January 21, 2013 - Calgary, Alberta - Graphite One Resources Inc. (TSX-V: GPH, OTCQX: GPHOF) ("Graphite One" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a National Instrument (NI) 43-101 Technical Report for its maiden inferred resource at the Graphite Creek Property in the mining friendly state of Alaska, USA. The resource for the Graphite Creek Property is based on the results from an 18 hole, 4,248 metre drilling program conducted in 2012.

“Based on the size of the inferred and potential resource, we believe this to be the largest reported flake graphite deposit in the world, and look to take an aggressive approach to advancing the project towards production in the near future” stated Anthony Huston, President of Graphite One. “We have designed a comprehensive exploration program for 2013 that includes drilling, environmental studies, permitting, metallurgy, engineering, reporting and community relations initiatives, all of which are necessary steps for bringing the deposit into production.”

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 |Graphite One Inferred Resource                                  |
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 |Cut-Off Grade|Tonnage  |Graphite % (Cg) by LECO|In Situ Graphite|
 |(% Cga) by   |(Million)|                       |(Metric Tonnes) |
 |LECO         |         |                       |                |
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 |2            |164.5    |4.61                   |7,583,450       |
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 |3b           |107.2    |5.78                   |6,196,160       |
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 |5            |54.98    |7.66                   |4,211,468       |
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 |7            |25.44    |9.69                   |2,465,136       |
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 |10           |7.8      |13.49                  |1,052,220       |
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a:Cg – Graphitic Carbon – b: 3% Cut-Off Grade being the base case in the NI 43-101 Technical Report.

"We are excited by the results of this independent National Instrument 43-101 inferred resource estimate, which represents a major milestone for the Company and provides a solid base for further developing Graphite Creek. We believe that the Property’s considerable percentage of high grade large flake graphite, the envisioned low waste to ore strip ratio, readily accessible infrastructure, and prime location in a mining friendly jurisdiction make Graphite Creek a compelling development project” continued Mr. Huston. “From a management perspective, the economics of this sizeable resource provide a strong incentive to fast track this deposit into production, thereby delivering significant value for our shareholders.”

The Technical Report was prepared by SGS Canada Inc., and APEX Geoscience Ltd., following the guidelines of the Canadian Securities Administrations National Instrument 43-101 and Form 43-101F1. The report titled “TECHNICAL REPORT, MAIDEN INFERRED RESOURCE ESTIMATE OF THE GRAPHITE CREEK PROPERTY, ALASKA USA”, is filed on SEDAR and can be viewed on the SEDAR website, www.sedar.com, and Graphite One’s website, www.graphiteoneresources.com.

The deposit remains open along strike to both the east and west, and down dip. The drilling program and inferred resource confirm that near surface graphite mineralization exists in an area that is now over 2.2 kilometres in length. The deposit exists along the north dip slope of the Kigluaik Mountains and the graphite bearing rocks along North 61 degrees dip at approximately 60 degrees to the north with good continuity between drill holes. The graphitic mineralization is outcropping on the hill side with a very low waste to ore ratio envisaged, considering an open cut surface mining operation.

The mineral resources were estimated using analytical data from 17 of 18 recent surface drill holes for which 3,913 samples were assayed for Graphitic Carbon (Cg) using the LECO analytical method (composite to 2 m). Drill holes were spaced up to 320 metres apart initially with some infill drilling at 50 metre spacing. Interpretation and modeling of five 3D wireframe envelopes were completed to outline the mineralized graphitic horizons. A block model of 5 m (E-W) by 2 m (N-S) by 5 m (vertical) was interpolated using inverse square of the distance using a maximum of 6 composites to estimate each block within the mineralized envelope(s). The specific gravity (S.G.) was fixed to 2.7 kg/m3 and is based on core measurements. The base case cut-off grade of 3% Cg is based on a conservative approach with 80% recovery for a 95% Graphite concentrate and an average selling price of $1,200/tonne.

The independent QP (Mr. Duplessis, Eng.) took in situ samples and confirmed extremely high grade near surface graphite-bearing rocks with analyses ranging from 5.09% to 62.20% Cg. These control samples were analyzed at SGS Lakefield.

Graphite One has its own core logging and sample preparation laboratory/ facility in Nome, Alaska. The sample preparation laboratory was installed, and is being managed by Activation Laboratories Inc., Ancaster, Ontario (“Actlabs”). This ensures Graphite One maintains the highest level of QA/QC and ensures timely receipt of analytical results.

Additional Mineral Potential at Graphite Creek (Western Extension):

As demonstrated by the step out drill hole (12GCH008), which is 2.2 km west of the inferred resource area (see press release dated October 2, 2012); significant upside potential exists for the resource to increase as the deposit remains open at depth and along strike.

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 |Graphite One Potential Resource*                        |
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 |                 |Tonnage   |Graphite %|In situ Graphite|
 |                 |(Million) |(Cg) by   |(Metric Tonnes) |
 |                 |          |LECO      |                |
 |--------------------------------------------------------|
 |Western Extension|235 to 492|4.2 to 7.9|9,870,000 to    |
 |                 |          |          |38,868,000      |
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*The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature as there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

The approximate tonnages and grades have been determined by taking the results from drill hole 12GCH008 (52m of 6.02% Cg) plus or minus 30 per cent grade and considering the strike extent from the existing inferred resource considering that airborne geophysics, surface mapping and sampling has shown continuity of the mineralized rocks on surface, at depth and along strike.

About Graphite Creek

The Graphite Creek Property comprises 129 claims totaling 6,799 hectares on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska, 65 kilometres north of Nome. Mineralization at the Graphite Creek Property is characterized by coarse crystalline (large flake) graphite (greater than 80 mesh) within graphite-bearing schist(s). Graphite mineralization is exposed at surface. The large flake graphite occurs as disseminations and high grade segregations and lenses in distinctive sillimanite-garnet-quartz-biotite schist(s) and/or quartz-biotite schist(s). The host schist(s) is continuous over 18 kilometres of strike length, based on mapping, sampling and airborne geophysics.

Graphite One uses Actlabs, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analytical laboratory. The technique used for determining graphitic carbon is by LECO, whereby the pulp is either digested with hydrochloric and perchloric acids, or subjected to a multistage furnace treatment to remove all forms of carbon with the exception of graphitic carbon.

Graphite One Resources is committed to a regimented QA/QC program including utilizing standards, blanks and duplicates as per normal industry standards.

About Graphite One Resources Inc.

GRAPHITE ONE RESOURCES INC. (TSX-V: GPH, OTCQX: GPHOF) is a mineral exploration company with extensive experience in the state of Alaska and a business strategy to identify, acquire, and explore high potential projects ready for rapid advancement. The Graphite Creek Property on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska fits with the Graphite One business strategy offering significant potential for the discovery and development of a large flake, graphite deposit exposed at surface. Graphite One has an option to earn a 100% interest in the Graphite Creek Property.

The information in this release related to the Technical Report has been approved by Claude Duplessis, Eng., of SGS Canada Inc., and by D. Roy Eccles, M. Sc., P.Geol., and Steven Nicholls, BA.Sc., MAIG, both of APEX Geoscience Ltd. whom are independent Qualified Persons as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Dean Besserer, P.Geol., Vice President of Exploration for the Company and a “Qualified Person” under NI 43-101, is responsible for and has reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(signed)
"Anthony Huston”

For more information on Graphite One Resources Inc. please visit the Company’s website, www.GraphiteOneResources.com or contact:

Anthony Huston
President & Director
Tel: (604) 697-2862
Email: AnthonyH@GraphiteOneResources.com

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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts that address access to capital, regulatory approvals, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition, changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

The mineral resource estimates reported in this press release were prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), as required by Canadian securities regulatory authorities. For United States reporting purposes, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applies different standards in the classification of mineralization. In particular, while the terms “measured,” “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources are required pursuant to NI 43-101, the SEC does not recognize such terms. Canadian standards differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories constitute or will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, “inferred” mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities laws, issuers must not make any disclosure of results of an economic analysis that includes inferred mineral resources, except in rare cases.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 10, 2013) - Standard Graphite Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SGH)(OTCQX:DARDF) (the "Company") is pleased to report the results from the expansion drilling performed during the summer 2012 diamond drilling program on its Mousseau East Deposit. The expansion drilling aimed primarily at tracing the historical mineralization towards the southwest along a well-defined conductor.

The expansion drilling marked the second phase of the program completed following the validation drilling for which results were announced earlier (see press release 21 November 2012) and are highlighted below:

Validation drilling results include:

• M12-01: 52.9m of 7.5% Cg
  Including 22.9m of 12.9% Cg
• M12-03: 18.9m of 9.7% Cg
• M12-04: 29.9m of 8.3% Cg
• M12-06: 24.6m of 10.6% Cg
• M12-07: 15.5m of 11.2% Cg
• M12-10: 15.3m of 11.6% Cg

M12-01 was implanted in a previously undrilled section directly south of the Main zone and confirmed that the mineralization extends beyond the historical resource. The expansion drill holes were emplaced towards the southwest from M12-01 along the trace of the EM conductor outlined by an airborne EM survey flown in the summer 2012. Drilling further confirmed the continuity of the graphitic horizon along the entire conductor. A series of widely spaced diamond drill holes successfully traced the extension of the graphite-bearing horizon to the western edge of the property for an approximate 500m of additional strike length. A compilation of composite assays from the core produced the following results.

Expansion Drilling Results

The results obtained appear highly promising and will require additional drilling along the wider and richer intercepts to define some potential additional resources. The company is currently preparing this additional phase of diamond drilling.

During the expansion phase of the program, some 10 widely spaced holes were drilled to cover a well-defined EM target. The expansion drilling was planned in consultation with MRB & Associates who was responsible for the supervision of the drilling operations, the logging and sampling of the core. Sampling including the addition standardized reference material and blanks according to a strict QA/QC protocol was carried out in their Val-d'Or facility and half split core samples were shipped to Act Labs of Ancaster, Ontario for graphitic carbon assaying.

To view a map of the results please click here:

http://www.standardgraphite.com/i/pdf/w-mousseau.pdf

Chris Bogart, President and CEO, explains: "Expansion drilling confirmed that there is still room for additional resources on Mousseau East. These results are also evidence that every conductor on the property will need to be systematically explored to fully characterize the potential of the project." The Mousseau East Property was acquired by Standard Graphite in April of 2012 (see press release April 24, 2012) and is located some 40 kilometres northeast of the town of Mont-Laurier in northwestern Québec and within 50 kilometres of Timcal Canada Inc.'s producing Lac-des-Îles Graphite Mine, which is currently the larger of the two producing mines in North America.

Antoine Fournier, P.Geo., manages Standard's exploration and development programs and is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He supervised the preparation of the technical information in this release.

About Standard Graphite

Standard Graphite Corp is focused exclusively on the exploration and development of a large portfolio of flake graphite properties in Canada. The company is rapidly positioning itself as North America's premier pure-play graphite exploration company and it controls 100% interest in 13 highly prospective graphite properties within known graphite districts in both Quebec and Ontario. An aggressive 2012 exploration strategy has commenced and will be implemented by a geologic team with the pedigree of a previous world-class graphite discovery.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Chris Bogart, President & CEO

Cautionary Statement:

The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Standard Graphite Corp. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerned with future performance are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Standard Graphite Corp.'s filings with the appropriate securities commissions.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Jan. 7, 2013) - Mr. Gary Economo, President and CEO, Focus Graphite Inc., (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Benoit Lafrance, P.Geo, Ph.D., as Vice-President, Exploration. Mr. Lafrance's appointment is effective immediately.

"Mr. Lafrance's addition to Focus Graphite's management, particularly his experience in mineral exploration as well as his strong academic background in metallogenic studies brings additional strength to our core management team to develop new projects and evaluate future domestic and international opportunities with a view to increasing shareholder value," Mr. Economo said.

Mr. Lafrance replaces Mr. Tony Brisson who resigned to pursue other interests.

Mr. Lafrance assumes his responsibilities with Focus Graphite after serving three years as scientific researcher for CONSOREM, an applied research group for mineral exploration. His previous experience includes four years with Cogitore Resources Inc. as senior geologist and five years with the Quebec Government geological survey.

Mr. Lafrance, a Chicoutimi, Québec-based geologist holds a Ph.D. degree in Mineral Resources Studies from the Université du Quebec à Chicoutimi.

About Focus Graphite

Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mid-tier junior mining development company, a technology solutions supplier and a business innovator. Focus is the owner of the Lac Knife graphite deposit located in the Côte-Nord region of northeastern Québec. The Lac Knife project hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and Indicated mineral resource of 4.972 Mt grading 15.7% carbon as crystalline graphite with an additional Inferred mineral resource of 3.000 Mt grading 15.6% crystalline graphite. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. On October 29^th, 2012 the Company released the results of a Preliminary Economic Analysis ("PEA") of the Lac Knife project which demonstrates that the project has robust economics and excellent potential to become a profitable producer of graphite. As a technology-oriented enterprise with a view to building long-term, sustainable shareholder value, Focus Graphite is also investing in the development of graphene applications and patents through Grafoid Inc.

Forward Looking Statements - Disclaimer

This news release may contain forward looking statements, being statements which are not historical facts, and discussions of future plans and objectives. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove accurate. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are in our documents filed from time to time with the TSX Venture Exchange and provincial securities regulators, most of which are available at www.sedar.com Focus Graphite disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update such statements.

Two of the drill holes successfully tested the extension of graphite mineralization to the north along electromagnetic conductor 'C'. This conductor, now with a strike length exceeding one-half of a kilometer, remains open to the north and south and at depth. Of the additional two drill holes, one tested electromagnetic conductor 'E' while the other, drilled on electromagnetic conductor 'A', was primarily for metallurgical testing and was adjacent to drill hole PB-12-02. The electromagnetic conductors were identified on the Plumbago area of the property during geophysical surveys in September, 2012 (click here to view a map).

Highlights of these assay results include:

-Drill hole PB-12-10 intersected 47.82 metres of graphitic carbon ("Cg") at various depths with grades ranging from 1.07% Cg to 4.24% Cg, including 13.12 metres at 4.24% Cg, 11 metres at 2.62% Cg, and 14 metres at 3.61% Cg;

-Drill Hole PB-12-11 intersected 29.96 metres of Cg at various depths with grades ranging from 1.18% Cg to 9.03% Cg, including 3.77 metres at 9.03% Cg, 4 metres at 3.94% Cg, 5.49 metres at 2.13% Cg and 5.76 metres at 2.52% Cg;

-Drill Hole PB-12-12 intersected 8.43 metres of Cg at various depths with grades ranging from 1.03% Cg to 2.42% Cg; and

-Drill Hole PB-12-13 intersected 82.24 metres of Cg at various depths with grades ranging from 1.08% Cg to 8.25% Cg, including 10.13 metres at 3.66% Cg, 2.96 metres at 3.91% Cg, 7.31 metres at 4.16% Cg, 1.62 metres at 8.25% Cg, 2.93 metres at 7.61% Cg, 5.62 metres at 3.4% Cg and 10.93 metres at 5.92% Cg.

To date, the Company's geophysical surveys and drill programs have focused exclusively on the Plumbago area of the property which includes only four of the thirty-two claims subject to the property option agreement. Surface samples taken from the Kelly, McLaren and Burke areas of the property returned graphite results up to 22% (see September 13, 2012 news release).

"The assay results from the first round of drilling have exceeded our expectations and illustrate the resource potential of the property. On their own, the results from the Plumbago area are highly encouraging. Electromagnetic conductor 'A' has been traced for 300 metres along strike while electromagnetic conductor 'C' has been traced for over one-half of a kilometre along strike. Both conductors remain open along strike and at depth. Our optimism is bolstered by the fact that the Plumbago area represents less than 13% of the claims under option while surface samples from other areas of the property show the potential for further high-grade graphite mineralization. Drilling continues on the Plumbago area and will further test the extensions of the previously identified electromagnetic conductors," said Afzaal Pirzada, Rock Tech's Vice President of Exploration and interim CEO.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

All core samples are logged and split by wet diamond saw with half sent to the lab for analysis and half stored securely on site. The core sample lengths typically average 1 metre but vary depending on geological boundaries. Additional QA/QC procedures include inserting blanks into the core sample stream at industry standard intervals with duplicate core samples taken at intervals of twenty. Core samples are prepped and analyzed by Acme Metallurgical Limited ("AcmeMet") in Vancouver, British Columbia. During analysis, the core samples are dried, pulverized, leached and roasted at 450? Celsius and 1200? Celsius with measured weights taken between double ignitions. AcmeMet also conducts duplicate and internal standard samples at intervals of ten as part of their QA/QC program.

For additional details, please see the table below:

        
        
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         |Hole ID |Depth From|Depth To|Width |Graphite|
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |Metres    |Metres  |Metres|%       |
         |--------------------------------------------|
         |PB-12-10|15.00     |20.80   |5.80  |2.93    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |24.00     |37.12   |13.12 |4.24    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |42.60     |53.60   |11.00 |2.62    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |57.00     |71.00   |14.00 |3.61    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |82.00     |83.90   |1.90  |1.24    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |100.00    |101.00  |1.00  |1.10    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |102.00    |103.00  |1.00  |1.07    |
         |--------------------------------------------|
         |PB-12-11|28.08     |33.77   |5.69  |1.92    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |46.13     |47.13   |1.00  |1.18    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |47.13     |50.90   |3.77  |9.03    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |52.90     |56.90   |4.00  |3.94    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |58.90     |64.39   |5.49  |2.13    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |70.00     |75.76   |5.76  |2.52    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |78.45     |82.70   |4.25  |1.52    |
         |--------------------------------------------|
         |PB-12-12|16.50     |17.50   |1.00  |1.19    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |19.50     |20.50   |1.00  |1.31    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |36.87     |37.87   |1.00  |1.06    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |89.00     |90.00   |1.00  |1.09    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |107.78    |108.70  |0.92  |1.24    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |120.50    |121.20  |0.70  |1.03    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |122.30    |124.15  |1.85  |2.42    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |125.04    |126.00  |0.96  |1.42    |
         |--------------------------------------------|
         |PB-12-13|5.30      |6.28    |0.98  |1.92    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |15.60     |17.44   |1.84  |1.40    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |21.67     |22.67   |1.00  |1.08    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |27.79     |33.84   |6.05  |1.77    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |42.31     |43.35   |1.04  |1.16    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |43.35     |53.48   |10.13 |3.66    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |54.08     |54.57   |0.49  |1.29    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |55.15     |58.11   |2.96  |3.91    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |61.40     |68.71   |7.31  |4.16    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |79.98     |83.15   |3.17  |1.44    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |84.20     |87.18   |2.98  |1.15    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |88.24     |88.98   |0.74  |1.24    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |90.60     |92.46   |1.86  |2.19    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |97.40     |99.45   |2.05  |1.46    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |103.54    |105.16  |1.62  |8.25    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |106.12    |109.05  |2.93  |7.61    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |109.05    |113.04  |3.99  |2.24    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |114.63    |119.73  |5.10  |2.96    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |120.38    |126.00  |5.62  |3.40    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |127.00    |129.63  |2.63  |2.78    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |131.02    |133.00  |1.98  |3.16    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |134.02    |135.00  |0.98  |2.21    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |171.19    |174.15  |2.96  |1.31    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |176.94    |177.84  |0.90  |2.84    |
         |        |-----------------------------------|
         |        |198.72    |209.65  |10.93 |5.92    |
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Note: The true thickness of the drill intersection may be less than the reported intervals

Drill hole PB-12-10 is located at 474873E, 5055668N (NAD 1983, Zone 18N) with azimuth 101.9? and dip -50?, drill hole PB-12-11 is located at location 474873E, 5055760N (NAD 1983, Zone 18N) with azimuth 101? and dip -50.3?, drill hole PB-12-12 is located at location 474782E, 5056711N (NAD 1983, Zone 18N) with azimuth 104? and dip -50?, drill hole PB-12-13 is located at location 475408E, 5056048N (NAD 1983, Zone 18N) with azimuth 104.8? and dip -45?.

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed by Afzaal Pirzada, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and interim CEO of the Company and a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

"Afzaal Pirzada"

OTTAWA — Northern Graphite Corp. said Monday it knows of no reason for a run on its stock that almost tripled the share price in late December.

The Ottawa-based mining company was trading for just 58 cents on Dec. 14 before the run-up took the price to $1.52 on Friday.

After its Monday assertion that it could offer no specific cause for the increase, shares fell to 98 cents in heavy trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange before recovering to $1.10 by early afternoon.

“Recent Chinese restrictions on new and existing graphite producers, positive comments by industry analysts and the year-end tax-loss selling may all have had some effect,” chief executive Gregory Bowes said in a statement.

Such swings are hardly unusual for junior resource companies, especially those in early stages. Northern Graphite was trading for as much as $3.42 in April 2012 before starting a steady slide.

The company wants to redevelop the Bissett Creek property near the Ottawa River west of Deep River. It proposes to build a $103-million open-pit mine capable of handling 2,300 tons a day and employing about 80 people.

Demand for graphite is increasing as new uses are found for the mineral, including in lithium batteries and fuel cells, and as China, the world’s largest user of graphite, guards its domestic supply.

Bowes said Northern Graphite expects to make announcements soon on construction plans and a new estimate of resources at the site.

rbostelaar@ottawacitizen.com

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Nov. 28, 2012) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSX VENTURE:NGC)(OTCQX:NGPHF) is pleased to announce that it has been accepted for graduation to Tier 1 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"). Northern will commence trading as a Tier 1 issuer on November 29, 2012.

As a result of Northern's graduation to Tier 1 issuer status, securities of Northern currently held in escrow under escrow agreements dated April 7, 2011 entered into among Northern, Equity Financial Trust Company as escrow agent and certain escrowed security holders of the Company pursuant to National Policy 46-201 Escrow for Initial Public Offerings and the policies of the TSXV will become subject to an accelerated release schedule. As a result, all of the securities of Northern currently remaining in escrow, being an aggregate of 1,734,541 common shares of Northern, will be released effective November 29, 2012. Upon the release of these securities, Northern will not have any securities remaining in escrow. The vast majority of the escrowed shares are held by directors and management. The number of outstanding common shares of Northern will not change as a result of the escrow release.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 21, 2012) - Standard Graphite Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SGH) (the "Company") is pleased to report the initial results from the validation portion of the summer 2012 diamond drilling program on its Mousseau East Deposit. The results are currently being integrated in the database to allow comparison with their historical equivalents.

Highlight Intervals Include:

It is of significance to note that M12-01 was emplaced between the main zone and the SW extension confirming the continuity between the two zones. The historical resource did not include this portion of the mineralization and the SW extension. M12-03, -06 and -07 are located along the eastern edge of the main zone indicating that the mineralization is open both east and southward.

The holes selected for duplication represented the various geological environments present at Mousseau East ranging from the higher grade sections within the main zone to the satellite or marginal portions present outside. The primary objective of this program was to reproduce the historical results to confirm the accuracy both in the location of the previous holes and in the assaying. Logging of the core corroborated the geological setting where the graphite occurs for a large part at the interface between the quartzofeldspathic gneisses and the calcsilicate/marble units on the northeastern flank. The validation phase is essential to allow the use of the historical data for the calculation of a resource under the current NI43-101 norm.

MRB & Associates is now integrating the results in the database to allow the direct comparison with the historical diamond drill holes and to validate the results according to the strict internal QA/QC protocol. The weighted averages for intervals "or composite samples" were calculated from the preliminary results and these are presented in the table below.

During the validation phase of the program, some 12 historical holes were duplicated representing approximately 20% of the original diamond-drill holes that served to calculate the historical resource. The confirmation drilling was planned in consultation with P&E Mining Consultants who will be responsible for the upcoming NI-43-101 Resource Estimate. Sampling including the addition standardized reference material and blanks was carried out at MRB's coreshack in Val-d'Or and samples were shipped to Act Labs of Ancaster, Ontario for graphitic carbon assaying. Drilling, logging and sampling are carried out under the supervision of MRB & Associates of Val-d'Or, Québec who is also responsible for the sampling protocol.

The Mousseau East Property was acquired by Standard Graphite in April of 2012 (see press release April 24, 2012) and is located some 40 kilometres northeast of the town of Mont-Laurier in northwestern Québec and within 50 kilometres of Timcal Canada Inc.'s producing Lac-des-Îles Graphite Mine, which is currently the larger of the two producing mines in North America.

Antoine Fournier P. Geo., manages Standard's exploration and development programs and is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He supervised the preparation of the technical information in this release.

About Standard Graphite

Standard Graphite Corp is focused exclusively on the exploration and development of a large portfolio of flake graphite properties in Canada. The company is rapidly positioning itself as North America's premier pure-play graphite exploration company and it controls 100% interest in 13 highly prospective graphite properties within known graphite districts in both Quebec and Ontario. An aggressive 2012 exploration strategy has commenced and will be implemented by a geologic team with the pedigree of a previous world-class graphite discovery.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Chris Bogart, President & CEO

Cautionary Statement:

The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Standard Graphite Corp. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerned with future performance are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Standard Graphite Corp.'s filings with the appropriate securities commissions.

Contact Information

Standard Graphite Corporation
Chris Bogart
President & CEO
(604) 683-2509
(604) 683-2506 (FAX)
info@standardgraphite.com
www.standardgraphite.com

Big North Announces Acquisition of Grafito La Barranca Sa De CV, Including 3 Past Producing Graphite Mines

Vancouver, B.C., NOV 20, 2012 – BIG NORTH GRAPHITE CORP. (TSX-V: NRT) (the “Company” or “Big North”), is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated September 10, 2012, it has signed a Definitive Mineral Property Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) with Can-Am Gold Corp. (the "Vendor") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Grafito La Barranca SA de CV ("Grafito"), held by the Vendor (which shares represent 99.9% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Grafito). Grafito is the registered and beneficial owner of two mining concessions located in Sonora, Mexico, which encompass the past producing Nuevo San Pedro, Caraples and La Fortuna amorphous graphite mines.

Grafito holds a 100% interest in the Aki Wiki concession ("Aki Wiki") and has a 50/50 joint venture on the Nuevo San Pedro property ("Nuevo San Pedro", and together with Aki Wiki, the "Property"), a past producing amorphous graphite mine which is currently being re-opened. Both concessions are located in the San Jose de Moradillas region, a region that has produced graphite for more than 145 years. San Jose de Moradillas is located approximately 45 kilometers southwest of the city of Hermosillo, Mexico.

Big North Graphite President & CEO Spiro Kletas states, “We are very pleased to announce the close of the Grafito la Baranca acquisition. The projects are in the mining friendly state of Sonora, Mexico and have great infrastructure and access. The San Jose de Moradillas region has a rich history of amorphous graphite production. The company intends to help accelerate the re-start of the Nuevo San Pedro mine, along with our JV partner, and we intend to produce amorphous graphite in the near future. The Company’s goal is to be amongst the first TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSX.V”) companies to produce graphite and we believe that this acquisition puts us in line to accomplish this goal.”

Further details regarding the Property can be found in the Company’s Sept 10, 2012 press release. Maps of the Property will be posted on the Company’s website at: http://www.bignorthgraphite.com/.

The Option Agreement

Pursuant to the terms of the Definitive Agreement, Big North will acquire 100% of the interests held by the Vendor in the Property by acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares held by the Vendor in Grafito by making the following payments and issuing the following common shares to the Vendor:

-US$25,000 upon signing the LOI as a non-refundable deposit; 
(PAID)

-US$25,000 upon signing of the Definitive agreement

-US$150,000 and 1.2 million shares of Big North Graphite within 5 business days of TSX.V approval (“Effective Date”)

-On or before the 6 month anniversary of the Effective Date, issue the vendor an additional 500,000 shares of Big North Graphite

-On or before the first anniversary of the Effective Date, issue the vendor an additional 500,000 shares of Big North Graphtite.

The Vendor and Big North are arm's length parties as defined by the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"). A finder's fee of $20,000 CDN will be paid in connection with this Transaction as permitted by the policies of the TSX.V, and is subject to TSX.V approval.

The Transaction is subject to TSXV approval.

For further information concerning this press release, please contact Spiro Kletas at (604) 629-8220.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Spiro Kletas”
Spiro Kletas
President and Chief Executive Officer

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Except as required pursuant to applicable securities laws, the Company will not update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect financial results is included in the documents filed from time to time with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities by the Company.

Following the Phase I program consisting of prospecting and sampling (soils and outcrops), as well as ground geophysics (VLF/magnetometer), Phase II included detailed outcrop sampling with diamond-saw cut channel samples, over prospective zones identified in Phase I.

The Brownell Lake property is located in northern Saskatchewan and is prospective for shear zone-hosted gold and intrusion-related gold. Phase Two of work on the Brownell Lake property took place from September 10 to September 17, 2012. During this time period, four historical showings were located, stripped and channel sampled: Olson, Olson Point, Jena and Kalix. One additional historical showing, Juba, was located and grab sampled. Anomalous gold at the Olson and Olson Point showings is believed to be shear zone-related, while gold at the Jena, Kalix and Juba showings is believed to be related to the presence of a nearby granitoid intrusion. A series of trenches was cleared and mapped on the property and a total of 24 rock and 112 channel samples were collected and sent for multi-element ICP-MS analysis at Acme Labs in Vancouver. A total of 128.5 metres of channels were cut and sampled.

Assay results were highly encouraging with a high value of 25.1 g/t Au over 1.03 metres in one location on the Jena prospect and 4.1 g/t Au over 5.1 metres in different area on the same prospect. All showings, with the exception of Juba, yielded anomalous gold values.

Olson/Olson Point: The Olson and Olson Point zones are underlain by metavolcanic rocks in an area which is anomalously magnetic. This area was previously drilled with 5 holes during 2007 and 2008. A review of the core from those holes indicates that the full mineralized zone was not sampled and assayed. Channel sampling has expanded the width of the mineralized zone, and has identified its surface expression over a strike length of 220 metres, and is open along strike in both directions.

Summary of trenching results: Central -- Trench 1: 2.0 g/t Au over 5.18 m -- Trench 2: 1.59 g/t Au over 4.16 m West -- Trench 1: 0.16 g/t Au over 12.45 m East -- Trench 1: 0.12 g/t Au over 7.29 m -- Trench 2: 0.13 g/t Au over 8.39 m Olson Point -- Trench 1: 0.26 g/t Au over 20.77 m Including 0.56 g/t Au over 2.42 m and Including 0.95 g/t Au over 3.39 m

Jena: The Jena zone is located on the northern edge of the Brownell Lake intrusion. Anomalous gold values occur in metasediments at the contact, in minor auriferous quartz veins and in the granite. The showing was drilled in 1987 to a depth of 61.77 metres, but the drill collar was unable to be located.

Summary of trenching results: -- Trench 1: 4.1 g/t Au over 5.1 m Including 8.0 g/t Au over 2.15 m -- Trench 2: 0.6 g/t Au over 4.76 m -- Trench 3: 5.4 g/t Au over 4.97 m Including 25.1 g/t Au over 1.3 m -- Trench 4: 1.76 g/t Au over 4.93 m Including 3.9 g/t Au over 2.16 m -- Trench 5: 0.4 g/t Au over 2.58 m (extent of trench restricted due to topography)

Kalix zone: The Kalix zone is located on the eastern side of the Brownell Lake granitic intrusion and consists of quartz vein stockwork in the granite near the contact with staurolite schist. Two drill holes, totaling 168.2 metres were drilled on the zone in 1987; only one drill collar was located.

Summary of trenching results: Central -- Trench 1: 2.7 g/t Au over 9.13 m Including 6.9 g/t Au over 3.49 m East -- Trench 1: 0.2 g/t Au over 16.7 m Including 0.95 g/t Au over 1.6 m West -- Trench 1: 0.1 g/t Au over 9.11 m South -- Trench 1: 0.41 g/t Au over 8.02 m Including 1.2 g/t Au over 2.22 m -- Trench 2: 0.15 g/t Au over 5.38 m

Chris M. Healey, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Chris M. Healey, President and CEO

We seek safe harbor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Galaxy Graphite Corp. Chris M. Healey President and CEO (604) 921-1810 (604) 921-1898 (FAX)

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Author: The Critical Metals Report
Posted: Wednesday , 07 Nov 2012

TORONTO (The Critical Metals Report) -

The Critical Metals Report: Chris, you have been watching the graphite space for a long time. Prices shot up at the end of 2011 to as much as $2,700/tonne, but have come down since. What is behind this volatility and where could prices go from here?

Chris Berry: We need to remember that graphite is an industrial mineral. As such, it is subject to the vagaries of global growth. We've seen a softening of GDP growth in many countries throughout the world, notably in China. This, more than anything, has pushed graphite prices down. While graphite prices are high by some historical measures, the recent decrease is a welcome sign and adds validity to our long-term super cycle thesis supporting higher commodity prices-though not indefinitely higher and not in a linear fashion.

I am reading a book called "The $10 Trillion Dollar Prize" that attempts to predict the size of the consumer market in China and India by 2020. The book states that a Chinese citizen born in 2009 will consume 38 times as many goods as his or her grandparents. In India, a child born in 2009 will consume 13 times as many goods as his or her grandparents. Though this is only a prediction, it is evidence of the long-term super cycle in that those people born today are more cognizant of life's possibilities and will aspire to a higher quality of life-implying steady commodity demand. Graphite is used in roughly 180 different products and its ubiquity is an indication to me that more graphite of all types will be needed on world markets in the future. While graphite prices have fallen, they have not fallen as far or as fast as other commodities such as iron ore or coal.

We believe that the decrease in graphite prices has been overdone somewhat and has bottomed. While the fall in graphite pricing is no doubt due to an uncertain macroeconomic environment, we view this as temporary and still believe that graphite (flake graphite, in particular) is a tight market with room for a small number of new producers in coming years.

TCMR: What role does China play in the graphite market? Is the country's dominance as pronounced as it is in the rare earth market?

CB: China is not as dominant in graphite as it is in rare earths. The main difference is that a downstream supply chain for graphite end products exists outside of China-this is not the case for rare earths. Nonetheless, governments throughout the world have labeled graphite as a critical material because China controls up to 80% of natural graphite production. China's role as a global engine of growth, commodity demand and commodity supply can't be understated. China's consolidation of amorphous graphite mines (from 230 down to 20, according to Industrial Minerals) in the name of minimizing environmental impact will no doubt curtail amorphous supply, with the goal of ensuring domestic resources serve domestic needs first and international needs second.

TCMR: What if rumors of China's growth curve taking a dive are correct? What will that mean for graphite prices?

CB: We are acutely aware that the Chinese growth engine is slowing (as measured by declining GDP) and are of the opinion that the looming supply consolidation within China outweighs any softening of demand in the near term.

It is important to remember that a commodity like graphite has multiple avenues of demand. This is one of the reasons we like it so much. With the forecast growth in next-generation technologies (batteries) underpinned by steady demand from current day uses (steel) and sweeping consolidation among the largest global producer of graphite, we would submit graphite is a sound investment over the long term.

TCMR: It looks like there is a lot of competition in the space. Your junior mining graphite index shows 69 companies managing 150 projects in 13 countries. How many can be profitable?

CB: It is much too early to tell how many can be profitable. Of those 69 companies, only six have NI 43-101- or JORC-compliant resource estimates. Of those six, only two have any sort of advanced study completed, such as a preliminary economic assessment, and only one has a bankable feasibility study completed. We would need to know much more about the size and composition of a company's deposit and the potential economics before we undertake a valuation exercise and start making estimates of profitability.

A graphite company will only be profitable if it has agreements with end users to sell its product to. It's important to remember that the graphite business is one that rests on long-term relationships where end users and graphite producers negotiate price based on a specific end product. It could take time for junior companies breaking into the graphite market to establish these relationships. I think this will be a challenging hurdle for any graphite junior exploration company to navigate-though not insurmountable.

With respect to the index, on an equal-weighted basis, its overall returns have increased by 49.8% year to date. Much of these gains have come from the "bubble" in graphite exploration interest earlier this year. The index is actually down by -7.59% over the last six months. The market cap-weighted returns don't differ that much from the equal-weighted returns, and this tells us that the companies with the largest market capitalizations are responsible for much of the price movement in the index.

TCMR: Any advice for investors looking to get into the graphite market?

CB: Many people ask me if graphite is still the "one to watch," or if it has had its day in the sun. My response is that graphite, due to its many unique properties, will remain the "one to watch" for some time. It's true that there was a huge run up in graphite exploration company share prices earlier in the 2012 with a resulting collapse, much the same as we saw with rare earths and lithium shares. I think this clouded graphite's true importance and significance in the workings of the global economy. Graphite's strength is in its ubiquity in current-day and future uses. Despite the fact that global steel demand is stagnant, the battery business is exhibiting strong growth. There are also huge sums of money going into materials science research surrounding battery technology and graphene. A breakthrough here could unleash major changes in how we generate and store electricity or fortify infrastructure.

The next 12-18 months will be an exciting time to watch the graphite space. Several graphite junior mining companies will be releasing studies of their deposits or maiden resource estimates soon, which I think will aid in valuation on a relative basis. While the near-term outlook for many industrial minerals is somewhat uncertain, investors can profit over the longer term in graphite by finding those companies with the right blend of pertinent management experience, high-quality deposits (both grade and tonnage) and locations in reliable political jurisdictions.

TCMR: Thank you for sharing your insights, Chris.

CB: You are welcome.

Chris Berry, with a lifelong interest in geopolitics and the financial issues that emerge from these relationships, founded House Mountain Partners in 2010. The firm focuses on the evolving geopolitical relationship between emerging and developed economies, the commodity space and junior mining and resource stocks positioned to benefit from this phenomenon. Berry holds an MBA in finance with an international focus from Fordham University, and a bachelor's degree in international studies from The Virginia Military Institute.

Source: http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page103855?oid=161509&sn=Detail

Contact Information

Northern Graphite Corporation
Gregory Bowes
CEO
(613) 241-9959

Northern Graphite Corporation
Don Baxter P.Eng
President
(705) 789-9706
www.northerngraphite.com

Beyond Pencils and Green Technology: The Best Graphite Stocks (NGC, SGH, GPH, CHGI, GTI & GRPH)

Most investors are probably unfamiliar with graphite, a popular choice for electrodes because of its electric conductivity, in part because most of the publicly traded graphite stocks like Northern Graphite Corp (CVE: NGC), Standard Graphite Corp (CVE: SGH) and Graphite One Resources (CVE: GPH) trade on Canadian exchanges but there are a options for US investors, including China Carbon Graphite Group (PINK: CHGI), GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE: GTI) and Graphite Corp (PINK: GRPH). So why should investors be interested in graphite and hence, graphite stocks?

What is Graphite?

First a bit of history: Back in in 1789, the material known as graphite was named “graphite,” a derivative from an ancient Greek word meaning “to draw/write,” because it was already being used in pencils. In fact, most pencil “lead” is actually ground up graphite. Today, graphite is mostly used for batteries, brake linings, expanded graphite, foundry facings, lubricants, refractories and steelmaking. However, the real and potentially “unlimited” (up to a certain point) growth for graphite comes from potential new uses in the form of green initiatives like electric cars, fuel cells, lithium ion batteries (Note: There is 10 times more graphite than lithium in lithium-ion batteries plus it takes 30-40 times more graphite to make these batteries thanks to losses during processing), nuclear energy, solar energy and semiconductors. Likewise, the rise of China, Brazil, India and other emerging markets is creating strong demand for traditional graphite uses e.g. steel making and the automotive industry.

In addition, its worth noting that China produces around 70% of the world’s graphite but production and export growth there is leveling off, costs are rising and quality is falling. Hence, new sources of graphite will need to be developed – meaning there are opportunities for North American based mining stocks.

Price Range for +80 mesh, 94-97%C graphite (US$/tonne)

Canada Listed Graphite Stocks

Among the many small Canadian graphite stocks, the following are worth mentioning briefly as they also trade on the OTC:

Northern Graphite Corp (CVE: NGC). Also trading on the OTCBB under the symbol "NGPHF," Northern Graphite Corp’s principal asset is the Bissett Creek graphite project that is located 100km east of North Bay, Ontario and 15km from the Trans Canada highway. Northern Graphite Corp believes it will be in a position to begin construction of the mine sometime in early 2013 but those plans will be subject to the availability of financing. On Monday, Northern Graphite Corp rose 1.27% to C$0.80 (NGC has a 52 week trading range of C$0.74 to C$3.47 a share) for a market cap of C$37.50 million plus the stock is down 14.9% since the start of the year and down 30.4% since April 2011 according to Google Finance.

Standard Graphite Corp (CVE: SGH). Positioning itself as North America's premier pure-play graphite exploration company that also trades on the OTC under the symbol “NGPHF,” Standard Graphite Corp controls a 100% interest in 12 prospective graphite properties within known graphite districts in both Quebec and Ontario. Standard Graphite Corp is currently undertaking an exploration plan and intends to soon commence construction on its Bissett Creek Mine, subject to financing. On Monday, Standard Graphite Corp closed at C$0.180 (SGH has a 52 week trading range of C$0.16 to C$1.07 a share) for a market cap of $3.99 million plus the stock is down 45.45% since last January.

Graphite One Resources (CVE: GPH). Also trading on the OTCQX under the symbol “GPHOF,” Graphite One Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on its Graphite Creek Property located on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska. According to Graphite One Resources, the property offers significant potential for the discovery and development of a large-flake, high-grade graphite mineralization exposed at surface – meaning an open pit mine can be used. Graphite One Resources plans to advance Graphite Creek to a NI 43-101 compliant resource in 2013. On Monday, Graphite One Resources rose 3.03% to C$0.170 (GPH has a trading range of C$0.06 to C$0.40 a share) for a market cap of C$14.59 million plus the stock is up 54.5% since the start of the year and down 62.2% over the past five years.

US Listed Graphite Stocks

The few pure US listed graphite stocks that investors should be aware of include the following:

China Carbon Graphite Group (PINK: CHGI). Founded in 1986 as a state-owned carbon and graphite manufacturer and restructured in 2002 as a private enterprise. China Carbon Graphite Group is one of China’s leading wholesale suppliers of fine grain and high purity graphite and it’s a top overall producer of carbon and graphite products. There is not too much written about China Carbon Graphite Group but for what its worth given it’s a Chinese company, the company does issue regular earnings reports with the last one noting the ramp up of its higher margin business. On Friday (the last day CHGI traded), China Carbon Graphite Group fell 9.8% to $0.460 (CHGI has a 52 week trading range of $0.32 to $1.26 a share) for a market cap of $11.15 million plus the stock is up 2.2% since the start of the year and down 22.5% over the past five years according to Yahoo! Finance.

GrafTech International (NYSE: GTI). A world leader in graphite material science with more than 125 years of experience in the carbon and graphite industry, GrafTech International products are used in a variety of applications in various industries, including metal production, electronics, chemicals, aerospace and transportation. The last time GrafTech International reported earnings, shares soared because they beat expectations although revenue and net income both fell. Likewise, GrafTech International’s sales for its core industrial-materials business fell 14% but the smaller engineered-solutions segment (e.g. consumer products) rose 41%. In addition, GrafTech International’s bottom line had surged 46% in the second quarter thanks to higher prices for its graphite electrodes and needle coke. On Monday, GrafTech International rose 0.38% to $10.63 (GTI has a 52 week trading range of $8.45 to $17.69 a share) for a market cap of $1.43 billion plus the stock is down 22.1% since the start of the year and down 39.7% over the past five years.

Graphite Corp (PINK: GRPH). An exploration stage company focused on the evaluation, acquisition and development of domestic graphite mining opportunities, Graphite Corp believes the best alternate source of flake graphite is located in Alabama along with Montana. Hence, Graphite Corp is an investor’s best bet for a pure play graphite stock whose source of graphite is safely located in the USA should there be an interruption with supplies of graphite from China. Moreover, Graphite Corp has completed a total of $750,000 worth of equity financings to fund the acquisitions of its properties in Alabama and Montana and to begin initial work programs while budgets and exploration plans are being developed with work to beginning this quarter. Hence, Graphite Corp is a graphite stock investors should be watching. On Monday, Graphite Corp fell 2.56% to $0.760 (GRPH has a 52 week trading range of $0.20 to $1.05 a share) for a market cap $18.01 million plus the stock is down about 5% since last October.

The Bottom Line. Irrespective of the economy, graphite will only meaning investors at least need to keep an eye on graphite stocks like Northern Graphite Corp, Standard Graphite Corp, Graphite One Resources, China Carbon Graphite Group, GrafTech International and Graphite Corp.

Source: http://www.smallcapnetwork.com/Beyond-Pencils-and-Green-Technology-The-Best-Graphite-Stocks-NGC-SGH-GPH-CHGI-GTI-GRPH/s/via/3414/article/view/p/mid/1/id/1046/

Lomiko to Present Graphite Discovery to German Investors at the International Precious Metals and Commodities Show in Munich, Germany

Vancouver BC - LOMIKO METALS INC. (TSX-V:LMR, OTC:LMRMF, FSE:DH8B) (the “Company”) will attend and present to investors at the Internationale Edelmetall & Rohstoffmesse (International Precious Metals and Commodities Show) located in Olympiapark, Munich, Germany November 2-3, 2012.

Lomiko Advsior Dietmar Siebholz and the German representative for GATA will be giving presentations on graphene and graphite juniors and will be joined by A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko for a part of the presentation on graphite juniors.

Lomiko will also be an exhibitor at the show and representatives of the company will be meeting retail and institutional investors at Booth 2.46 to discuss the first drill results from Quatre Milles East.

The Company is very encouraged by these first results that confirm wider zones than expected from current drilling than historical results with mineralization starting near surface. This bodes well for the concept of an open pit scenario.

Highlights

-QM 12-04 5.00 m to 75.00 m – 70.00 meters of 2.17 Cg%

including 12.50 meters of 4.58 Cg%

-QM 12-03 3.50 m to 54.62 m - 51.12 meters of 1.48 Cg%

-QM 12-06 40.00 m to 71.50 m 31.50 meters of 1.94 Cg%

Also, these wider zones contain some areas with higher grade graphite. Please see the table below for detail results.

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 |        |       |        |       |   |Mineralization    |     |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |Drill   |Easting|Northing|Azimuth|Dip|From |To   |Length|Cg % |
 |Hole #  |(UTM)  |(UTM)   |(°)    |(°)|(m)  |(m)  |along |     |
 |        |       |        |       |   |     |     |the   |     |
 |        |       |        |       |   |     |     |core  |     |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-01|496666 |5168535 |140    |-80|41.88|44.13|2.25  |1.35 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |66.40|69.40|3.00  |2.23 |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-02|496628 |5168430 |140    |-80|14.00|20.00|6.00  |2.19 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |15.50|18.50|3.00  |2.85 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |23.00|30.50|7.50  |1.50 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |52.60|58.00|5.40  |1.44 |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-03|496532 |5168403 |140    |-80|3.50 |54.62|51.12 |     |
 |*       |       |        |       |   |     |     |      |1.48*|
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |3.50 |14.90|11.40 |1.34 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |22.10|36.40|14.30 |1.51 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |39.12|54.62|15.50 |2.39 |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-04|496511 |5168143 |140    |-80|5.00 |75.00|70.00 |2.17 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |10.40|27.40|17.00 |3.78 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |31.90|47.55|15.65 |2.01 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |53.90|75.00|21.10 |2.19 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |10.40|75.00|64.60 |2.28 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |13.40|25.90|12.50 |4.58 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |31.90|47.55|15.65 |2.01 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |53.90|75.00|21.10 |2.19 |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-05|496861 |5168485 |340    |-80|3.65 |10.15|6.50  |2.19 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |57.00|60.17|3.17  |2.49 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |       |        |       |   |63.00|66.00|3.00  |1.54 |
 |--------------------------------------------------------------|
 |QM-12-06|496929 |5168569 |320    |-80|40.00|71.50|31.50 |1.94 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |40.00|56.50|16.50 |2.67 |
 |        |-----------------------------------------------------|
 |        |INCLUDES:                   |40.00|67.00|27.00 |2.11 |
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* There was no sampling done from 15.9m to 21.10m and from 37.4m to 38.12m. Composite value was calculated with 0 value for these intervals

-Drill hole intervals reported herein are not true widths but reported along core.

-Drill hole intervals are weight-averaged based on the sample width.

-No internal cut-off grades were used in the reported intervals.

Acme Metallurgical Limited of British Columbia conducted analysis

-Whole coarse sample dried and crushed to 2 mm and homogenized.

-100 grams aliquot (sub-sample) split out and pulverized.

-5 grams of the pulverized pulp was then leached with dilute hydrochloric acid

-Leach residue is roasted at 450 degrees Celsius and 1200 degrees Celsius.

-Weights were measured between double ignitions.

Quality Control and Assurance Procedure

-Duplicate and internal standard samples were taken every tenth sample

-If any duplicate or standard results exceeded95% confidence limit, the entire ten sample batch was repeated.

The previous drilling by Graphicor at Quatre Milles East indicated a near-surface, road-accessible target which was intersected by multiple drill holes during historic, non-NI 43-101 compliant drilling. The available information has been complied into a NI 43-101 report which will be the template for describing a resource if the drilling program is successful. It is available at:

http://www.lomiko.com/properties/quatre.html

Graphite Facts

-Natural graphite comes in several forms: flake, vein, amorphous and lump.

-Southwestern Quebec is host to some of the most favourable geological terrain for graphite exploration in Canada and is known to host graphite resources, including the nearby Lac Des Iles Mine operated by Timcal.

-Graphite has many important new applications such as lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and nuclear and solar power that have the potential to create significant incremental demand growth.

-There is roughly 20-30 times more graphite by weight needed to produce a lithium-ion battery than there is lithium.

-Of the 1.2 million tonnes of graphite produced annually, approximately 40 per cent is of the most desirable flake type.

High-growth, high-value graphite applications require large-flake and high-purity graphite which is the prime exploration and development target at the Quatre Milles East Property.

Lomiko’s Quatre Milles East Graphite Property

The Quatre Milles East Property is road accessible and is located approximately 175 km northwest of Montreal and 17 km due north of the village of Sainte-Veronique, Quebec. The property consists of 28 contiguous claims totaling approximately 1,600 hectares.

The property was originally staked and explored by Graphicor in the summer of 1989 based on the results of a regional helicopter-borne EM survey. The underlying geology consists of intercalated biotite gneiss, biotite feldspar gneiss, marble, quartzite and calc-silicate lithologies of the Central Metasedimentary Belt of the Grenville Province.

Historical Highlights

Graphicor completed reconnaissance mapping and prospecting as well as ground geophysics and a 26 hole diamond drill program totaling 1,625 metres. The work identified several conductive trends in the central portion of the property and at least three, relatively flat lying graphitic beds. Three surface samples were collected and analyzed returning results of 14.16% Cgf, 18.06% Cgf and 20.35% Cgf. 23 of the initial 26 drill holes intersected graphite concentrations with graphite concentration in range of 4.69% in hole Q90-1 to a highlight of 8.07% Cgf over 28.60 metres in hole Q90-7. The highest individual assay was reported in hole Q90-10 reporting 15.48% Cgf over 0.50 metres. A table of results from the 43-101 indicates:

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 |HOLE NO.|FROM(M)|TO(M)|WIDTH (M)|GRADE  |
 |        |       |     |         |(% CGP)|
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 |Q90-1   |8.94   |10.46|1.52     |7.33   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-2   |28.68  |30.13|1.45     |10.38  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-3   |16.23  |17.84|1.61     |4.09   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-4   |9.4    |14.1 |4.7      |3.95   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-5   |2      |3.90 |1.90     |2.07   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-5   |22.13  |23.25|1.12     |10.52  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-6   |32.54  |41.19|8.65     |8.07   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-6   |43.47  |44.05|0.98     |3.87   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-7   |3.94   |32.54|28.60    |8.07   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-8   |1.54   |2.16 |0.62     |14.89  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-8   |5.23   |8.05 |2.82     |7.45   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-9   |2.05   |3.10 |1.05     |8.47   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-9   |5.76   |6.8  |1.04     |10.86  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-10  |2.14   |5.54 |3.40     |8.02   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-10  |7.03   |7.61 |0.58     |10.59  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-10  |8.53   |9.03 |0.50     |15.48  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-10  |9.27   |11.24|1.97     |12.37  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-10  |14.16  |15.46|1.30     |4.26   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-11  |26.82  |34.02|7.20     |4.63   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-12  |0.94   |8.53 |7.59     |8.60   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-12  |38.16  |43.61|5.45     |3.79   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-13  |0.69   |10.28|9.59     |4.64   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-13  |40.95  |43.14|2.19     |3.82   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-14  |5.56   |7.22 |1.66     |8.12   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-15  |2.21   |5.59 |3.38     |9.76   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-16  |       |     |         |NSV    |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-17  |15.48  |18.63|3.15     |8.11   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-17  |21.43  |23.67|2.24     |13.29  |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-17  |36.77  |47.97|11.20    |5.88   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-17  |57.15  |58.21|1.06     |9.53   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-17  |59.54  |69.82|10.28    |5.99   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-18  |10.68  |12.90|2.22     |8.12   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-19  |47.80  |49.25|1.45     |9.16   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-19  |50.42  |58.49|8.07     |5.72   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-20  |13.51  |16.98|3.47     |5.81   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-21  |2.80   |4.98 |2.18     |5.56   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-22  |17.37  |20.04|2.67     |2.58   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-23  |       |     |         |NSV    |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-24  |1.78   |4.14 |2.36     |3.77   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-24  |12.32  |13.09|0.77     |4.20   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-24  |16.86  |18.66|1.80     |4.96   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-25  |19.69  |21.24|1.55     |3.67   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-25  |25.27  |26.65|1.38     |9.66   |
 |----------------------------------------|
 |Q90-26  |       |     |         |NSV    |
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The Company cautions that it has not had the chance to verify the quality and accuracy of the historic sampling and drilling results reported in this news release which predate the introduction of NI 43-101 and cautions readers not to rely upon them. The historic figures were generated from sources believed to be reliable, however, they have not been confirmed. Although the sampling and drilling results are relevant, they have not been verified.

Graphite Market

-The price for flake graphite is $ 2000-$3000 per tonne depending on flake size and grade.

-Graphite prices have been increasing in recent months and over the last couple of years prices for large flake, high purity graphite (+80 mesh, 94-97%C) have more than doubled.

-Graphite prices have almost tripled since 2005 due to the ongoing industrialization of China, India and other emerging economies and resultant strong demand from traditional steel and automotive markets.

-Demand for graphite is expected to rise as electric vehicles and lithium battery technology are adopted, nuclear reactors are built in China, and if fuel cells and 5rapheme patents become products.

-China, which produces about 70 per cent of the world's graphite, is seeing production and export growth leveling, and export taxes and a licensing system have been instituted.

-Europe and the USA have both indicated graphite is of economic importance and has a supply risk (Critical Raw Materials for the EU, July 2010).

Jean-Sebastien Lavallée (OGQ #773), geologist, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.

For more information, review the website at www.lomiko.com, contact

A. Paul Gill at 604-729-5312 or email: info@lomiko.com

On Behalf of the Board

“A. Paul Gill”

Chief Executive Officer

We seek safe harbor. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 29, 2012) - Focus Graphite Inc. ("Focus" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) announces positive results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on its Lac Knife Graphite Project ("Lac Knife" or the "Project"). The PEA was prepared by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. ("RPA"), in collaboration with Soutex Inc. ("Soutex" - responsible for metallurgy and mineral processing) and demonstrates that the Project has robust economics and excellent potential to become a profitable producer of graphite. Highlights of the PEA are summarized below:

Operational Highlights:

• Proposed Life of Mine production of 6.0 million tonnes (Mt) of mill feed at a grade of 15.66% graphitic carbon (Cgr), based on the initial Mineral Resource estimate disclosed on January 19, 2012
• Mine Life of 20 years, open pit operation at 300,000 tonnes per year
• Processing through a sequence of crushing, grinding, flotation, magnetic separation, thickening and drying, producing a primary concentrate of graphite of various grades and flake sizes
• Tailings directed through sulfide flotation circuit in order to minimize the volume of acid-generating residues and to enable proper management of both acid-generating tailings and waste rock within a unique disposal site
• Average graphite recovery of 91.3% at Lac Knife process plant
• Life of Mine production of 928,000 tonnes of concentrate at 92% Cgr on average at Lac Knife, or approximately 46,600 tonnes of concentrate per annum (tpa)
• Thermal purification upgrade of approximately 40% of the primary concentrate to 99.99% Cgr by an existing producer with inherent purification losses of 15%
• Life of Mine Project production of 868,000 tonnes of concentrate at 93.5% Cgr on average, including 338,000 tonnes of high purity 99.95% Cgr product

Financial Highlights:

• Exchange rate US$1.00 = C$1.00
• PEA economics for the Project calculated based on graphite market prices of $10,000, $1,300, and $800 per tonne of battery grade (>99.95% Cgr, +100 mesh), medium grade (>90% Cgr, -100+200 mesh) and fine grade (>80% Cgr, -200 mesh) respectively, on a FOB mine basis
• $246 million pre-tax Net Present Value (NPV) (at a 10% discount rate)
• 32% pre-tax Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• $926 million pre-tax undiscounted cash flow
• $3.7 billion total net revenue
• Pre-tax payback period of 2.8 years
• $154 million initial capital cost, inclusive of $33 million and $24 million in working capital and contingency (25%), respectively
• $68 per tonne average unit operating cost at Lac Knife
• $435 per tonne average unit operating cost, assuming thermal purification on a contract basis

Note: This PEA is considered by RPA to meet the requirements of a Preliminary Economic Assessment as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The economic analysis contained in the technical report is based, in part, on Inferred Resources (as defined in NI 43-101), and is preliminary in nature. Inferred Resources are considered too geologically speculative to have mining and economic considerations applied to them and to be categorized as Mineral Reserves (as defined in NI 43-101). Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that the reserves development, production, and economic forecasts on which the PEA is based will be realized.

Gary Economo, President and CEO of Focus Graphite, stated, "This is a great day for the Canadian graphite industry, our shareholders and the province of Québec. Lac Knife is a world-class resource and the publication of our Preliminary Economic Assessment confirms Focus has the potential to become one of the highest-grade lowest-cost producers of graphite in the world. We enter a new phase now, where we can expedite our financing, advance customer off-take agreements, and construction of our purification and anode facilities."

PEA SUMMARY

Project Location

The Project is located in the Côte-Nord administrative region of Québec. Fermont is the closest community and is located 27 km north-north east of the Project. Road distance from Montreal to Lac Knife is approximately 1,300 km and by all-season highway 389, it is 500 km from Baie-Comeau to Fermont. The municipalities of Wabush and Labrador City, in Newfoundland and Labrador are located 30 km from Fermont, and Wabush is home to a commercial airport with regular flights to Sept-Iles, Québec, and Montréal.

Geology and Mineral Resources

The Project hosts graphite enriched metasediments. Graphite occurs as lenses and bands. Currently, graphite rich rocks have been identified from drilling undertaken in 1989 and more recently in 2010-2011 with 12 drill holes aimed at twining the older holes with the objective of confirming the 1989 grade and lithology information. The mineralized zone extends approximately 650 m in length and 120 m in thickness. Mineralization reaches the surface under a layer of overburden. Mineralization is intersected at depths reaching 110 m. There is potential for the delineation of additional Mineral Resources at greater depth and along strike to the south.

On January 19, 2012, Focus released an initial NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource estimate in a Technical Report. RPA reviewed and accepted the current Mineral Resources and has declared them adequate to support the current PEA with one modification to the Mineral Resource classification. RPA elected not to classify any Mineral Resources as Measured and, as a consequence, converted the January 2012 Measured Mineral Resources to the Indicated category. The Mineral Resources are presented in the table below.

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Mining

Mining will be carried out using conventional truck and loader open pit mining methods. Life of Mine strip ratio averages 1.12:1. An owner-operated mining fleet is proposed over the life of the operation. Pre-stripping of overburden is required prior to commencement of mining operations.

Highlights of the production schedule are as follows:

• A short ramp-up to full production with 270,000 tonnes produced in Year 1
• Production of 300,000 tpa, or 822 tpd
• Waste mining averaging 335,000 tpa

Production quantities total 6.0 Mt, at a grade of 15.66% Cgr. This includes mining extraction and dilution (at zero grade) factors applied to the potentially mineable graphite-bearing material.

Processing and Recovery

The selected process consists of crushing followed by a grinding and flotation separation circuit. The resulting concentrate is then thickened, dried and stored. The tailings generated by the concentration process passes through flotation cells to separate acid-generating tailings from clean non-acid tailings.

The PEA forecasted concentrate production is approximately 46,600 tpa with a tailings production expected at approximately 253,400 tpa. This is based on a concentrate average grade of 92% Cgr and a recovery of 91.3% derived from testwork results conducted by SGS Canada Inc. (SGS). Although laboratory and locked cycle tests were performed with a slightly higher potentially mineable ore grade than estimated, no significant impact is expected on the anticipated recovery.

Tailings, Waste Rock and Water Management

One of the challenges for the Project is the management of acid-generating materials. The graphite-bearing mineralization, the waste rock and the tailings showed acid-generating potential. Therefore, the mine water and the ore storage run-off water will likely be acidic. The global program to manage this issue will comprise the following:

• Subaqueous co-disposition of acidic tailings and waste rock into a unique storage site: the tailings and waste rock storage facility (TSF).
• Sulfide flotation to reduce the proportion of acidic tailings to 30% of the total volume.
• Tailings managed in two separate streams.
• Use of the 70% non-acidic alkaline tailings as inert material for encapsulation of acid-generating tailings and waste rock within the TSF.
• Water treatment plant and polishing pond for pH neutralisation, metals precipitation, and sedimentation.
• Water management to direct all industrial sourced waters through the water treatment plant and/or the polishing pond as required.

Thermal Purification

The Project considers the thermal purification of approximately 40% of the concentrate produced at the Lac Knife process plant. This portion of the primary concentrate production meets the specifications (+100 mesh, >95% Cgr) for purification to 99.99% Cgr. Graphite concentrate of this purity is used in battery production and other applications at high prices. It has been assumed that the thermal purification would be done under contract by an existing producer, with related losses of approximately 15%.

Revenue

Focus has initiated contacts with several major graphite consuming groups in North America, Europe and Asia. Marketing efforts have been targeted to high value end users requiring superior quality product in terms of product purity and flake size. Potential customers have provided Focus with product quality requirements and projected annual demand. RPA has reviewed these expressions of interest and is satisfied that there are sufficient indications of demand to support the projected PEA production forecast. To date, Focus has identified the following major product opportunities:

• Ultra high purity thermo processed battery grade product based on large flake, high purity concentrate
• Medium to fine flake graphite concentrate, -100+200 mesh, +90% graphitic carbon concentrate
• Fine flake concentrate, -200 mesh, +80% graphitic carbon concentrate

Production quantities for each major grade category are based on the lock-cycle concentrate production test results and test recovery results from proprietary thermal purification processing of the high grade primary concentrate. Projected overall product volumes and product qualities are detailed in the following table.

Current published prices for the Project's major graphite product opportunities are detailed as follows.

Freight and insurance costs are projected to be approximately $63/t for product sold to customers in the United States, $200/t for deliveries to Europe and $428/t for deliveries to Asia. RPA has reviewed various price scenarios and has assumed the following price in the economic analysis:

• Battery Grade $10,000/t FOB mine - $9,572/t CIF equivalent
• Medium Grade $1,300/t FOB mine - $1,237/t CIF equivalent
• Fine Grade $800/t FOB mine - $600/t CIF equivalent

The price set used in the PEA averages $4,196 per tonne of graphite concentrates FOB mine prior any deductions for marketing, freight and insurance; or 16,900 tpa at $9,572/t (purification losses considered) and 26,700 tpa at $867/t on average, CIF considered.

RPA considers these graphite prices to be appropriate for a PEA-level study. It is noted that the processing for the Battery Grade product, which accounts for some 86% of LOM revenue, is based on an expression of interest by a producer and is by no means a certainty, however, RPA considers the assumption to be reasonable for a PEA.

Total net revenue is $3.7 billion, averaging $185 million per year. On a unit basis, net revenue is $615 per tonne milled.

Capital Costs

The estimated initial capital cost has been developed to include all mining, processing, infrastructure, tailings and indirect capital costs. The capital cost estimate includes a contingency of $24 million (25% of direct and indirect capital costs) and is summarized in the table below.

INITIAL CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE

Sustaining capital, totalling $25 million consists of mine, process, and infrastructure equipment replacement, tailings and waste rock storage facility expansion, progressive environmental rehabilitation, and mine closure costs.

Operating Cost

The Life of Mine operating costs have been estimated for mining, stockpile re-handling, processing, tailings and water treatment, and general and administration. The operating costs are summarized in the following table.

OPERATING COST ESTIMATE

In addition, the unit cost for thermal purification under contract was derived from a budget quote by an existing producer and considered the approximate 15% losses during the purification process. This cost equates to $367 per tonne milled, therefore bringing the overall operating cost to $435 per tonne milled.

Preliminary Economic Assessment

Financial evaluation of the Project was carried out using a cash flow model, on a pre-tax basis. Estimates are based on constant 2012 dollar basis, with no provision for escalation. Results are provided in the following table.

PEA FINANCIAL RESULTS

NPV Sensitivity Analysis

Key economic risks were examined by running cash flow sensitivities on:

• head grade;
• recovery;
• graphite market price;
• operating cost per tonne milled; and
• capital cost

The pre-tax NPV (at 10%) sensitivity analysis has been calculated for -20% to +20% variations on the above items, with the exception of recovery which has been calculated for -20% to +5%. There is minimal to no effect on NPV when the head grade and recovery factors are adjusted above 0% because of the Project market ceiling on graphite concentrate sales. The NPV sensitivity is shown in the following graph.

NPV (10%) Sensitivity Chart is available at the following link : http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/NPV_Sensivity_Chart.pdf

The technical and economic information relating to the PEA contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Marc Lavigne, M.Sc., ing., Senior Mining Engineer for RPA, Robert de l'Étoile, M.Sc.A., ing., Principal Geological Engineer for RPA, and Pierre Roy, M.Sc., P.Eng., ing., Senior Metallurgist Specialist for Soutex, all independent qualified persons under NI 43-101. The technical report will be filed on SEDAR on or before October 31, 2012.

Other News - Bi-Weekly Default Status Report

As previously reported, the Company is presently in default because of its failure to file the PEA and supporting technical report (the "Technical Report") under NI 43-101 and will continue to be in default until such time as it files the required report on the Project.

In compliance with the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Cease Trade Orders for Continuous Disclosure Defaults ("NP 12-203") for issuers who have failed to comply with a specified continuous disclosure requirement within the times prescribed by applicable securities laws, Focus issued today a default status report by way of present press release confirming the Company's objective to file the PEA and Technical Report at the latest on October 31, 2012.

Until Focus completes the filing of the PEA and Technical Report, and until the Management Cease Trade Order ("MCTO") is subsequently lifted by the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC"), Focus will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203. The guidelines, among other things, require the Company to issue bi-weekly default status reports by way of a news release so long as the PEA and Technical Report have not been filed.

The Company reports that since its original announcement on September 10, 2012 in respect of the notice of default received from the OSC and its subsequent announcement on September 25, 2012 relating to the issuance of the MCTO (collectively, the "Notice"), with the exception of the Company's announcement today of the PEA results, there has not been any other material changes to the information provided in the Notice nor any failure by the Company in fulfilling its stated intentions with respect to satisfying the alternative information guidelines required pursuant to NP 12-203. In addition, there has not been any other specified default by the Company under NP 12-203, nor are any anticipated and there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

This press release has been reviewed and approved by Marc-André Bernier, M.Sc., P.Geo. (Ontario and Québec), Technical Advisor and a Director of Focus, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

About Focus Graphite

Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mid-tier junior mining development company, a technology solutions supplier and a business innovator. It is the owner of the NI 43-101 compliant Lac Knife graphite deposit grading 16% carbon as graphite. The company's goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. As a technology-oriented enterprise with a view to building long-term, sustainable shareholder value, Focus Graphite is investing in the development of graphene applications and patents through Grafoid Inc.

Forward Looking Statements - Disclaimer

This news release may contain forward looking statements, being statements which are not historical facts, and discussions of future plans and objectives. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove accurate. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are in our documents filed from time to time with the TSX Venture Exchange and provincial securities regulators, most of which are available at www.sedar.com Focus Graphite disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update such statements.

Preliminary core logging has revealed that graphitic schists are the dominant rock type encountered in each of the first five stratigraphic holes. Cross-sections based on the drill results indicate that the graphitic schist unit has a true thickness in excess of 1600 feet (515m). Sample preparation is underway with the first holes already at SGS laboratories for analysis. Initial assay results are expected before the end of the month.

Danny Spine CEO of Alabama Graphite Corp. commented: "We are very excited about the drilling which appears to have intercepted consistent graphite mineralization as expected. The core lengths look very encouraging as we now await assay results. The drill program remains ahead of schedule and under budget so we are pleased with the progress to date"

An access road has been prepared for entry into the resource development grid. This grid will outline phase two of the drill program and will be comprised of eighty reverse circulation and core holes to provide definition of the resource and provide material for metallurgical testing.

The Company expects initial fieldwork will be completed in 2012 and will use these results toward creating a preliminary resource estimate. The Company's goal is to become the first operating graphite mine in the United States in sixty years.

As a result of European investor interest the Company, its common shares are now quoted on the Frankfurt stock exchange for trading under the symbol 1AG.F.

The drill program and QA/QC program is under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Oliver, PhD, VP Exploration of the Company. Dana Durgin, a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed the contents of this news release.

Danny Gravelle of Goal Capital has joined the Company as Investor Relations.

About Alabama Graphite:

Alabama Graphite Corp., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alabama Graphite Company Inc., is a graphite exploration and development company whose flagship project "The Coosa Graphite Project" in Coosa County, Alabama is located in an area with significant historical production of crystalline flake graphite. For further details go to www.alabamagraphite.co .

ALABAMA GRAPHITE CORP.

Daniel Spine, CEO

(404) 661-6254

Danny Gravelle, Goal Capital Inc.,

Investor Relations

(949) 481-5396

ir@alabamagraphite.co

THE CANADIAN NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

Forward-looking information

This release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including predictions, projections and forecasts. Forward-looking information includes, but are not limited to, statements that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as the planned exploration work allowing for a focus of subsequent exploration efforts on the most favourable areas and the definition of drilling targets. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "planning", "planned", "expects" or "looking forward", "does not expect", "continues", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "potential", "anticipates", "does not anticipate" or "belief" or describes a "goal" or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

October 9, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA - Atocha Resources (the Company), TSX.V - ATT is pleased to announce its completion of the mapping and prospecting program on the Saint Sixte property.

Atocha's Saint Sixte graphite property covers 1,740 hectares in the Grenville sub-province of the Precambrian Shield in Quebec. The geological setting is considered to be favorable for deposits of graphite, gold, silver, copper, nickel, PGE (platinum group element) and REE (rare earth element) mineralization.

The Saint-Sixte property is located five kilometres west of the town of Saint-Sixte, Quebec just off Route 317, approximately 65 kilometres from Ottawa. The property covers a known extension of an airborne magnetic low anomaly that extends directly from Soldi Ventures Inc. (TSX.V- SOV) Lochaber graphite property. Located in a historic graphite mining district, it was initially explored for graphite in the early 1950's and again in the 1980's.

The Company hired a ground team to conduct a mapping and prospecting program to investigate the potential on the Saint-Sixte property. Reconnaissance mapping of the area has been done and any significant rock samples will be sent for analysis to Activation Laboratories. Updates on the results will be announced as soon as they become available.

The Saint Sixte property is 100% owned by Atocha as staked claims and is not subject to any NSR or work commitments.

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by Derrick Strickland, P.Geo.

Shareholders and Investors are encouraged to sign up to the Company mail list in order to receive timely updates. Please visit www.atocharesources.com or email info@atocharesources.com to add your contact details.

ABOUT ATOCHA

Atocha is a natural resources company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining/exploration properties, mainly for gold and other precious metals. The Company has a 100% undivided interest in the McGillivray and KO Properties, located in British Columbia. Atocha owns the Sol Riche and Tresor Nord/Sud REE properties in Montviel Township in Quebec, the Trove, Descouverte and Bijou gold properties in the Abitibi of Quebec, the Montpellier and St. Sixte graphite properties in the Grenville region of Quebec, and the Stubble property in Saskatchewan. The Strike 101-114 gold claims near Dawson City, Yukon are under option to Goldstrike Resources as announced on May 15, 2012.

For further information on Atocha, please refer to www.sedar.com.

For further information, please contact:

Marcy Kiesman, Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 604.696.1111
Facsimile: 888.266.3983
E-mail: mmk@atocharesources.com
Website: www.atocharesources.com

Forward-Looking Statement

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LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Oct. 10, 2012) - Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DOD) announces the results of its 2012 drilling campaign on the Commandant Project of which one drillhole has intersected two (2) graphitic bands.

The first drillhole (COM-12-01) initially planned for a depth of 500 meters, was extended to a depth of 648 meters. This drillhole has mainly intersected diorite units and highly to very highly sheared and deformed sediments (greywacke) and several tonalitic intrusions with centimetric to metric pegmatite dykes. Some pyroxenitic and grabbroic intrusions were also intersected. Some centimetric pyritic zones, with traces to 1% of chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite were intersected and well explain the targeted conductor.

The table below shows the best values obtained.

The second drillhole, (COM-12-02), planned for a depth of 800 meters, was extended to a depth of 946 meters. This drillhole has intersected lithological units similar to those of (COM-12-01). This drillhole targeted a geophysical anomaly (very strong conductor) which is explained by the presence of two (2) graphitic breccia zones within a strongly folded and deformed fine grained sedimentary sequence (greywacke). These graphitic zones show respectively relative thicknesses of 0.8 m and 0.3 m. Graphite is semi-massive to massive with medium grain size. Some centimetric sulphide-rich zones (pyrrhotite, pyrite and chalcopyrite) within a pyroxenitic unit were intersected and revealed some silver, chromium, copper, nickel and zinc anomalous values. (See table below)

Let's recall that the Commandant Property is located at the limit between the Superior and Grenville Geological Provinces. An article on graphite was published October 3^rd 2012 in "La Presse" newspaper, on pages 2 and 3 of the "Affaires" section.

ABOUT DIAMOND FRANK EXPLORATION INC.

Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. is banking on its properties' excellent mineral potential for the development of new, world-class deposits.

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The common shares of Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. are listed on the Venture Stock Exchange under the symbol "DOD".

QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Daniel Gaudreault, P. Eng., Geol. (OIQ), from Geologica Groupe-Conseil Inc., is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, to supervise the preparation of this press release.

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