Graphano Energy Ltd hsas announced the completion of the current phase of exploration on the Black Pearl graphite property in Québec, Canada. The programme has successfully advanced Black Pearl to drill-ready status and expanded its size potential. Current interpretations indicate a folded trend approximately 1.2 kilometres in length, containing multiple graphite related conductive zones over surface widths of up to 300 metres. The mineralised trend remains open to the north. Graphano’s next step will be to conduct additional ground geophysical surveys to further delineate the potential of this significant discovery prior to first-phase drilling.
The Black Pearl discovery was made by Graphano in 2024 through basic prospecting methods. Channel sampling from the initial discovery returned significant grades and thicknesses of graphite mineralisation such as 15.1% Cg over 14 metres and 17.9% Cg over nine metres. The geologic setting of this previously unexplored area is similar to the major graphite deposits of the Lac des Iles region.
The current exploration program carried out by St-Pierre Exploration of Amos, Québec, consisted of line cutting, ground electromagnetic surveys (Max-Min II and VLF-EM), prospecting and mechanical stripping of bedrock. To date, approximately seven kilometres of line cutting and ground geophysics have been completed. Bedrock stripping during the current programme has uncovered high grade graphite zones, ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 metres in thickness, over an approximate strike length of 100 metres between L400N and L500N. Channel sampling results are currently pending for this mineralisation.
“We are very encouraged by the continued progress at Black Pearl,” Luisa Moreno, CEO of Graphano, stated. “Advancing the project to drill-ready status and identifying multiple conductive graphite zones confirms the strong potential of this discovery. Our team will now focus on further defining the mineralisation through geophysics and drilling. Black Pearl is shaping up to be a valuable asset in our growing portfolio and strengthens our strategy to become a key supplier of high-quality graphite for the electric energy transition and expansion.”
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