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EQS-News: German Research Institute Confirms Recycled Graphite Performance

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

EcoGraf contributed its environmentally superior HFfree processing expertise to the research program and purified the recovered graphite particles to battery grade specification.

Key Points: 
  • EcoGraf contributed its environmentally superior HFfree processing expertise to the research program and purified the recovered graphite particles to battery grade specification.
  • The German Government funded program then compared the electrochemical performance of the recycled EcoGraf HFfree™ graphite with a number of commercial battery graphite products.
  • One of EcoGraf's innovative strategies involves blending recycled graphite with high-quality Tanzanian graphite for manufacturing anodes, thereby advancing sustainable battery solutions and ensuring high performance in lithium-ion cells.
  • The research program was undertaken in Germany, through a collaboration between the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF) and the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU).

EQS-News: EcoGraf: Collaboration with BASF on Anode Recycling

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQB: ECGFF) is pleased to report it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with BASF, which sets out a framework for EcoGraf to support BASF’s recycling R&D in Europe with its anode recycling capability to accelerate the objective of enabling a circular economy and reducing CO2 emissions.

Key Points: 
  • EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQB: ECGFF) is pleased to report it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with BASF, which sets out a framework for EcoGraf to support BASF’s recycling R&D in Europe with its anode recycling capability to accelerate the objective of enabling a circular economy and reducing CO2 emissions.
  • Support the anode recycling program with blending the recycled anode with its high purity and high-performance Tanzanian graphite to increase re-use and uptake with customers.
  • Utilise the testwork results to refine the recycling flowsheet and plant design.
  • Successful completion of this anode recycling program will be an important milestone for EcoGraf’s plans to develop commercial scale anode recycling activities.

EQS-News: EcoGraf recognised by MSP in US Press Release

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQB: ECGFF) is pleased to report that its Epanko Graphite Project is recognised in a recent Joint Statement of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) issued by the US Department of State.

Key Points: 
  • EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQB: ECGFF) is pleased to report that its Epanko Graphite Project is recognised in a recent Joint Statement of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) issued by the US Department of State.
  • The press release recognises EcoGraf’s recent significant milestone in securing German-based KfW IPEX-Bank to arrange a senior debt facility of up to US$105 million for the development of stage 1 of the Company’s Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.
  • This statement follows MSP principals’ meeting in Toronto during the recent Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada  (PDAC) annual convention, one of the largest mining events in the world.
  • The theme of the principals’ meeting was responsible investment in critical minerals, with the key objective to strengthen collaboration between the MSP and like-minded partners.

EQS-News: EcoGraf Limited: 127% Increase in the Epanko Mineral Resource

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

The Mineral Resource shows a significant increase in tonnes for the Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories of the block model, compared to the previously reported Mineral Resource in 2023.

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  • The Mineral Resource shows a significant increase in tonnes for the Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories of the block model, compared to the previously reported Mineral Resource in 2023.
  • The increase in the Measured volumes result from infill drilling of gaps within the Indicated Resource of the Western Zone.
  • The Mineral Resource infill drilling targeted the Inferred northern and southern parts of the Epanko Western Zone, with a combination of RC and DD drilling.
  • Figure 4 shows a long section through the Epanko West deposit, showing the updated Mineral Resource classification categories applied to the block model.

EQS-News: Exchangeable Notes – Notice to Noteholders

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 14, 2024

In accordance with the Conditions, the Issuer hereby gives notice to Noteholders that, as a result of the Distribution having a Fair Market Value of A$0.267, payable 29 February 2024 to Stapled Securityholders of record as at 29 December 2023, pursuant to Conditions 6(b)(iii) and 6(f), the Exchange Price has been adjusted from A$9.1622 to A$8.8449, effective as of 14 February 2024.

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  • In accordance with the Conditions, the Issuer hereby gives notice to Noteholders that, as a result of the Distribution having a Fair Market Value of A$0.267, payable 29 February 2024 to Stapled Securityholders of record as at 29 December 2023, pursuant to Conditions 6(b)(iii) and 6(f), the Exchange Price has been adjusted from A$9.1622 to A$8.8449, effective as of 14 February 2024.
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EQS-News: Appointment of Vulcan Group Chief Financial Officer

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Martedì, Gennaio 30, 2024

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan, ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) is pleased to advise that Ms Felicity Gooding has been appointed to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Vulcan Group.

Key Points: 
  • Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan, ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) is pleased to advise that Ms Felicity Gooding has been appointed to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Vulcan Group.
  • Prior to this, Ms Gooding was the Deputy CEO at the Minderoo Foundation and Chief Operating Officer and CFO of both the Minderoo Foundation and Tatterang, Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private family office and investment vehicle.
  • She has significant director experience, having served on the boards of Poseidon Nickel, the Freedom Fund, Impact Minerals Limited, and Zhero BV1, among others.
  • Ms Gooding is also a fellow of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

EQS-News: EcoGraf Completes Epanko Pre-Development Field Programs

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 3, 2024

EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQX: ECGFF) is pleased to report that it has successfully completed all the fieldwork aspects of the pre-development technical programs for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Key Points: 
  • EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQX: ECGFF) is pleased to report that it has successfully completed all the fieldwork aspects of the pre-development technical programs for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.
  • The Mineral Resource infill drilling targeted the Inferred northern and southern parts of the Epanko Western Zone, with a combination of RC and DD drilling.
  • The updated Epanko MRE is expected in Q1 2024, following the return of all drill assays for the program.
  • The graphite will subsequently be processed through the Company’s Australian Product Qualification Facility as part of expanding the scale of the EcoGraf HFfree™ battery anode material testing programs with prospective customers.

EQS-News: EcoGraf Limited: KfW IPEX-Bank Mandated for UFK Loan of up to US$105m (A$160m)1 for Development of Epanko

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Sabato, Dicembre 30, 2023

German Government confirms Epanko eligibility for cover in principle for the Untied Loan Guarantee (“UFK”) scheme based on the support of German offtakers for the Company’s initial 73,000tpa Epanko development.

Key Points: 
  • German Government confirms Epanko eligibility for cover in principle for the Untied Loan Guarantee (“UFK”) scheme based on the support of German offtakers for the Company’s initial 73,000tpa Epanko development.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank may act as sole funder for the UFK Tranche for an amount of up to US$105 million, subject to satisfactory due diligence and credit approvals.
  • A key aspect of the UFK program is the promotion of the highest environmental and social operating standards.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank has provided valuable support to the development of Epanko since 2017 and is an experienced and highly capable potential debt funding partner for the Project.

EQS-News: Reduced CAPEX for Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project: Bridging Study

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Giovedì, Dicembre 14, 2023

Reduced CAPEX for Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project: Bridging Study

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  • Reduced CAPEX for Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project: Bridging Study
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Reduced CAPEX for Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project:
    First integrated renewable geothermal energy, and lithium hydroxide producer with net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Securing Europe’s lithium supply chain
    Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) is pleased to announce the results of its Bridging Engineering Study for Phase One of Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project.
  • REDUCED RISK: Streamlining into one core production area that is already commercially producing brine, with increased lithium reserves.