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First Phosphate Enters into LOI for Rapidwall Manufacturing Plant to Support Housing for Rural and Indigenous Communities in Canada and the United States

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Ecosystem, Spontaneous combustion, OTC, RBS, Consultant, Industrialisation, LFP, PPA, Saguenay, Mining, Recycling, Phosphate, Fertilizer

Upon acceptance of terms for the supply of a Rapidwall Manufacturing Plant by RBS, First Phosphate will be granted a license for the exclusive sales and marketing rights for Canada to RBS's Rapidwall and Rapidseal products.

Key Points: 
  • Upon acceptance of terms for the supply of a Rapidwall Manufacturing Plant by RBS, First Phosphate will be granted a license for the exclusive sales and marketing rights for Canada to RBS's Rapidwall and Rapidseal products.
  • The Rapidwall Manufacturing System would allow First Phosphate to upcycle the clean phosphogypsum produced from its proposed purified phosphoric acid ("PPA") plant into building material panels which could be used to support housing for rural and indigenous communities in North America.
  • "Rapidwall and Rapidseal will help to valorise our clean phosphogypsum into products which are vital to rural and indigenous communities across North America," says First Phosphate CEO, John Passalacqua.
  • All securities issued are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance.

First Phosphate Intersects 92.5 m of 11.82% Igneous Phosphate Starting at Surface at Its Begin-Lamarche Project in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Saguenay, OTC, See, Phosphate, Road

Since the drill program began in February 2024, a total of 23,398 m of drilling has been completed and assay results have now been returned for a total of 9,155 m of drilling.

Key Points: 
  • Since the drill program began in February 2024, a total of 23,398 m of drilling has been completed and assay results have now been returned for a total of 9,155 m of drilling.
  • A total of 4,691 samples are still at the laboratory and results will be released as they become available.
  • Phosphate Mountain Zone: Drill hole BL-24-56 intersected 11.82% P2O5 (phosphate) over 92.5 m starting at a surface depth of 6.5 m. Drilling in the Phosphate Mountain Zone revealed a thick layer (90 m) of phosphate bearing nelsonite outcropping on surface with numerous other high-grade intersections at greater than 10% P2O5.
  • This layer geometry creates an ideal scenario for an eventual starting point for an open pit operation," said First Phosphate CEO, John Passalacqua.

Gary Stanley, Former Director of the Office of Critical Minerals and Metals at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Joins the First Phosphate Advisory Board

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Metal, Mineral, OTC, Commerce, Private sector, Saguenay, Government, Knowledge, Phosphate, Security (finance)

Gary Stanley has more than 40 years experience with the U.S. Department of Commerce ("DOC") in Washington, DC.

Key Points: 
  • Gary Stanley has more than 40 years experience with the U.S. Department of Commerce ("DOC") in Washington, DC.
  • During his tenure, Mr. Stanley worked with both public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen American supply chains and to enhance U.S. global competitiveness in critical minerals, metals, chemicals, and other materials industries.
  • Mr. Stanley was lead author of the 2019 US Federal Critical Minerals Strategy which became the foundation for the U.S. Government's critical mineral supply chain prerogatives.
  • All securities issued are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance.

First Phosphate Drills a 2 m Vein of Massive Apatite at Its Begin-Lamarche Project in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Saguenay, Apatite, Phosphate, OTC, See, Atomic mass, PO4, Critical, Road

In total 16,435 m of drilling have been completed to date and assays have now been returned for 5,642 m since drilling began in February 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In total 16,435 m of drilling have been completed to date and assays have now been returned for 5,642 m since drilling began in February 2024.
  • Phosphate Mountain Zone: Hole BL-24-82 intersected 2 m of massive apatite while other drill holes in this zone continued to yield core results of 30%+ apatite.
  • "The Mountain and Northern Zones show high-grade phosphate on surface while the Southern Zone shows large tonnage potential over a strike length of 1.5 km."
  • Apatite is very common as an accessory mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks where it is the most common phosphate mineral form to be found.

First Phosphate Reports Published Research Studies for its Lac à l'Orignal, Mirepoix and Bégin-Lamarche Properties in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec, Canada

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Mineralium Deposita, Science, Phosphate, Doctor of Philosophy, LFP, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Publication, OTC, UQAC, Research report, UQAM, PPA, Chlorine, Mirepoix, Rare-earth element

Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that two peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and one research report have been published on its phosphate properties at Lac à l'Orignal, Mirepoix and Bégin-Lamarche in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that two peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and one research report have been published on its phosphate properties at Lac à l'Orignal, Mirepoix and Bégin-Lamarche in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec.
  • "High purity Quebec igneous phosphate rock as is found in the Company's properties is believed to be able produce a large quantity of purified phosphoric acid ("PPA") to serve North America's electrification requirements."
  • The three published studies can be found at:
    Petrogenesis of oxide-apatite mineralization associated with Proterozoic anorthosite massifs at Lac Mirepoix, Quebec, Canada: A multi-injection model for Fe-Ti-P mineralization in the Central Grenville Province
    1Pedro Miloski, 1Sarah Dare, 2Caroline-Emmanuelle Morisset, 3Morgann G. Perrot, 3Joshua H.F.L.
  • 1Département des Sciences Appliquées, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC); 2Agence Spatiale Canadienne; 3Département des Sciences de la Terre et de l'Atmosphère/GEOTOP, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Published in Ore Geology Reviews as part of a PhD thesis.

First Phosphate and Groupe Goyette Sign MOU for Logistics Footprint at the Hebertville-Station Intermodal Facility in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Lobbying, Government, Indigenous peoples, ASX, Carbon footprint, Transport, Rest, Phosphate, Saint-Hyacinthe, OTC, GG, Rights, Movement, UN, Mining, Rail freight transport

"Our clients in the battery technology industry for electric vehicles ("EVs") and energy storage will be demanding and will require reliable, just-in-time transportation assurances."

Key Points: 
  • "Our clients in the battery technology industry for electric vehicles ("EVs") and energy storage will be demanding and will require reliable, just-in-time transportation assurances."
  • GG is to join the First Phosphate project team and begin to determine the best overall project-based logistics necessary to integrate the Company's product and supply flows with the Hébertville-Station, Quebec intermodal facility.
  • He has practiced law for 15 years and was chief legal advisor on land rights for the Ilnu Nation.
  • He was special advisor/negotiator on the drafting and adoption of the UN General Assembly Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

First Phosphate Corp. Receives Mining Research and Innovation Grant from Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Mining, OTC, Phosphate, PPA, Natural Resources, LFP, Forestry, PDAC, NAI, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Research

Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to have recently received a mining research and innovation grant from the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ("MRNF").

Key Points: 
  • Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to have recently received a mining research and innovation grant from the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ("MRNF").
  • The grant provides financial support to the Company in the way of $315,236 to continue mineralogical study on its apatite, ilmenite and magnetite concentrates.
  • The project also includes the processing of the Company's mine tailings for re-use in the cement construction industry.
  • "We are grateful to the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests for this funding as we continue to build strong relationships with Quebec-based government bodies and institutions," said Company CEO, John Passalacqua.

First Phosphate and Craler Sign MOU for the Development of Global Logistical Competencies to and from the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec, Canada

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon footprint, TFI, OTC, TSX, Phosphate, First, Carbon, Consultant, Indian stock exchange, Rest, Saguenay, TFI International, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Movement, Lithium, Security (finance)

"Smart logistics can lead to cost-savings, reduction of carbon footprint and satisfied clients in the automobile and stationary energy storage industries across North America."

Key Points: 
  • "Smart logistics can lead to cost-savings, reduction of carbon footprint and satisfied clients in the automobile and stationary energy storage industries across North America."
  • First Phosphate and Craler are to work together to make the economic, social and job creation benefits of their arrangement known to the Quebec, Canadian and US governments.
  • The Company has also granted 440,400 restricted share units of the Company ("RSUs") to two eligible consultants of the Company.
  • All securities issued are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance.

First Phosphate Project Receives Letter of Support from Mario Simard, Canadian Parliamentary Deputy for the Riding of Jonquière, Québec

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Natural Resources, Bloc, Committee, Mining, OTC, Phosphate, Letter, LFP, Climate change, Saguenay, MP, Parliament, Lithium

Mario Simard, Member of Parliament (BQ) for the Riding of Jonquière, Québec.

Key Points: 
  • Mario Simard, Member of Parliament (BQ) for the Riding of Jonquière, Québec.
  • Mr. Simard, first elected to Canadian parliament in 2019, is the vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and is the critic for natural resources for the Bloc Québécois.
  • They provide the electric vehicle sector with environmentally-friendly batteries through their production process powered by our clean Quebec hydroelectric grid."
  • "This is why, as MP for the federal riding of Jonquière, I support a project as important as that of First Phosphate for the development of LFP battery in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region."