Talga Tests Vittangi Graphite in Lithium-ion Battery Anodes

Talga Resources Ltd. (ASX:TLG) announced the results of initial lithium-ion battery testwork using anode graphite sourced from its Sweden-based Vittangi project.
Highlights include:

• Independent testwork on Talga’s Swedish ore successfully eliminates five processing steps in refining natural graphite for use in anode of Li-ion batteries
• Delivers Talga commercial grade energy capacity in Li-ion battery anode test without need for milling, purification, shaping (spheronisation) or coating
• Highlights potential for Vittangi graphite deposit to lower costs and environmental impact of current Li-ion battery production chain
• Demonstrates advantage of Vittangi graphite ore in making multiple high value products (alongside graphene) as part of Talga’s advanced technology materials strategy
• Creates opportunity to solve today’s battery cost challenges. Access to emerging battery market remains via graphene opportunities
• Sample supply agreements already in progress with international battery manufacturers, suppliers and automotive OEM’s
• Further tests on Vittangi ore underway which include graphene and graphene-silicon composite anodes

Mark Thompson, managing director at Talga, commented:

These results are significant because charge capacity results matched, and for a period, surpassed those from batteries reliant on industry standard spherical graphite anodes. The difference being that Talga’s sample came in a relatively raw natural state and did not require energy hungry milling and toxic refining steps. Aside from operational cost reductions without micronizing and spheronising, any opportunity to avoid significant capital outlay on complicated spherical graphite plant and equipment is a huge bonus.
These results highlight the benefit of owning 100% of a very special resource that affords a truly new opportunity in the fast growing lithium-ion battery market.

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