Gratomic Inc. announced the resumption of its 5,000-meter diamond drill program on the Capim Grosso graphite project located within the Bahia State of Brazil, aiming to further delineate the graphite mineralization at the site. After having drilled 241.3 meters in 2021, the drilling team temporarily wrapped up drilling over the holiday period, resuming activities on January 15, 2022. The introduction of a second drilling rig, which is currently onsite, has expedited the drilling program.

The ability to drill two holes simultaneously will accelerate the conclusion of the drilling program and will positively impact the announcement of results. Drillcore-cutting equipment is currently en route to the site, which will enable the team to begin splitting the drill core to produce samples for laboratory assays. SGS Geosol, in Vespasiano, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil will be commissioned to conduct the analysis of the assays.

Drilling activities are led by Mr. Ib Camara, Geologist for Gratomic do Brasil, with the support of Area Manager Mr. Antonio Vitor, and under the guidance of Senior Geology Consultant Mr. Nico Scholtz, QP.