RapidGraphite

#ASXNews InVert to acquire licenceholder of RapidPulseTM Graphite Processing Technology Vertically integrating a process developed at Curtin University that demonstrates potential to convert natural graphite into battery-grade graphite InVert Graphite is pleased to announce it has signed binding conditional agreements to acquire all of the issued share capital of RapidGraphite Pty Ltd (RapidG) (Acquisition), which holds an exclusive, royalty free, worldwide licence for, and an option to acquire for nil consideration following completion of the Acquisition, the RapidPulseTM technology, a novel process developed at Curtin University in Western Australia with promising applications for potentially converting natural graphite to battery-grade graphite within seconds. • RapidPulseTM test work on InVert’s Morogoro #graphite samples demonstrated materially improved crystallinity, non-acid purification to approximately 99% purity, and potential upcycling of graphite waste. • The experimental process requires no acid purification, achieving high purity in a single step without the chemical washing required by conventional methods. • The acquisition enables access to a pre-pilot Centorr Furnace capable of processing up to 1kg samples, which is installed at Curtin University for ongoing and scaled-up graphite production trials using the technology. • The transaction builds in ongoing R&D alignment, with Curtin University becoming a shareholder of InVert Graphite. • RapidGraphite expects to benefit from an A$439,664 AEA Ignite grant awarded by the Australian Government to Curtin University to scale the RapidPulse™ technology. • InVert is rapidly building a vertically integrated graphite opportunity, combining the RapidPulseTM technology with the Company’s 100% owned Morogoro high-grade natural graphite project in Tanzania. • Firm commitments have been received by InVert for a strongly supported Placement to institutions and sophisticated investors to raise A$2.5 million before costs, predominantly to advance ongoing and scaled-up graphite trials using the RapidPulseTM technology. #IVG Managing Director, Andrew Lawson, commented: "The upcoming acquisition of RapidGraphite is a transformational milestone for InVert. This Curtin University-developed novel RapidPulse™ technology process has demonstrated a potential positive application to our natural graphite, with early testing achieving ~99% purity and battery-grade crystallinity in seconds, entirely bypassing the need for harsh, environmentally damaging acid purification. “By pairing this novel technology with our 100%-owned Morogoro project in Tanzania, InVert is rapidly establishing a vertically integrated, and potentially more environmentally sustainable, pathway..." Read the announcement: https://loom.ly/BoxgDMo #InVertGraphite #ASX #RapidPulse

Last week I had the privilege of attending the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 in Sydney. It's Australia's largest mining conference, gathering more than 10,000 industry leaders on a global stage to tackle the big challenges facing our industry. As an IMARC newbie, I wasn't sure what to expect, but to say it was fantastic would be an understatement – a week filled with catching up with old friends, meeting new faces, and diving deep into the innovations shaping our future ✨ A special thanks goes out to the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer team for creating this incredible opportunity for me to present RapidGraphite 🙏 Being part of such a dynamic program really highlighted the power of bringing research and industry together. There were so many highlights, but a few stand out: • Participating in a roundtable discussion on Research–Industry Collaboration and how we can better connect Australia's academic and business leaders to unlock real value 💡 • Pitching RapidGraphite at the IMARC Innovation Pitch Battle 🎤 What an experience! Huge congratulations to the overall winner @Liz Dennett, PhD from Endolith, and to my fellow finalists Leigh Staines with Banksia Minerals Processing, David Smirk at Bioculum, and Matthew Forrest from EcoHoist. If you're interested in mining innovation, these technologies are absolutely worth checking out 🚀 One of the most valuable aspects of IMARC was catching up with Australia's graphite mining industry ⚡ It's always energising to check in, share our wins, and discuss the path forward as we address the critical need for increased graphite supply. Without more graphite, we simply can't make the lithium-ion batteries needed to power the decarbonisation technologies our world depends on 🔋 Thank you to everyone who made IMARC 2025 such a memorable experience – here's to continued collaboration and innovation! 🙌 Tejas Koushik, Rohan McDougall, Amanda Jones, Rick Valenta, #IMARC2025 #MiningInnovation #Graphite #CriticalMinerals #RapidGraphite #ResearchCollaboration #Decarbonisation

🚀 Big congratulations to the RapidGraphite team – the Griffith Hack Overall Winners at the 2025 Curtinnovation Awards! 🎉 Jason Fogg, Jacob W. Martin, Nigel Marks, Irene Suarez-Martinez and Kate Putman are pioneering a breakthrough in synthetic graphite production - a critical component of fast-charging lithium-ion batteries. Why it matters: 🔋Synthetic graphite makes up to 25% of a lithium-ion battery’s weight 🌏A global 9-million-ton shortage is projected by 2035 🪫Current production methods are energy-intensive and carbon-heavy RapidGraphite’s scalable, low-carbon solution reduces energy, emissions, costs and time, helping meet surging demand for sustainable battery tech. Backed by Curtin University, the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer and commercial partners, the team is now advancing toward pre-seed funding and pilot validation. ▶️ Watch the video to see how this innovation could help power the future of clean energy. #Curtinnovation #ResearchToImpact #Entrepreneurship #InnovationAtCurtin #EnergyTransition Research at Curtin