To establish a robust graphite supply chain in the US, Graphex will process flake graphite from various geographical resources, will evaluate alternative purification methods, will investigate anode optimization strategies, and has commenced a search for additional plant locations to meet growing demand for domestic graphite supply chains.

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited (collectively “Graphex”) (NYSE American: GRFX | HKSE: 6128) and a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite for use in lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered batteries, announced today that it intends to construct a pilot-scale shaping and purification processing facility at the same location as its pitch coating plant that is currently in development in Warren, MI. The pilot plant will be developed with Graphex’s established joint venture with Emerald Energy Solutions, LLC (“EES”).

As the EV industry continues to move toward domestication of the entire EV supply chain, Graphex is accelerating the advancement of mid-stream production processes of graphite. In line with the intentions of the Inflation Reduction Act and other recent legislative actions, this newly announced shaping & purification pilot plant coupled with the pitch coating plant already in development at the same location, will establish in the U.S. automotive center a full domestic processing from raw material to finished product – battery anode material for EV batteries. Additional benefits of the pilot include processing, validating, and testing spherical purified graphite and coated spherical purified graphite produced from flake graphite concentrate of various global sources, which will accelerate the qualification process of anode material from sources that are domestic and/or originated in countries with favorable trade agreements. The pilot plant will provide a platform to investigate advanced shaping, sizing, and coating technologies as well as evaluation and testing of alternative purification methods.

In parallel with the advancements made at the Warren facilities, and through the close alliance with its partners at EES, the Company plans to continue its expansion efforts by locating production facilities near concentrated point of use regions and in direct collaboration with customers. EES and the Company continue to explore new sites for additional mid-stream processing facilities in strategic locations in and around Warren, and around the country to address the gap between demand and current domestic production capabilities. With current projections for graphite demand nearing 200,000 tons per year and current domestic production at 0, one or two mid-stream plants will not be enough.

“Graphite is an essential component in EV batteries today and will remain a prevalent component for many years as EV demand increases. Graphex is taking steps to not only increase domestic production and diversify the upstream resources of this critical mineral, but to also continuously improve our technology and capabilities to meet the needs of the industry,” said John DeMaio, CEO of Graphex Technologies. “The OEMs and EV battery manufacturers require high quality, high volume, spherical graphite for their gigafactories and Graphex’s technical capability and operational agility will enable us to meet their needs.” Mr. DeMaio added that the development of a pilot-scale shaping and purification processing facility is keeping with Graphex’s long-standing and proud commitment to ESG (Environmental / Social / corporate Governance).

To learn more about these initiatives and more from Graphex Technologies, please visit www.graphexgroup.com

About Graphex
Graphex Technologies is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited, a Cayman Island company with principal and administrative offices in Hong Kong and U.S.subsidiary office in Royal Oak, MI. Graphex is focused on the development of technologies and products to enhance renewable energy, particularly the enrichment of spherical graphite and graphene, key components for EV batteries and lithium-ion batteries for other use cases. Proficient in the commercial deep processing of graphite, Graphex has extensive commercial experience producing battery grade purified spherical graphite to the power battery market, currently at a volume of 10,000 metric tons per annum (tpa) with intentions to expand production to 40,000 tpa over the next three years. With a strategy to expand its global operations to support energy transition and electrification efforts worldwide, Graphex is currently among the top suppliers of specialized spherical graphite to the EV and renewable energy industries and holds patents in areas including products, production methods, machinery design, and environmental protection.

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The JV – “Graphex Michigan I” – will bring Graphex’s deep industry experience in graphite processing to support the growing demand for the critical mineral in the U.S. market

ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited (collectively “Graphex”) (OTCQX: GRFXY | HKSE: 6128) and a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite, which is used for electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, has finalized a joint venture with Emerald Energy Solutions, LLC (“EES”), following through on the previously announced MOU with EES to construct the future site of a new 150,000 square-foot graphite processing facility in Warren, Michigan.

EES, whose affiliated entity owns and operates the 27-acre industrial Emerald Business Park, will be responsible for acquisition, designs, permitting and regulatory approvals, construction, inspections, mechanical operation of the facility, as well as administrative corporate support for the joint venture. EES is comprised of local Michigan professionals experienced in handling all aspects of the development of state-of-the-art industrial and manufacturing facilities in the Detroit metropolitan area– from design and construction to regulatory and legal compliance, financial affairs, and supply sourcing. EES is continuing to redevelop Emerald Business Park to become a hub for innovation and business. Its team rehabilitated and built the industrial facility from dilapidated empty shells into first-class manufacturing and processing facilities.

With the global proliferation of EVs over the next decade, processing capacity for critical minerals such as graphite will need to accelerate to meet growing demand. The JV formation enables Graphex to bring its industry expertise and technology to produce high quality anode material at full commercial scale. The joint venture formation follows recent news of the White House’s latest plan to invoke the Defense Production Act to support the production of critical minerals, including graphite, in efforts to secure a localized supply chain.

The City of Warren was a strategic choice for the site selection of the plant due to its industrial character and proximity to auto manufacturers, which has received strong support from local officials. In his annual speech on the state of the city, Mayor James Fouts recently acknowledged Graphex and the intended investment in Warren, saying “..companies that maintain batteries for electric vehicles are moving to Warren so that one day we can sever ties with fossil fuels. Graphex chose Warren over all other cities for its first headquarters in the United States.” The new graphite processing facility will bring new modern technologies for the electric vehicle industry and continue to establish Warren as a leader in the next generation of automotive manufacturing.

“The formation of Graphex Michigan I is a key next step in bringing critical mineral supply chains into the U.S. and a strategic milestone in our global expansion and diversification roadmap. The influx of technology and jobs will positively affect the local community and the overall EV industry by providing the benefits of localized graphite supply, by mitigating external geopolitical risks, and by developing next-gen processing and materials here in the U.S.,” said John DeMaio, CEO of Graphex Technologies and President of the Graphene Division of Graphex. “It is equally exciting to be part of the on-shoring of EV technology and supply chain not only into the U.S., but specifically to engage with the city, county, state, and Federal agencies to contribute to the revitalization of the Warren area, which had previously experienced an exodus of automotive manufacturing.”

“As native Michiganders, the EES team has deep-rooted connections to the local communities and numerous strong relationships within the automotive industry and we welcome the opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of the industry and the area,” said David Halabu, Managing Director of EES. “Our straight-forward approach to project execution, coupled with local regulatory knowledge and experience, will ensure Graphex Michigan I is well positioned to enter the market and make an immediate positive impact to the industry and the community.”

The $75 million Warren plant constructed by Graphex and EES will operate 24 hours a day, and at full capacity, bringing about 125 new jobs to the area, ranging from production workers to mechanical, supervisory, and management roles. The plant is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2023.

To learn more about Graphex, please visit www.graphexgroup.com

To learn more about EES, please visit www.emeraldenergysolutions.com

​​About Graphex Group
Graphex Group Limited is a Cayman Island company with principal and administrative offices in Hong Kong and subsidiary office in Royal Oak, MI. Graphex is a global leader in the industry focused on the development of technologies and products for the enhancement of renewable energy, particularly the enrichment of spherical graphite and graphene, key components for Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and other use cases. Proficient in commercial deep processing of graphite, Graphex is currently producing over 10,000 metric tons of spherical graphite annually. With a strategy to expand its global operations to support energy transition and electrification efforts worldwide, Graphex Group is currently among the top suppliers of specialized spherical graphite to the EV and renewable energy industries and holds patents in areas including products, production methods, machinery design, and environmental protection.

About Emerald Energy Solutions
Emerald Energy Solutions LLC has its principal offices in Royal Oak, MI and is experienced in all aspects of site assessment and selection, inspections, acquisitions, regulatory approval, supply sourcing, legal and financial affairs for the design and construction of first-class manufacturing and processing facilities in the Detroit metropolitan area as well as other states. Its affiliated entity currently operates a 27-acre industrial park in Warren, MI featuring a 15-megawatt power substation and 400,000 rentable square feet. The complex was recently renovated into several manufacturing and first-class processing facilities.

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The strategic partnership will pursue upstream and downstream opportunities to supply critical graphite anode materials to the global EV industry through streamlined, localized supply chains

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited (collectively “Graphex”) (NYSE American: GRFX | HKSE: 6128) and a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite for use in lithium-ion (Li-ion) power batteries, announced today that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with ReCharge Global Corp. (“ReCharge”), an innovative team providing key feedstock and critical minerals for the production of electric vehicle (EV) Li-ion power batteries to the global EV industry.

ReCharge was founded by the team that developed one of the first Li-ion battery recycling technologies for North American OEM’s which has since become a leader in the industry. Through experience within the Li-ion battery supply chain, ReCharge has developed relationships with government and industry for distribution of key materials from industrial processors and mines, to provide OEMs and battery makers with a high-quality, high-volume and stable supply of materials needed for production of Li-ion batteries.

Graphex has extensive commercial experience producing battery grade purified spherical graphite to the power battery market, currently at a volume of 10,000 metric tons per annum (tpa) with intentions to expand production to 40,000 tpa over the next three years. The intent of the MOU is to evaluate joint venture opportunities (JV’s) to strategically locate, construct, and operate mid-stream graphite processing facilities throughout the world to support the global electrification of mobility. Whether near graphite mining resources or locations close to point-of-use – namely battery gigafactories and EV OEMs in the US and Europe. Graphex and ReCharge will leverage shared expertise in technology, design, financing, equipment sourcing, and plant operations along with established upstream and downstream relationships with key stakeholders and companies in the automotive and battery industries to provide end-to-end stable supply of battery grade anode material for EVs.

An initial focus of the collaboration will be the graphite opportunity in Australia where critical mineral mining and processing momentum is accelerating quickly. ReCharge and its affiliated companies in Australia have secured properties and/or rights to properties across the country, including first right of refusal on several projects that have the potential to produce flake graphite concentrate within 18-24 months of a quality and quantity sufficient to sustain operations of mid-stream graphite processing facilities for at least 10 years. ReCharge’s relationships with state and local governments and experience in constructing and operating production facilities in the EV supply chain, coupled with Graphex’s mid-stream production experience in the transformation of graphite into battery anode material is an ideal combination to quickly ramp up stable end-to-end supply of battery grade graphite to the EV industry for years to come.

“With this collaboration, Graphex seeks to aggregate and leverage the unique professional talents, experience bases, financial resources, and industry relationships of both organizations to accelerate our strategy to secure upstream raw material sources and to continue expanding our global footprint of mid-stream production facilities,’ said John DeMaio, CEO of Graphex Technologies. “With the EV industry engaged in the truly herculean task of electrifying mobility worldwide while simultaneously building out end-to-end domestic manufacturing capabilities, the best companies to effect this transformation quickly are those with proven experience and the willingness to innovate. Graphex has that “ability with agility” and the ReCharge collaboration will give us a wider reach.”

“Together, we can provide the mine-to-battery stability and localization of supply that is needed to meet the soaring demand for the batteries that will power the electric future of transportation.” Said David Batstone, founder and Managing Director of ReCharge. “Partnering with Graphex will be a force multiplier in this effort. Raw material sources seek to participate in the mid-stream value creation and end-users seek stability of supply  – Graphex/ReCharge are uniquely capable to deliver on both fronts.”

Under the JV, the two companies will first pursue mid-stream production capabilities near graphite sources in Australia. Beyond Australia, Graphex and ReCharge are exploring several additional upstream and downstream opportunities in North America and Europe to fill the enormous – and growing – gap between demand for localized supply of natural graphite anode material and the current supply chain shortcomings to meet it.

This progress in diversification and expansion follows Graphex’s recent raw material sourcing announcements around the world, including the US, Brazil, and Tanzania as well as active pursuits of additional resources in Canada, Africa, Australia, and Europe. Expanding the array of upstream resources dovetails with Graphex’s progress on a new mid-stream graphite processing facility being developed in Warren, Michigan. This scaled production and global expansion comes amidst a recent push from the USA Federal Government to stabilize American EV and battery manufacturing supply chains. As mentioned recently in the New York Times, Graphex’s stateside production and global sourcing signifies a shift in the green tech industry to extricate itself from areas of sovereign risk.

“We are proud to take the next step in globalizing our upstream and mid-stream footprint in collaboration with the industry experts at ReCharge,” added DeMaio.

About Graphex
Graphex Technologies is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited, a Cayman Island company with principal and administrative offices in Hong Kong and U.S. subsidiary office in Royal Oak, MI. Graphex is focused on the development of technologies and products to enhance renewable energy, particularly the enrichment of spherical graphite and graphene, key components for EV batteries and lithium-ion batteries for other use cases. Proficient in the commercial deep processing of graphite, Graphex has extensive commercial experience producing battery grade purified spherical graphite to the power battery market, currently at a volume of 10,000 metric tons per annum (tpa) with intentions to expand production to 40,000 tpa over the next three years. With a strategy to expand its global operations to support energy transition and electrification efforts worldwide, Graphex is currently among the top suppliers of specialized spherical graphite to the EV and renewable energy industries and holds patents in areas including products, production methods, machinery design, and environmental protection.

About ReCharge
ReCharge Global Corp. provides key feedstock and minerals to European battery makers for the production of electric vehicle Lithium-Ion power batteries. We distribute materials used to form the anode, cathode and for the electrolyte.  ReCharge Global was founded by the team who developed Lithium-Ion battery recycling technology for North American OEM’s, which has become one of the leaders in the industry. With the accelerated adoption of EV’s, and with almost unprecedented global government support, we identified the importance of a stable, secure mineral and key material supply for the developing battery industry. Leveraging our experience within the Lithium-Ion battery supply chain, we have developed relationships for distribution of key materials from industrial processors and mines, to provide our OEM and battery maker clients with a high-quality, high-volume and stable supply of materials needed for production of Lithium-Ion batteries

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