Gratomic Inc. announced the launching of the Operational Readiness initiative of its Aukam vein graphite project in the Karas region, Namibia. Operational Readiness (OR) is the capability to efficiently deploy, operate, and maintain the systems and procedures required on the Company's Aukam Graphite Processing Plant. The main purpose of OR is to reduce operational risks.

A tentative schedule for all activities required for Operational Readiness has been deployed and is now under review by site management in order to assign task operators, identify required resources, and obtain the required management approvals. This schedule indicates that the first Product In Bag (PIB), exhibiting commercial characteristics, is expected to be delivered by the end of March 2022.