Saint Jean Carbon Expands Graphite Market Opportunities Following Analytical Product Testing

Saint Jean Carbon ("Saint Jean" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SJL) is pleased
to announce the results of an array of detailed test procedures done by Evans
Analytical Group (EAG) of Liverpool, New York. Over a period of three weeks EAG
carried out the tests on purified graphite concentrate from Saint Jean Carbon's
100% owned Walker hydrothermal lump/vein graphite property.


The four tests conducted by EAG represented standard industry practice in
efforts to create a comprehensive profile of graphite deposits from a chemical
and crystalline structure perspective. This information is critical when it
comes to product development for customers. Advanced product knowledge also
reduces the development timeline for bringing products to market faster. In that
regard the full suite of tests provided Saint Jean with the following summary
points about the Walker material.


Summary Results



1.  The morphology, crystallinity, and structural makeup very closely
    resemble the best Sri Lankan vein graphite. Therefore its field of
    applicability is as broad as it is for any other kind of high purity
    vein graphites. 
2.  The constituent analysis confirmed that the Walker Graphite is as
    suitable as flake graphite in a wide variety of side by side product
    applications. This includes all major market segments such as
    steelmaking, auto parts, paints, and industrial products such as
    gaskets, but also in much smaller specialized segments such as a neutron
    moderator in nuclear reactors. 
3.  The crystallite structure shows a hexagonal and rhombohedral graphene
    layer structure that is consistent with good quality graphite. 
4.  According to the Raman spectra results the ID/IG ratio of approx. 0.1
    confirms that by published industry standards the Walker graphite is
    classified as "High purity, fine grained graphite".



The Company notes that until such time as a feasibility study has been completed
there is no certainty it will be able to supply graphite to the markets
discussed, nor that the project will be economically viable. Paul Ogilvie, CEO
of Saint Jean Carbon commented on the results by noting: "We are very, very
pleased with the work done by EAG, and the results we have achieved in the test
program. This moves our Quebec-based Walker vein graphite property closer to
bringing the project to market. We also believe it helps all of our surrounding
properties in Quebec become increasingly well positioned both from a
proximity-to-market perspective as well as a source of high-quality versatile
vein graphite". On the following pages the Company provides full details of the
tests, as well as commentary on issues related to graphite morphology designed
to help shareholders and investors better understand the results. 


Test Background

Each of the tests and a brief description are as follows:



1.  Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometer Testing - GDMS is designed to provide a
    cross section of the graphite morphology by identifying its constituent
    elements by parts per million (ppm). 
2.  Raman Spectroscopy - provides important information on the structural
    characterization of graphitic materials. This includes details on
    defects, stacking of the graphene layers, and the finite sizes of
    crystallites parallel and perpendicular to the hexagonal axis. 
3.  X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Testing - provides information on crystallite
    size, and crystallinity or crystal structure.  
4.  Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Imaging - provides high resolution
    images that illustrate size, shape, distribution and orientation of
    graphitic flakes.



The Walker Property graphite tested was a composite grab sample that was
collected from the site in June 2013 by the Company's geologist Isabelle
Robillard, P. Geo, QC. The material came from remnants of graphite veins that
were formerly mined in shallow exploitation pits, in the west portion of the
Property. As such, this material is representative of graphite vein-type
occurrences that are found at Walker. The samples were subsequently the subject
of upgrade testing done at Process Research Ortech (PRO) in Mississauga, Ontario
and lab analysis done at Activation Laboratories Inc. (Actlabs) in Ancaster,
Ontario. The results of this upgrade work were reported in the Company's press
release dated October 15, 2013 in which it achieved purity levels in excess of
99% after a series of non-optimized flotation and purification processes that
adjusted reagent concentrations and retention times. Approximately one kilogram
of the original test material was then identified "T-1R" and shipped to EAG for
testing. In correspondence with EAG, the Company outlined product-specific goals
were designed to further its knowledge base on its potential graphite resources.
The key test objectives were as follows:




1.  Provide broader confirmation of the lump/vein nature of the graphite. 
2.  Provide an improved understanding of the morphology and crystalline
    structure of the graphite. This information is important for product
    design as various product applications have different thresholds for
    different contaminants, such as aluminum, boron, calcium, iron, or
    manganese. The data will also make up product spec sheets that will help
    define the graphite profile for prospective customers. 
3.  Feedback on the suitability of Saint Jean's graphite for various product
    applications including fundamental market segments such as steelmaking,
    auto parts, and industrial items such as gaskets and lubricants. In
    addition, data to support the material's suitability for high-purity
    applications such as lithium-ion batteries, and smaller segments such as
    nuclear and future graphene applications. 
4.  Examine the type and nature of intercalation of non-graphite materials
    and any information that would help the Company further understand the
    degree of processing that may be required to purify the concentrate. 



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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:  This news release contains forward-looking
statements, within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, concerning
Saint Jean's business and affairs. In certain cases, forward-looking statements
can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not
expect", "intends" "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends",
"anticipates" or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain
actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken",
"occur" or "be achieved". Such forward-looking statements include those with
respect to the Company's ability to become a graphite producing company.


These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and are
naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances that may cause
actual results to differ materially. Although Saint Jean believes that the
expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable,
there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.
There are risks which could affect Saint Jean's actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements including
the impact of general global economic conditions and the risk that they will
deteriorate, industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of
supplies and the risk that they will increase, that required consents and
approvals from regulatory authorities will not be obtained, that activity in the
lump or vein graphite business will not be at the level or of the nature
anticipated, liabilities and risks inherent in Saint Jean's operations,
technical problems, equipment failure and construction delay.


Statements of past performance should not be construed as an indication of
future performance. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and
uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or
results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such
results will be achieved. A number of factors, including those discussed above,
could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in
the forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are
expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.


All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified
by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is
provided as of the date of this press release, and Saint Jean assumes no
obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances,
except as may be required under applicable securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Saint Jean Carbon
Laurie McCarney
Director of Corporate Communications
(905) 844-1200 ext: 305
lmccarney@saintjeancarbon.com
Saint Jean Carbon (TSXV:SJL)
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