Falcon Energy Materials plc (TSX-V: FLCN, OTCQB: FLCNF) announced the opening of its pilot plant near Casablanca, Morocco, on July 9, 2026. The facility, the first natural graphite coated spheronized purified graphite (CSPG) pilot plant in Morocco, represents a significant operational milestone in the company's development of large-scale CSPG production for the global battery industry.
The pilot plant has been installed following the relocation of a fully assembled and pre-commissioned process line. Commissioning is now underway, and qualification-scale CSPG samples are expected to be produced on site in summer 2026 for potential customers, including original equipment manufacturers and battery producers. These samples will support previously announced sample qualification programs.
Beyond producing qualification material, the pilot plant will generate operating data, workforce training, and process design criteria required to advance Falcon's proposed 25,000 tonnes per annum commercial-scale anode facility. The facility provides an opportunity to optimize key aspects of CSPG production and establish detailed process design criteria that are expected to support engineering of the anode plant and future commercial discussions.
“The opening of our Pilot Plant in Morocco is a defining milestone for Falcon. It marks our transition from planning and procurement to operational execution and advances our goal of building a competitive battery anode supply chain outside of China,” stated Matthieu Bos, President & CEO of Falcon. “This facility allows us to produce qualification-scale CSPG samples for potential customers while generating the operating knowledge, workforce experience and process data that will de-risk and accelerate the development of our commercial Anode Plant.”
The training programs and operating procedures being implemented at the pilot plant are expected to be transferable to the commercial-scale facility, potentially supporting a more efficient ramp-up of operations. Falcon remains confident in global availability of premium graphite feedstock and continues to test alternative high-quality sources to ensure a scalable, reliable supply.
Falcon Energy Materials is aiming to become the premier provider of natural CSPG, a critical component for energy storage solutions. The company is strategically partnered with leading technology firms and Tier One Moroccan partners, benefiting from advanced technological expertise, access to high-quality raw materials and chemicals, and a prime geographical location. Additional information is available on Falcon's website at www.falconem.net.
