Berkwood Resources - The Graphite Story

The Graphite Story Graphites current uses, future applications and supply & demand dynamicswww.berkwoodresources.com TSX.V BKR

The Graphite Story• One of 3 types of carbon: Graphite, Diamonds and Coal all share chemical formula C.• Mineral Forms: Natural (Flake, Amorphous) and Synthetic (Powders).• Natural Large Flake Graphite demand is increasing.• Flake size and purity dictates price (Large Flake +80 mesh).• Growing demand from traditional industries, new industrial applications and green energy technologies.

Why Graphite?• Application for graphitic material is constantly evolving due to it’s unique chemical and thermal properties.• Maintains its stability and strength under temperatures in excess of 3,600ºC.• High natural lubricating abilities.• High conductor of heat and electricity.• One of the lightest of all reinforcing elements.• Very resistant to chemical corrosion, heat and oxidization.• These key physical and chemical properties make it critical to modern industry.• Considered a strategic element by many leading industrial nations. U.S.A., Europe and China have included graphite among a short list of critical materials.

End users of GraphiteTraditional uses in Modern Industry• Steel Making - added to raise carbon content.• Electrodes in electric arc furnaces• Brake pad linings• Dry lubricantsNew Technologies and Clean Energy• Fuel cells, which power hybrid and electric vehicles.• Lithium Ion Batteries in portable consumer devices, laptops, smartphones etc.• Heat spreaders in tablet computers, flat panel displays etc.• Lining for modern Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactors.• Development of Graphene - known as the miracle material of the 21st century.

Graphite – Supply and Demand• Industrial demand growing 5% per annum over the last 10 years due to industrialization of emerging economies such as China and India.• European Union and USA named graphite a mineral in critical supply.• Lack of exploration and development over recent decades and China producing 70% of the world’s Graphite has raised concerns over securing long-term, stable sources of supply.• Chinese production and exports expected to decline due to consolidation of existing mines and focus on domestic supply chain for down stream manufacturing.• Approximately 30% of Chinese Graphite is Flake and the majority of this is small (+200/-80 mesh range). Production of Large Flake (+80 mesh) in China is declining.• Clean technology applications have the potential to consume more graphite than all current uses combined.

R. Brian Buchanan, CEO & Directorrbbuchanan@berkwoodresources.com TSX.V BKRKarim Sayani, Corporate Communicationskarim@berkwoodresources.comTom Steer, Media Relations Managertomsteer@berkwoodresources.com 6th Floor - 890 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 Tel: +1 (604) 662-7455 Follow us: twitter.com/BerkwoodBKRwww.berkwoodresources.com www.facebook.com/BerkwoodResourcesBKR

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