FMS Focus Graphite Inc

Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or
the "Company") is pleased to report the commissioning of its pilot plant and the
start-up of circuit testing for the production of high-grade graphite
concentrates from the Company's wholly-owned Lac Knife, Quebec graphite project.



The principal objectives of the pilot plant testwork are to confirm the results
from Phase II bench scale Locked Cycle Tests (LCT)(i); to assess the technical
viability and operational performance of the processing plant design; to
generate tailings for environmental testing, and; to produce a range of graphite
raw materials for customer assessments and for further upgrading. 


The Lac Knife project pilot plant was designed and built and is being operated
by SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") in Lakefield, Ontario. The testing is expected to
last 4-6 weeks.


Dr. Joseph Doninger, Focus Graphite's Director of Manufacturing and Technology
said the pilot plant tests are a critical component of the Lac Knife project
development program.


"The testwork will provide us with the information we need to refine and
optimize the design our mineral processing flow sheet and adjust individual
circuits. They'll also generate data needed for scale up of relevant processing
equipment and to identify those critical controls required to maintain
consistency of graphite concentrate recovery and purity. 


"At the end of the day," Dr. Doninger said, "the pilot plant campaign will
provide us with the knowledge and the ability to adjust our processes to produce
high purity graphite concentrates to fit individual customers' needs and
technical requirements." 


On March 4, 2013, the Company published its preliminary Phase II LCT(i) results
which confirmed the high purity of the concentrates generated from four
composite core samples comprised of low-grade and semi-massive graphite with a
head grade ranging between 6.0% C and 20.7% C. 


The highlights of those tests conducted by SGS confirmed:



--  The average amount of graphite flake recovered from the core samples in
    the Phase II LCT increased to 92.2% compared with a recovery of 84.7%
    graphite flake in the Phase I LCT; 
    
--  The proportion of large flakes (+80 mesh) in the graphite concentrates
    ranged between 35% and 58%; 
    
--  The carbon content of graphite concentrates produced from the four (4)
    composites averaged 96.6 %C, including the fine flake fraction (-200
    mesh), a 4.6% increase over Phase I LCT completed in mid-2012. 



Final results for Phase II LCT including for the two composite drill core
samples of massive graphite mineralisation are pending.


(i) A locked cycle test is a repetitive batch flotation test conducted to assess
flow sheet design. It is the preferred method for arriving at a metallurgical
projection from laboratory testing. The final cycles of the test are designed to
simulate a continuous, stable flotation circuit.


Lac Knife Pilot Plant Testing Program

The pilot plant was designed, built and is being operated by SGS Canada Inc.
("SGS") in Lakefield, Ontario. The flow-sheet design for the pilot plant is
based on the results of Phase II bench top LCT at SGS and on the findings of
experimental test work conducted at Metchib Metallurgical Laboratories of
Chibougamau, Quebec. The pilot plant is designed to operate in continuous mode
at a feed rate of 200 kg per hour and it includes grinding mills, mechanical
flotation cells, magnetic separator, flotation columns, classification devices,
dewatering and other ancillary equipment such as power generation, electrical
components, internal piping, a water distribution system and flotation reagent
distribution. The grinding and floatation components of the circuit have been
configured specifically to minimize flake wear and breakage and ensure maximize
flake size preservation.


Two bulk graphite composites were provided to SGS by the Company to use as feed
material for the pilot plant. The first is a bulk 21.6t sample of weathered
semi-massive grade graphite mineralisation collected from surface that will be
used for mechanical and metallurgical commissioning of the pilot plant circuit.
The second bulk composite sample was assembled from drill core and consists of a
23.3t blend of core samples from the massive, semi-massive and low-grade
mineralisation zones from the deposit. Both composites were crushed and
homogenized by SGS prior to the pilot plant campaign to ensure consistent feed.
Once the pilot plant circuit is dialed-in using the surface bulk sample, the
composite core sample will be introduced into the circuit. The results from the
processing of the bulk drill core sample will be used to establish the
processing plant flow-sheet design. Graphite flake samples produced from the
pilot plant will be submitted to potential customers for quality evaluations and
purification trials designed to generate final saleable products.


Testing at SGS is expected to last 4-6 weeks.

About Focus Graphite

Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mid-tier junior mining development company, a
technology solutions supplier and a business innovator. Focus is the owner of
the Lac Knife graphite deposit located in the Cote-Nord region of northeastern
Quebec. The Lac Knife project hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and Indicated
mineral resource of 4.972 Mt grading 15.7% carbon as crystalline graphite with
an additional Inferred mineral resource of 3.000 Mt grading 15.6% crystalline
graphite. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a
low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. On October 29th, 2012 the
Company released the results of a Preliminary Economic Analysis ("PEA") of the
Lac Knife project which demonstrates the project has excellent potential to
become a producer of graphite. As a technology-oriented enterprise with a view
to building long-term, sustainable shareholder value, Focus invests in the
development of graphene applications and patents through Grafoid Inc.


About SGS Canada's Metallurgical Services (Lakefield)

SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") is recognized as a world leader in the development of
flow sheets and pilot plant programs. SGS' Metallurgical Services division was
founded over half a century ago. Its metallurgists, hydrometallurgists and
chemical engineers are experienced in all the major physical and chemical
separation processes utilized in the recovery of metals and minerals contained
in resource properties around the world.


The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed by
Marc-Andre Bernier, M.Sc., P.Geo. (Quebec and Ontario), Focus Director and a
Qualified Person under NI 43-101.


Forward Looking Statements - Disclaimer

This news release may contain forward looking statements, being statements which
are not historical facts, and discussions of future plans and objectives. There
can be no assurance that such statements will prove accurate. Such statements
are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
Company's expectations are in our documents filed from time to time with the TSX
Venture Exchange and provincial securities regulators, most of which are
available at www.sedar.com Focus Graphite disclaims any intention or obligation
to revise or update such statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Mr. Gary Economo
President and Chief Executive Officer
613-691-1091, ext. 101
geconomo@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com

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