Eagle Graphite and University of British Columbia Partner on Lithium-ion Battery Research Project March 03, 2021 14:59 ET | Source: Eagle Graphite Incorporated Eagle Graphite Incorporated Toronto, Ontario, CANADA VALHALLA, British Columbia, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of British Columbia and Eagle Graphite (TSX VENTURE:EGA) ("Eagle") are pleased to confirm release of the first tranche of grant funding in support of a 2-year program to develop and commercialize silicon-modified battery anodes made with graphite from Eagle's Black Crystal graphite quarry and plant in Valhalla, British Columbia. Highlights: Eagle is partnering with the University of British Columbia to research next generation graphite anodes for lithium-ion batteries with superior performance.