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» Electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Every battery requires an anode. Every anode is made of ≥95% graphite. Without graphite, no EVs!

» Scalable business development serving the lithium-ion battery market with projected +500% growth in graphite demand by 2030

» Strategic mineral for economic growth and national security, as declared by the United States, the European Union, Canada, Japan, and Australia

» Carbon-neutral products through responsible mining operations, electrification of operations and clean technologies

» Social acceptability in place through support of local communities and partnership with First Nations

» Commitment to health and safety, our communities, and the environment through our “zero-harm” philosophy that underpins all our activities

» Ideally located to serve the booming North American and European battery markets as a reliable, green alternative to Chinese-controlled supply chains

» Located in Canada, a world-class mining jurisdiction, with access to exceptional infrastructure and clean, affordable hydroelectricity

» Reduced risks thanks to our Phase-1 plants, which enable us to qualify our products with customers and optimize our processes ahead of commercial production.

» The most advanced natural graphite project in North America, with the necessary talents and key permits in place to build.

» Strong interest from various governmental and paragovernmental entities in Canada and abroad to finance our Phase 2

» Canadian advantages: geopolitical stability, recognized ESG standards, pro-business environment, and free-trade agreements

» Phased integrated operations offering quality and volume to battery and EV manufacturers

» Option and joint venture agreement for the Uatnan Mining Project, with planned production of 500,000 tpa of graphite concentrate to support anticipated growth in demand for active anode material

» Development of technologies to integrate graphite recycling as demand increases

» Use of low-cost hydroelectricity with an enviable environmental profile

» Vertical integration for predictability and control of production costs

» Geographical proximity of mine and processing plant, reducing transport and logistics costs

» Strategic location in Bécancour’s battery hub, providing access to key partners and extensive industrial infrastructure

» Unrivalled technical and financial expertise of our team acquired from world-renowned natural and synthetic graphite producers

» Government and institutional shareholders supporting the development of our projects

» In-house R&D team backed by research centers to drive technological breakthroughs