GreenRoc Strategic Materials (AIM:GROC) announced it has produced its first spheronised graphite at its pilot active anode material (AAM) plant and is preparing to mobilise Phase III drilling at the Amitsoq graphite project in Greenland.
The AIM‑quoted mine developer said several c.100kg batches have been run through the pilot plant and the first test batch returned a d50 of 14.8 micrometres against a 15.0 micrometre target and a tap density of 0.85 g/cm3 versus a 0.9 g/cm3 target, with milling optimisation ongoing ahead of a formal opening on 2 June.
"In parallel, our pilot anode plant is delivering encouraging early processing data and providing a solid foundation for the further optimisation of particle size distribution and grain shape in our flowsheet," CEO Stefan Bernstein said.
Up to 12 holes from four drill sites, totalling ca 2,200m with a deepest hole of ca 285m, are planned to upgrade the January 2023 Inferred Mineral Resource and to collect rock strength, stability and hydrogeology data for a Pre‑Feasibility Study planned to start by the end of 2026.
Drill rigs and equipment shipped by contractor MEDL are en route to Nanortalik and expected around mid‑June, GreenRoc staff will arrive on 19 June, drill crews between 23-26 June, a geotechnical team from SLR will join in July, Dr John Arthur will visit in late July, and selected core will be logged on site and sent to ALS in Ireland.
GreenRoc has joined the Critical Minerals Association (UK) and its management met EU officials at the EIT Raw Materials Summit, including a meeting between CEO Stefan Bernstein and EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen.
