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Focus Graphite Inc V.FMS.WT


Primary Symbol: V.FMS Alternate Symbol(s):  FCSMF

Focus Graphite Inc. is a Canada-based advanced exploration company, which is focused on developing high grade flake graphite deposits to supply battery grade graphite. The Company's projects include Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca. Its flagship Lac Knife Project is a 100% owned, high-grade crystalline flake graphite deposit located in northeastern Quebec, about 27 kilometers (kms) south of Fermont. The Lac Knife project is comprised of the Lac Knife property plus an isolated block of 12 CDC claims located 11 kms to the north of the Lac Knife property on NTS sheet 23B-11 (Montagne-aux-Bouleaux property). Its 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project is located in the Southwest Manicouagan reservoir area of the Cote-Nord region of Quebec, one of North America's leading emerging flake graphite districts. It comprises two contiguous properties, Lac Tetepisca and Lac Tetepisca Nord. Together, the two properties form a block of approximately 126 map-designated claims (total area: 6,785.14 ha).


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Post by scissors14on Jan 17, 2013 8:26am
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Graphene Market

Graphene Market

press release

Jan. 17, 2013, 7:30 a.m. EST

Graphene Market Set for 40% Annual Growth, Reaching $126 Million in 2020

Graphene nanoplatelets, led by composites and energy storage applications, will drive growth but graphene films will mostly remain in the lab, says Lux Research

BOSTON, Jan 17, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Graphene, touted as the next wunderkind material because of its extraordinary properties, will grow to a $126 million market in 2020, from its $9 million base in 2012, according to Lux Research. While an impressive debut for a new material, this growth is less than some of the hype may suggest.

The bulk of this market will belong to graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), used mainly in composites and energy storage applications. However, graphene films, despite being a hot research area, will be delayed by a slew of technical and economic challenges.

"The rocky history of carbon nanotubes shows that a research and patent boom along with impressive technical performance is far from a guarantee of commercial success," said Ross Kozarsky, Lux Research Senior Analyst and the lead author of the report titled, "Is Graphene the Next Silicon ... Or Just the Next Carbon Nanotube?" "Major challenges like high costs, processing issues, and competing materials loom large," he added.

Lux Research also positioned graphene technology developers on the Lux Innovation Grid based on their Technical Value and Business Execution - companies that are strong on both axes reach the "Dominant" quadrant. It also assessed each company's maturity, and provided an overall Lux Take. Among their findings:

-- XG, Vorbeck lead the pack. "Dominant" XG Sciences and Vorbeck Materials will continue to rule among GNP start-ups, albeit with different commercialization tactics. Vorbeck has moved down the value chain into selling higher margin conductive inks, while XG supplies GNPs to corporate channel partners.

-- Too early to tell on second wave of start-ups. Newer start-ups - like Graphene Technologies, Grafoid, National Nanomaterials, Xolve and Haydale - have entered the landscape with bold claims of cheaper and better graphene. All are still ranked as "High-potential" or "Long-shot" with a lack of solid traction in any application.

-- Films face significant hurdles. Graphene films companies such as Bluestone Global Tech, Graphene Frontiers, Graphenea and Graphene Labs still face commercialization challenges. All are at the low end of the business execution spectrum, and a true leader has yet to emerge.

The report, titled "Is Graphene the Next Silicon ... Or Just the Next Carbon Nanotube?" is part of the Lux Research Advanced Materials Intelligence service.

About Lux Research

Lux Research provides strategic advice and ongoing intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance and government rely on us to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through our unique research approach focused on primary research and our extensive global network, we deliver insight, connections and competitive advantage to our clients. Visit www.luxresearchinc.com for more information.

https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&sty=20130117005375r1&sid=cmtx4&distro=nx

SOURCE: Lux Research

 Lux Research, Inc. Carole Jacques, 617-502-5314 carole.jacques@luxresearchinc.com     

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