ecosystem. C4V works with industry-leading raw material suppliers and equipment supply chain to bring to market fully optimized batteries possessing key economic advantages providing the ultimate "best in class" performance for various applications and end- to-end solutions to produce them on a Gigawatt hour scale. With its unique and innovative business model C4V is rapidly gearing towards 100+GWh of cell production capacity globally by 2032 and its Digital DNA Supply Chain solution ensures materials meet the highest industry standards for performance and reliability.
For more information on C4V please visit http://www.chargecccv.com
About American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC).
American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC) is a woman-owned, privately-held business which conducts operations out of the greater Chicago area. In its Wheeling, IL facility, AETC operates three business units: a manufacturing plant making battery-ready graphite and carbon materials, a pilot demonstration facility for battery materials and graphite dispersions, and a fully functional applications laboratory supporting the above business units.
AETC works with industrial partners and manufacturing groups worldwide, including the U.S. Department of War, to ensure materials meet performance standards and strategic requirements. Their facilities are equipped for testing, downstream processing, AI-driven manufacturing and carbon material development.
For more information on AETC please visit https://www.usaenergytech.com
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com
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Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
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In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits of the Company's recent battery testing results; the advancement of Focus Graphite's Lac Knife graphite anode material through C4V's multi-phase validation process; the potential performance of the material in future pouch cell, large-format, or commercial-scale testing; and the possible qualification of the material within original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supply chains. Forward-looking information also includes statements about the Company's objectives to expand downstream partnerships, strengthen its technology development and commercialization initiatives, and position its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects as key contributors to North America's graphite supply chain and energy-transition ecosystem.
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