Westwater Resources awarded U.S. patent for graphite purification methods

Westwater Resources (WWR) has received U.S. Patent Number 12,415,731 for innovative graphite purification methods. This patent, awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is a significant milestone in Westwater’s technological advancement and reinforces the Company’s dedication to sustainable, domestic graphite production. In August 2020, Westwater Resources filed its first patent application for the proprietary method of graphite purification to be employed at the Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant. This innovative process offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional purification techniques often used in China and other countries.