October 23, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario: Volt Carbon Technologies presented their revolutionary graphite-to-graphene technology to The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade at the Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) Innovate 2025 event.

DAIR Innovate 2025 brought together over 300 attendees from industry, academia, research, government and associations to advance aerospace collaboration and innovation across Canada.

Key Achievement: Volt Carbon selected as recipient of the DAIR Green Fund for project "Development of High-Performance Carbon Materials for Aerospace Industries"

Market Projections (Verified by Multiple Research Firms):

ZERO CONVERTIBLE DEBT

ALL FINANCING THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

Why This Matters: No toxic convertible debt means no death spiral dilution. No predatory lenders dumping shares into the market. Every dollar raised comes from sophisticated investors who WANT to own the company long-term, not toxic financiers looking to flip for quick profits.

U.S. Patent No. 12,172,192 (ISSUED - December 2024)

Original air classifier patent covering core technology

Protects the fundamental process of using aerodynamics to separate and purify graphite flakes without water or chemicals. This is the foundational IP that makes everything else possible.

U.S. Patent Application No. 18/782,462 (NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - October 2025)

Continuation patent expanding protection to advanced applications

Covers additional aspects and claims for graphite processing and advanced material applications including graphene production and aerospace composites. Notice of Allowance means USPTO has determined it meets all patentability requirements - just waiting for issue fees to be paid for final patent grant.

Canadian Patent (ISSUED)

Protects the air classifier technology in Canada - critical for North American graphite supply chain security and domestic production.

Additional Patents: Metal-Organic Framework Electrolyte

New U.S. and Canadian patents for proprietary lithium-metal battery electrolyte technology. This is separate IP protecting their battery innovations that enable -80°C operation and high energy density.

Proven Results from Berkwood Graphite:

• 98% Purity Achieved: Independently verified by third-party laboratory (Base Metallurgist Laboratories Ltd.)
• 97% Total Carbon: From initial 14.6% yield of graphite flakes per kilogram of feedstock
• University Validated: University of Waterloo Chemical Engineering Department confirmed 5-layer reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets
• 16.5 Micron Sheets: Five-layer rGO sheets measuring up to ~16.5 microns wide via Transmission Electron Microscopy
• 40-60% Stronger: Mechanical testing showed 40-60% improvement in mechanical properties when incorporated into aerospace epoxy composites
• High-End Performance: Results at the top end of improvements reported in scientific literature for graphene-reinforced epoxy systems

How It Works:

The air classifier uses aerodynamics and controlled air flow to separate graphite flakes from ore based on particle size and density. Think of it like an ultra-precise wind tunnel that sorts particles without any water or chemicals.

• Input: Crushed graphitic rock from Ontario/Quebec deposits (natural graphite content 21-45%)
• Process: Proprietary air flow separates light gangue minerals from heavy graphite flakes
• Output: 95-98% purity graphite, ready for battery anodes or graphene production
• Scale: Over 500 process trials completed on 4 tonnes of graphitic rock
• Inventory: 50kg of purified large-flake graphite in storage ready for customer trials

Why This Changes Everything:

Mobile Deployment - The Game Changer:

Volt has packaged the air classifier into mobile, containerized units that can be deployed directly at mine sites. This is revolutionary:

• Eliminate transportation costs - Process ore where it's mined, ship only purified graphite
• Reduce environmental impact - No shipping raw ore across continents, no fixed plant footprint
• Faster deployment - Set up processing in weeks, not years of plant construction
• Scalable - Add more containers as production increases, like adding Lego blocks
• Partnership Model - Can deploy at any mine site worldwide, licensing technology

Current Status: Two bench-model units fabricated. Second unit completed and ready for sea container installation. 40 tonnes of graphite-bearing material stockpiled for processing.

Partnership with First Canadian Graphite:

Processing agreement using graphite from the Berkwood deposit in Quebec. This is the SAME graphite that produced the University of Waterloo verified 40-60% strength improvements. High-grade deposit with 21-45% natural graphite content.

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) / Li-Metal Batteries:

• 1,100+ charge-discharge cycles with 80% capacity retention (testing ongoing - going higher)
• High energy density while eliminating expensive nickel and cobalt
• Cost-effective alternative to NMC batteries for EVs and grid storage
• Manufactured in-house at Guelph facility using proprietary electrolyte
• Using graphite anodes produced from Volt's own purified material

High-Nickel NMC811 / Lithium-Metal Batteries:

• 400 Wh/kg energy density - Among the highest in the industry
• 800 cycles with 80% capacity retention at this ultra-high energy density
• Critical for aerospace, defense, and premium EV applications
• Uses proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) electrolyte (patents issued)
• High-entropy electrolyte design enables extreme performance

Extreme Low Temperature Performance - THE GAME CHANGER:

Functional to -80 degrees C (-112 degrees F) - This is a MASSIVE breakthrough

• Tesla batteries: Only functional to -40°C (-40°F)
• Most Li-ion batteries: Fail or severely degrade below -20°C
• Volt's batteries: Maintain functionality at -80°C using proprietary high-entropy electrolyte design
• Validation: -70°C environmental chamber in-house for continuous testing

This -80°C capability opens markets that NO OTHER battery manufacturer can address. It's not just an improvement - it's creating entirely NEW market opportunities.

State-of-the-Art Testing & Production Capabilities:

• Testing capacity: 160 coin cells + 168 pouch cells simultaneously
• -70°C environmental chamber for aerospace and defense testing
• Full characterization equipment including Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) up to 1100°C
• In-house anode production using their own purified graphite from air classifier
• 10,000 sq ft facility in Guelph - consolidated July 2025 for efficiency
• Complete vertical integration from graphite ore to finished battery

Partnership with Charge CCCV (C4V):

Collaborating on "Green Anode" fabrication using Volt's purified graphite. C4V is a leading battery technology company backed by major investors. This partnership validates the commercial-grade quality of Volt's graphite for high-performance battery production.

Ontario - Manitouwadge Area Flake Graphite Project

• 128 mining claim cells covering 2,662 hectares (6,577 acres)
• Registered through Ontario Mining Lands Administration System
• Located north of Manitouwadge, Ontario - excellent infrastructure access via Highway 614
• Historical records show flake graphite occurrences in metamorphic rocks
• 100% owned by Volt Carbon Technologies

Quebec - Berkwood Graphite Project (THE PROVEN ASSET)

• Processing agreement with First Canadian Graphite for the Berkwood deposit
• Located in Manicouagan Regional County - 3 hours from Baie-Comeau port facilities
• THIS IS THE GRAPHITE THAT PRODUCED:
  • 98% purity (third-party verified)
  • 40-60% stronger graphene (University of Waterloo verified)
  • 5-layer rGO sheets up to 16.5 microns
• High-grade deposit: 21-45% natural graphite content upon extraction
• Located 8km from Nouveau Monde Graphite's deposit (valued at $3.5B NPV)
• Easy access via major secondary roads - infrastructure already in place

British Columbia - Multiple Molybdenum Properties

• Mount Copeland: Molybdenum and rare earth element property
• Redbird: Molybdenum, copper, and rhenium property
• Historic properties with known mineralization from previous exploration
• Strategic diversification into other critical battery and technology metals
• Molybdenum used in steel alloys, electronics, and as catalyst in petroleum refining

The Complete Vertical Integration Strategy:

Complete control from mine to market = Maximum value capture at every step

About DAIR (Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research):

• Located at Downsview Park, Toronto - site of 100+ years of Canadian aerospace excellence
• Consortium bringing together industry, academia, research organizations, and government
• Facilitates aerospace collaboration and fosters R&D partnerships
• Leverages collaboration to enable technologies for greener aviation
• DAIR Innovate 2025 event: 300+ attendees from across Canadian aerospace sector

Why Aerospace is Crucial for Volt:

Graphene-enhanced composites can revolutionize aerospace manufacturing:

• Weight Reduction: Graphene composites enable lighter aircraft structures
• Fuel Efficiency: Every kg of weight saved = significant fuel cost reduction over aircraft lifetime
• Strength: 40-60% mechanical property improvement means stronger, more durable components
• Performance: Traditional carbon fiber composites suffer from brittleness - graphene-reinforced matrix solves this
• Next-Gen Design: Enables aircraft designs not possible with current materials

The DAIR Green Fund Selection:

Volt Carbon selected for "Development of High-Performance Carbon Materials for Aerospace Industries"

• Government Backing: Financial support for aerospace materials development
• Industry Validation: DAIR selection process includes industry experts and academics
• Market Access: Direct connection to aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
• Credibility: Third-party validation of technology's commercial potential

✓ Proven Leadership: CEO V-Bond Lee with 30+ years at GE, Magna, UTC Aerospace. Professional Engineer. Serial innovator across automotive, aerospace & energy.

✓ Bulletproof IP: 2 USPTO patents (1 issued, 1 Notice of Allowance), Canadian patent, additional battery patents. Technology cannot be easily replicated.

✓ University Validated: University of Waterloo independently verified 40-60% performance improvements - this isn't marketing hype, it's peer-reviewed science.

✓ Government Recognition: Presented to Ontario Minister. Selected for DAIR Green Fund. Technology aligns with $1B U.S. DOE critical minerals initiative.

✓ Real Operations: 10,000 sq ft facility. 500+ trials completed. 50kg purified graphite ready. 40 tonnes stockpiled. Mobile units fabricated.

✓ Dual Revenue Potential:
(1) License clean graphite processing globally (could become THE standard)
(2) Commercialize 400 Wh/kg batteries with -80°C capability (no competitor can match this)

✓ Clean Capital Structure: ZERO convertible debt. All financing through private placements. No death spiral dilution risk.

✓ Perfect Timing: China export restrictions + Western environmental regulations + $1B U.S. government support = Volt's technology needed NOW.

The Risk/Reward Setup:

Current Market Cap: $4 Million
Market Opportunity: $1-2 TRILLION (converging graphite, graphene, composites markets)
Even capturing 0.1% of this market: $1-2 BILLION valuation
Potential upside from current levels: 250-500x

Obviously this is speculative and depends on successful commercialization, but the pieces are in place: patents, validation, government support, proven technology, experienced management.