RE: RE: ZEN new resource estimate by Geol_Pro geeraf1...you state:
I have close to 40 years of working and characterizing such materials and about 15 with graphite.
You are positionning yourself as an authority on this BB yet offer no in depth knowledge like Hoov, Chief or Geo_Pro. You sound more like a wannabe who is here to disturb more than someone looking for answers. Judgeing by your experience, you should have the answers...yet you come up with this comment:
Please explain, as most vein or lump graphite is comparably very rich in grade, crystallinity, thermal and electrical conductivity, etc. etc. and PARTICLE SIZE.
Particle size is important for flake graphite. The fact that you ask this question supports again my position that you are a wannabe with an agenda. Particle size is of no relevance to lump graphite!!
The one thing you were right about is that it is a little absurd for us to compare Albany to Sri Lanka as they have sulfides and other impurities that make it uneconomical to purify to the 99.5% required to compete in the synthetic market and go after the big dollars. Albany can be purified to 99.99% with a simple, crush, float and caustic soda wash. Since they will be able to reclaim most of their caustic soda, their production cost should fall in the $500 per ton range. So, you were right on one thing, even if your resoning was wrong lmao!!
G.