Four of the six samples, including CH-01, CH-02, CH-09 and CH-10, were collected from the existing pit wall of the Bama Mine and these sameples exhibited grades of up to 5.24% graphitic carbon.

Other two samples, CH-06 and CH-08, were taken from outcrops surrounding the existing pit.

Ontario-based ActLabs analyzed all the samples.

On the other hand, KLM Geosciences is conducting a ground-based GEM2 geophysical survey.

The company plans to use the data accumulated from the GEM2 and surface-sample programs to assess a preliminary round of sonic drilling in the coming months.

Alabama Graphite CEO Ron Roda said: "Since our acquisition of mineral leases on the Bama Mine and surrounding properties, we have been moving quickly to evaluate its potential."

The company is also conducting exploration at its Coosa Graphite project in line with efforts to become one of the greenest graphite producers in the world.