Joint VentureJun 26, 2026, 10:12 AM
Zentek Forms JV for US Graphite Market
AI Summary
Zentek Ltd. announced the formation of Strategic Graphite Partners LLC, a joint venture with ALO Graphite Partners LLC. This JV, 90% owned by Zentek, aims to establish a U.S. presence for Zentek's Albany ultra-high-purity graphite in the energy, defense, and national-security markets. The initiative addresses the U.S.'s reliance on imported graphite by providing an allied-sourced, high-specification material.
Key Highlights
- Zentek formed Strategic Graphite Partners LLC, a joint venture with ALO Graphite Partners LLC.
- Zentek USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, owns 90% of the JV, with ALO Partners owning 10%.
- The JV aims to establish a U.S. footprint for Zentek's Albany ultra-high-purity graphite.
- Initial mandate includes U.S. customer engagement, material qualification, and government relations.
- Albany graphite is purified to 5N+ (99.9992% Cg), consistent with nuclear-grade specifications.
- Zentek granted 50,000 stock options each to Jeremy Roenick and Nicolas Perkin for consulting services.
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