Focus Graphite Extends Lac Tetepisca Mineralized Strike to 8 KM Following 2022 Drill Program Results
Focus Graphite Reports Final 2022 Drill Results from Lac Tetepisca
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0), a developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits, announced the final assay results from its 2022 exploration and definition drilling program at the Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project. The announcement, made on December 18, 2025, confirmed a major extension of the mineralized zone, positioning the project for a resource update.
The most material data point from the final results is the extension of the mineralized strike length on the West Limb to 8 kilometers. This significant finding was derived from the remaining twenty-two (22) drill holes on the West Limb, supplemented by complementary data from six (6) previously disclosed holes in the Southwest extension of the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor (MOGC) flake graphite deposit.
West Limb Extension Drives Resource Update Potential
The 2022 drilling campaign was designed to both define existing resources and explore extensions of the known graphite mineralization at the 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca site. The success in extending the mineralized strike to 8 km on the West Limb is a crucial step for the company, as it directly impacts the scale and economic viability of the project.
- The program included exploration and definition drilling across the project area.
- Final results focused on the remaining 22 drill holes on the West Limb.
- The results confirm the continuity of the MOGC flake graphite deposit.
The confirmation of an 8 km mineralized strike length is expected to be the primary catalyst for the next phase of development. The company stated that these results position the Lac Tetepisca project for a forthcoming Mineral Resource Update.
Implications for Graphite Market and Metallurgical Advancement
Graphite is a critical material in the production of lithium-ion batteries, a sector experiencing rapid growth driven by the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The successful expansion of a high-grade flake graphite deposit like Lac Tetepisca is strategically important for securing North American supply chains for battery materials.
The results not only support a resource update but also facilitate the Next-Phase Metallurgical Advancement. Detailed metallurgical testing is essential to determine the quality and recoverability of the graphite flakes, which dictates their suitability for high-value applications, particularly in anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
The company, which also focuses on next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, views the Lac Tetepisca project as central to its strategy. The increased scale suggested by the 8 km strike length enhances the project's profile among potential strategic partners and investors interested in the critical minerals sector.
The disclosure of these final assay results provides a comprehensive view of the 2022 drilling efforts, setting the stage for Focus Graphite to transition from advanced exploration to resource definition and project development planning in the near term.
