Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) has commenced a C$90,000 contracted technical development program using historical drill core samples from Tasic Graphite Ltd.'s Neuron property near Thompson, Manitoba. The company reports it has upgraded core samples to approximately 95% total carbon concentrate in five or fewer passes through its proprietary dry separation process. Early expansion trials have also produced structured expanded graphite with characteristics the company describes as promising for intumescent fire protection applications, adding a new customer-funded engagement to Volt Carbon's commercialisation pipeline.

Key Points

  • Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT / OTCQB: TORVF) announced the contracted technical program on October 29, 2026
  • A C$90,000 program is underway processing historical drill core from Tasic Graphite's Neuron property in Manitoba
  • Graphite concentrate grading approximately 95% total carbon achieved in five or fewer passes using Volt's dry separation process
  • Investors may watch for further testing results and sample presentations at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention, November 2–3, 2026, in Winnipeg

Neuron Property Historical Drill Results Underpin Volt Carbon's Processing Work

The Neuron property was previously advanced by Callinex Mines, whose April 2014 news releases disclosed graphite mineralization in 10 of 12 holes, including intersections grading 10.88% graphitic carbon over 14.5 metres and 60.38% over 4.1 metres. Historical SGS mineralogical studies identified coarse, well-crystallized polycrystalline graphite with potentially favourable liberation characteristics. Volt Carbon states its laboratory observations are consistent with those historical descriptions, supporting the rationale for applying its dry separation technology to this material. Tasic Graphite owns the Neuron property and authorized Volt Carbon to commence processing the supplied core samples.

Dry Separation Process Achieves High-Grade Concentrate and Expanded Graphite Morphology

Volt Carbon reports achieving a graphite concentrate grading approximately 95% total carbon in five or fewer passes through its proprietary dry process, which operates without process water or flotation reagents. Comparative thermogravimetric analysis at Volt's Guelph facility indicated delayed high-temperature mass loss in Neuron graphite relative to other natural flake samples, suggesting potentially favourable thermal oxidation characteristics, though further testing is required to confirm any performance advantage. During expansion trials, individual polycrystalline flakes developed branching, worm-like structures that the company says may promote interlocking and form a more cohesive intumescent barrier during fire exposure.

Contracted Program Scope and Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention Showcase

The C$90,000 program includes further dry separation, concentrate optimisation, and development of expandable graphite, graphite foil, and graphene for customer evaluation. Volt Carbon will support Tasic Graphite at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention on November 2–3, 2026, in Winnipeg, where the companies plan to showcase graphite concentrate, expandable graphite, graphite foil, and graphene produced from the Neuron core material alongside supporting analytical results. The release states this engagement adds to Volt Carbon's ongoing customer-funded programs, which the company noted in its May 6, 2026 release have generated modest project-based revenues.