As part of the pre-permitting process, the LMPT will negotiate with Graphite One for the development of a quality assurance program plan (QAPP) as well as review and comment on applications and numerous State permit requirements.

Additionally, the LMPT will review, analyze, and evaluate complex technical documents for adequacy and soundness.

Comprising multi-disciplinary expertise such as geologists, engineers, hydrologists, biologists, environmental scientists, the LMPT is involved from pre-permitting to post-closure of mines.

Graphite One Resources president and director Anthony Huston said, "As we move towards our PEA and BFS this is an integral part of the process as we strive to keep our aggressive timeline towards development."

Graphite One holds the Graphite Creek property which includes 129 claims totaling 6,799ha on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska, 65km north of Nome.

The property fits with the Graphite One business strategy offering considerable potential for the discovery and development of a large flake, graphite deposit exposed at surface.