Itabela Project Produces High Value Expandable Graphite
Brisbane, Sep 28, 2015 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Sayona Mining Limited (
ASX:SYA) is pleased to announce the results of test work, demonstrating that Itabela flake graphite is suitable for the production of a high-quality expandable graphite.
Expanded graphite has unique physical and thermal properties, and can be converted into high-value products that attract premium pricing. In addition, compared to the production of other speciality graphite products, expandable graphite has little wastage in the production process.
Test work was independently conducted by one of the world largest European carbon and graphite users. Itabela's +50# mesh, 98% carbon content concentrate yielded an expansion volume of 531 cm3/g, demonstrating high quality specifications against industry standards. Testing for volatile matter, leachable chloride and fluoride, moisture and ash content was also performed, yielding favourable results.
The market growth for expanded graphite is expected to be strong, with its electrical and thermal conductive properties suitable for use in fire retardants, foundry materials, graphite foils and batteries.
The high quality and diverse characteristics of Itabela's graphite provides the Company with a significant competitive advantage, due to the graphite's potential use in a wide variety of applications, including the high-value segments.
The Company will also use some of the one tonne of high quality processed concentrate from the pilot plant to continue testing Itabela graphite with potential customers. The Company will also examine other potential downstream markets, including Micronised and Spherical graphite markets.
About Elevra Lithium Limited
Elevra Lithium Limited (ASX:ELV) (NASDAQ:ELVR) is a dual-listed lithium producer and developer, supplying a reliable, secure and sustainable source of this critical mineral at the heart of global electrification.
Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, Elevra has a globally diversified portfolio of world-class lithium assets across Quebec, North Carolina, Ghana, and Western Australia. Elevra was formed through the merger of Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining.
By combining operational excellence with disciplined asset management, we strive to maximise efficiency, drive superior shareholder value, and create lasting benefits for all stakeholders.
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