Vancouver-based Ceylon Graphite (TSXV: CEY; US-OTC: CYLYF) has added a third property to its graphite exploration portfolio after receiving strong assay results on grab samples taken from the property.
The assay results, performed by the Sri Lankan government's Geological Survey and Mines Bureau laboratory, indicate a carbon content of 96.13%. According to the company, that exceeds all other known natural graphite sources globally.
Following the positive assay results, Ceylon went ahead with the purchase of three new land agreements to accelerate exploration and commence drilling in the prospective areas.
The 120-sq.-km site contains several historic shafts and adits. It is located near the town of Pasyala in western Sri Lanka.
Ceylon has two other graphite projects - the Malsiripura project and the company's flagship K1 development project.
The K1 development project is a past-producing site with a historic shaft and adit Ceylon is currently refurbishing. Samples of dump site material from historic graphite production yielded 86.63% carbon, despite being subject to weather and oxidation for over 50 years. Ceylon has a drill rig on the property.
Shares of Ceylon are currently valued at 17 ? per share with a 52-week range of 26 ? to 14 ?. The company has a $9 million market capitalization.