Lanka Graphite Limited is announced that it has been granted its first Artisanal Mining License in Sri Lanka to commence small scale production at EL307. The company is now engaging local miners to start clearance and preparation of the site. Lanka Graphite will engage third party local technical consultants to commence installation of wall support at the identified historic mines. Additional out cropping high-grade vein graphite mineralization has been identified near the existing mines. Granting of the application will allow Lanka to commence its first graphite production from EL307. Lanka is in discussions with G to formalize an off-take agreement to supply high grade vein graphite as a key product to the manufacture of commercial scale single and multi-layer graph eneused in value-added graphene enhanced applications. Lanka aims to apply for further artisanal mining licenses at its various Explorations Licenses to increase production to a minimum of 2000 tonnes per annum with in 2 years.