Dry Graphite Separation Cuts Costs to $75/Ton

Volt Carbon Technologies Advisor Bill Pfaffenberger joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s patented dry graphite separation technology and how it could significantly reduce production costs while improving environmental performance. Speaking from PDAC 2026 at the Odyssey Marketplace, Pfaffenberger explained that Volt Carbon Technologies Inc operates across two divisions: graphite processing and a battery facility in Guelph. The company can process graphite and integrate it directly into battery applications, as well as recycle old batteries. The focus of the discussion was Volt Carbon Technologies Inc’s air-based classification process. Unlike traditional graphite flotation methods, which rely heavily on water and chemicals, the company’s patented system operates entirely dry. “All graphite in the world right now is produced by flotation with water,” Pfaffenberger said. “Basically we want to get water out of the equation. So this does that.” The process separates graphite particles using air, allowing heavier materials to fall away first before recovering valuable graphite flakes. Even residual sand can be processed to a salable quality, with Pfaffenberger noting that “practically nothing is going back into the ground,” making the process approximately 98% efficient in terms of material recovery. Volt Carbon Technologies Inc is preparing to deploy its first modular field unit, capable of producing approximately 1,500 tonnes of finished graphite annually. The company is in discussions with the Canadian government regarding potential funding support. Pfaffenberger highlighted a significant cost advantage, estimating traditional flotation costs at US$550 to US$2,000 per tonne, compared to US$75 to US$100 per tonne using Volt Carbon Technologies Inc’s technology. The company is targeting high-grade Quebec graphite deposits and has secured source agreements, positioning itself as a technology company rather than a mining operator. #proactiveinvestors #voltcarbontechnologies #tsxv #vct #otcqb #torvf #pdac2026 #VoltCarbonTechnologies #GraphiteProcessing #BatteryMaterials #CriticalMinerals #CleanTech #Graphite #BatterySupplyChain #MiningInnovation #CanadianMining