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First Phosphate secures facility lease for 10,000 tonne iron phosphate precursor plant in Quebec

Episode Summary

First Phosphate's CEO, John Passalacqua, shared exciting news with Proactive's Steve Darling, announcing that the company has successfully secured a lease for a state-of-the-art 10,000 tonne per annum iron phosphate precursor plant in Saguenay, Quebec. This facility will play a critical role in the production of cathode active material, a key component for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, as demand for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions continues to rise. Passalacqua revealed that a significant portion of the 305,000-square-foot facility will be retrofitted to support the production needs of the First Saguenay project, with its strategic location offering essential infrastructure such as natural gas, high-voltage electricity, process water, wastewater treatment, and a direct rail link across North America. The facility’s proximity to the deep-sea port of Saguenay, just 20 km away, further enhances its strategic advantage, facilitating international trade and expanding future operations on adjacent industrial land. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #phosphate #BéginLamarcheproject #CEOInterview #CompanyUpdate #StrategicGrowth #SustainableMining #GreenApproach #Geology, #Mining, #PhosphateDrilling, #ResourceEstimate, #PEA, #MountainZone, #NorthZone, #SouthZone, #DrillProgramme, #MineralExploration, #HighGradePhosphate, #GeologicalSurvey, #MiningConsultants, #3DModel, #EconomicAssessment, #ProactiveNews, #GeologicalResources, #MineralDeposit, #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews