First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a strategic milestone for the company’s vision of becoming a leading North American supplier of lithium iron phosphate cathode active materials. The company’s recent white paper submission to the United States Department of Defense’s Defense Industrial Base Consortium has received a "Met" rating—a significant development that affirms both the technical and economic feasibility of the proposal. While a "Met" rating does not signify immediate selection for funding or contract award, it establishes the white paper as eligible for consideration over the next 36 months, contingent upon a specific DoD need and the availability of funding. This designation effectively places First Phosphate on the U.S. Department of Defense’s radar for potential future investment through the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funding mechanism. Passalacqua emphasized that this rating validates First Phosphate’s proposed project as a technically sound and economically viable solution for building a domestic supply chain of LFP cathode materials. If awarded DPA funding, First Phosphate could become the first company in North America to develop a vertically integrated phosphate production facility dedicated specifically to LFP CAM, helping meet growing demand from both civilian and defense sectors. The white paper evaluation confirmed that the company’s proposed schedule, budget, and overall plan are considered realistic and achievable, provided the necessary financial support is secured. Passalacqua noted that DPA Title III funds represent a timely and efficient mechanism for advancing this critical supply chain infrastructure. Importantly, the DoD’s assessment reinforces the strategic importance of phosphate in the production of LFP batteries, which are increasingly in demand due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and long lifecycle. As global battery markets continue to expand, particularly for electric vehicles and energy storage, reducing reliance on China’s dominance in the LFP supply chain has become a national security priority for the United States. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #cse #phos #otcqb #frspf #phosphate #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMaterials #LFPCathode #FirstPhosphate #CanadaMining #GreenEnergy #SupplyChain #QuebecMining #EVBatteries #dod