Objectives
The Corporation’s main commercial business objectives from the date of this Annual Information Form and up to the next 12 to 18 months, subject to proper financing being secured in a timely manner, are, in no particular order, the following:
| » | Continuation of safe operations and environmental stewardship at the Corporation’s Phase-1 facilities and construction sites, anchored in the Corporation’s caring philosophy. |
| » | Updating production parameters and associated engineering of the Phase-2 Bécancour Battery Material Plant based on Anchor Customers’ product specifications. |
| » | Optimization and securing project financing for the construction and development of the Corporation’s Phase 2: the Bécancour Battery Material Plant Project and the Matawinie Mine Project. |
| » | Engagement with other top-tier battery and EV manufacturers toward complementary offtake agreement(s) for the balance of the Corporation’s Phase-2 production. |
| » | Advancement of Phase-2 Matawinie Mine Project and Bécancour Battery Material Plant Project through early works, construction planning, detailed engineering, procurement, and eventually construction once FID is reached. |
| » | Continued dialogue and engagement with local stakeholders, including the First Nations communities of Manawan (Atikamekw), Wôlinak (Abénakis) and Pessamit (Innu), to promote a shared perspective, maximize local benefits, and enhance projects’ integration within their communities. |
| » | Launch of a feasibility study for the Uatnan Mining Project. |
| » | Production of custom advanced graphite materials samples meeting battery and EV manufacturers’ specifications with a focus on quality, high purity, lot-by-lot consistency, and battery-grade performance. |
| » | Delivering on the Corporation’s sustainability commitment via the Climate Action Plan and pursuing its Sustainability Action Plan to elevate the Corporation’s policies, programs, and partnerships, and improve its global ESG performance. |
| » | Continued implementation of safety, ESG, and quality management systems in preparation for the construction and commercial stages in line with best practices, and specific lenders and customers’ requirements. |
