Green Critical Minerals to acquire revolutionary VHD Graphite technology

Green Critical Minerals (ASX: GCM) is set to make waves in the advanced materials market with the acquisition of very high-density (VHD) graphite technology, positioning the company as a key player in the rapidly growing high-performance graphite sector.

The innovative technology, acquired through a deferred payment structure, offers a transformational leap in graphite production and is expected to reach production levels within the next 12 months, with plans to bring it to market as soon as possible.

Green Critical has been able to acquire this potentially revolutionary technology through a deferred structure that ties payments to revenue milestones of $5 million, $20m and $50m in gross revenue, ensuring payments are only triggered when cash is coming in the door.

High-performance graphite

Unlike traditional methods, VHD graphite technology creates high-performance graphite blocks, offering superior thermal and electrical properties at a fraction of the cost.

By utilising a revolutionary process, the technology produces VHD graphite in just 24–36 hours at significantly lower temperatures than conventional methods, thereby providing a substantial cost and environmental advantage over competitors.

Green Critical also sees potential for further cost savings through the ability to produce graphite products in various shapes and sizes, streamlining the manufacturing process for diverse industrial applications and eliminating a significant amount of waste.

Developed by renowned scientist Professor Charles Sorrell at the University of New South Wales, VHD graphite technology has applications spanning thermal energy storage, semiconductors, high-performance electronics, heat sinks and critical industries such as defence and nuclear energy.

Global graphite market

With this acquisition, Green Critical Minerals is set to make significant strides in the global graphite market.

Managing director Clinton Booth expressed confidence in the company’s strategic position, believing it to be a “game-changer” for Green Critical Minerals.

“VHD graphite technology is at an advanced stage of development, with near-term potential for commercialisation and significant growth opportunities in premium graphite markets,” he said.

“We believe this technology will position GCM as a leader in the graphite sector and accelerate our path to revenue-generating operations.”

Commercialisation pathway

Over the next 12 months, Green Critical will focus on bringing VHD graphite to market by highlighting its simplicity and cost efficiency.

The company’s staged commercialisation strategy includes validating lab-scale production and scaling up to commercial production, with initial samples to be used to market the technology and drive early commercial sales.

As the company moves toward full-scale production, it aims to unlock new opportunities in high-performance sectors ranging from semiconductors to renewable energy storage, ensuring Green Critical Minerals remains at the forefront of the advanced materials industry.

GCM’s addition of this advanced-stage technology with potential for wide-ranging applications in fast-growing markets could lead to similar success to that being enjoyed by companies such as Quantum Graphite (ASX: QGL), IperionX (ASX: IPX) and MTM Critical Minerals (ASX: MTM).