Volt Carbon Receives Initial 40,000 Tonne Toll Processing Purchase Order and Provides Northern Ore Commercialization Update
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Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF) reported commercialization progress under its Commercial Toll Processing Agreement with Northern Ore Resources. Volt has received its previously announced 2.5% equity interest in Northern Ore and an initial purchase order to toll process 40,000 metric tonnes of vermiculite at its Guelph, Ontario facility.
The initial order reflects the first annual commitment under the agreement, which is based on a US$100 per tonne fee and implies about US$4.0 million in annual processing revenue, subject to the agreement’s terms. Volt is designing a commercial air classification system with up to 100,000 tonnes per year capacity, requiring an estimated US$750,000 in CAPEX that can be phased through 2027. Under full utilization and the same fee, the company illustrates potential toll revenue of roughly US$10.0 million annually, while stressing this is not guidance. Process optimization has started, early tests suggest only two passes of Volt’s dry air classification are needed, and management continues to target commercial deployment in 2028, dependent on financing, demand and approvals.
Positive
- Initial 40,000 tonne tolling order underpins about US$4.0 million in annual processing revenue at US$100 per tonne, subject to agreement terms.
- 2.5% equity interest in Northern Ore provides additional upside exposure to the customer’s vermiculite and resource development business.
- Optimized processing requires no more than two passes for vermiculite, potentially lowering operating intensity versus many graphite feedstocks.
- Planned 100,000 tonne annual capacity could support illustrative toll revenue of about US$10.0 million at US$100 per tonne, if fully utilized.
- US$750,000 CAPEX for the commercial air classification system can be phased through 2027, supporting cash management and financing flexibility.
- Potential SR&ED funding may offer refundable, non-dilutive government support to help finance commercialization and limit shareholder dilution.
Negative
- Commercial deployment only targeted for 2028, delaying potential full-scale revenue generation from the larger production system.
- US$750,000 CAPEX still requires financing, raising uncertainty around funding mix and potential equity dilution despite management’s stated focus on alternatives.
- Illustrative US$10.0 million revenue figure is not guidance and depends on full capacity utilization, customer demand and future purchase orders.
- Current tolling economics are concentrated around a single disclosed customer, Northern Ore, creating customer-concentration risk for this processing line.
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Calgary, Alberta and Trent Lakes, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2026) - Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) (BE: WNF) ("VCT", "Volt" or "Volt Carbon") is pleased to provide an update on the Commercial Toll Processing Agreement (the "Agreement") with Northern Ore Resources ("Northern Ore" or "NOR"), originally announced on July 7, 2026. Since execution of the Agreement, the parties have achieved several commercialization milestones.
- Volt has received its previously announced
2.5% equity interest in Northern Ore. - Northern Ore has issued Volt its initial purchase order for tolling of 40,000 metric tonnes of vermiculite.
- Process optimization has commenced at Volt's Guelph, Ontario facility to finalize the commercial flowsheet.
- Preliminary testing indicates the vermiculite requires no more than two passes through Volt's proprietary dry air classification process to remove sand and grit, substantially fewer than typically required for many graphite feedstocks processed by the Company.
The initial purchase order represents the first annual commitment under the previously announced toll processing agreement. As previously disclosed, the agreement provides for approximately US
To support future growth, the Company intends to size the commercial production air classification system with an upper-bound processing capacity of up to 100,000 metric tonnes per year based on input from Northern Ore. Assuming this full capacity is ultimately utilized and processed at the same toll processing fee of US
The Company continues to evaluate financing alternatives for the approximately US
Given the Company's significant investment in research and development at its Guelph facility, management believes the recent enhancements to Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program have the potential to provide a meaningful source of refundable, non-dilutive government funding. Unlike traditional tax deductions, refundable SR&ED benefits may provide direct cash funding to eligible companies, supporting commercialization while minimizing shareholder dilution.
The Company continues to target commercial deployment of the larger production air classification system in 2028, consistent with the commercialization roadmap outlined in its July 7, 2026, news release. In the interim, the Company expects to complete process optimization in-house at its Guelph facility, utilize its second Air Classifier to produce engineering and end customer qualification samples, continue process development, and advance the design, financing and construction of the commercial production system, subject to financing, customer demand, regulatory approvals and customary commercial milestones.
Aaron Hopkins, President of Northern Ore Resources, added, "We are very pleased with the progress made since entering into our commercial toll processing agreement with Volt Carbon. A significant portion of our planned production is intended for international markets where product consistency and quality are critical. Volt's state-of-the-art dry air classification technology and laboratory capabilities are providing valuable support as we advance toward commercial production."
"This project continues to advance from agreement to commercialization," said V-Bond Lee, P.Eng., CEO of Volt Carbon. "While there remains a significant amount of work ahead, receiving our equity interest, the initial purchase order and commencing process optimization are important milestones. It has been a pleasure working with Aaron Hopkins, whose practical understanding of resource development and collaborative leadership experience have been invaluable as we advance this commercialization program. The early technical results support the development of a simplified continuous processing flow, and we remain focused on advancing toward commercial deployment in 2028."
About Northern Ore
Northern Ore Resources is a Canadian resource development company focused on the production and commercialization of vermiculite, black loam, rare earth elements, biomass and carbon resources. The Company operates permitted quarries and currently supplies a range of industrial materials to commercial customers. Through responsible resource development, efficient processing and an experienced management team, Northern Ore Resources is committed to sustainable operations and building long-term partnerships across multiple industries.
About Volt Carbon Technologies
Volt Carbon is a publicly traded carbon science company focused on advanced carbon materials, energy storage, and green energy technologies. The Company is developing a vertically integrated platform designed to transform natural graphite resources into high value carbon products, including graphite concentrates, graphene, battery materials, and lithium batteries. Volt Carbon holds mineral interests in Quebec and British Columbia, Canada, and operates facilities supporting both carbon material processing and battery technology development. For the latest information on the Company, its projects, and corporate developments, please visit www.voltcarbontech.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Volt Carbon Technologies Inc,
V-Bond Lee, P. Eng.
CEO, President, Chairman of the Board and Director
Contacts:
Email: info@voltcarbontech.com
Tel: (647) 546-7049
On behalf of Northern Ore Resources,
Aaron Hopkins
President
Contacts:
Email: mining@northenrore.ca
Tel: (705) 760-3027
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