Mason Graphite Communicates Progress of its Graphene Partner NanoXplore Inc.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sep 11, 2017) - Mason Graphite Inc. ("Mason Graphite" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LLG)(OTCQX:MGPHF) is pleased to report that NanoXplore Inc. ("NanoXplore") is now a public company and its shares began trading on the TSX Venture on September 8th, 2017 under the symbol "GRA".
NanoXplore became a public company following a Reverse Take-Over ("RTO") transaction with Graniz Mondal Inc. and the concurrent closing of a $9,697,082 equity financing with various institutions, which was done at a price per share of $0.45, giving NanoXplore an initial market capitalization of $36,332,260. Following this financing, Mason Graphite's ownership stands at 25% of NanoXplore.
Management of Mason Graphite sees definite potential for growth in NanoXplore and a lot of synergies in the partnership in place. Mason Graphite is the sole supplier of graphite to NanoXplore and is also a sales, marketing and distribution agent. Furthermore, both companies are working closely together based on a Laboratory Service Agreement and an exclusive License Agreement for certain processes which were established in 2015.
About NanoXplore Inc.
NanoXplore is a graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high volume graphene powder for use in industrial markets as well as standard and custom graphene enhanced thermoplastic products to many customers in transportation, packaging, electronics and other industrial sectors. For more information, visit www.nanoxplore.ca.
About Mason Graphite and the Lac Guéret Project
Mason Graphite is a Canadian mining and processing company focused on the development of its 100% owned Lac Guéret natural graphite deposit located in northeastern Québec. The Company is led by a highly experienced team that has over five decades of experience in graphite production, sales, and research and development. For more information, visit www.masongraphite.com.
Mason Graphite Inc. On Behalf of the Board
"Benoît Gascon, CPA, CA", President & Chief Executive Officer
Cautionary Statements
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Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Contact
For more Information:
Simon Marcotte
CFA, Vice-President Corporate Development
+1 (647) 801-7273
info@masongraphite.com
For more information relating to local communities:
Luc Veilleux
CPA, CA, Executive Vice-President and CFO
+1 (514) 289-3582
info@masongraphite.com
