UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October, 2024_____________________.

 

Commission File Number 000-54260__________________

 

FIRST PHOSPHATE CORP.

 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

1055 West Georgia Street, 1500 Royal Centre, P.O. Box 11117, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4N7

 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F           Form 40-F

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___ 

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SUBMITTED HEREWITH

 

The following documents of the Registrant are submitted herewith:

 

Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release
99.2 Technical Report

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

        First Phosphate Corp.
        (Registrant)
         
Date   October 31, 2024   By /s/“Bennett Kurtz
        (Signature)*
         
        Bennett Kurtz, Chief Financial Officer
        * Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR THE UNITED STATES

 

First Phosphate Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for Initial Mineral Resource Estimate at Bégin-Lamarche Property, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Quebec

 

Saguenay, October 31, 2024 First Phosphate Corp ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is pleased to announce that the Company has filed its Initial Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) Technical Report for the Bégin-Lamarche Project, located 50 km northwest of the City of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.

 

The Technical Report titled “Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate of The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property, Saguenay – Lac Saint-Jean Region, Northern Quėbec” dated November 1, 2024, with an effective date of September 9, 2024, was prepared by P&E Mining Consultants Inc. and is in accordance with the National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and supports the disclosures made by the Company in its news release dated September 18, 2024. A full copy of the Report is available on the First Phosphate website at www.firstphosphate.com/projects/begin-lamarche and can be found at SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company’s issuer profile.

 

MRE Highlights include:

 

3D deposit model : https://www.firstphosphate.com/BeginLamarche3D

 

Inferred pit-constrained Mineral Resource: 214.0 Mt @ 6.01% P2O5 (phosphate)

Indicated pit-constrained Mineral Resource: 41.5 Mt @ 6.49% P2O5

 

Including Mountain Zone: Indicated Mineral Resource of 9.3 Mt @ 8.19% P2O5
   Inferred Mineral Resource of 6.8 Mt @ 8.57% P2O5

 

The Deposit is open at depth

 

The deposit contains very low levels of potentially deleterious elements

 

Metallurgical Testwork indicates an anticipated apatite concentrate grade of 40% P2O5 at a 91% recovery

 

The deposit presents the potential for recovering two additional primary mineral products: a magnetite concentrate (iron) and an ilmenite concentrate (titanium)

 

 

 

 

Apatite (Phosphorus), titanium and high purity iron are all listed on the Quebec and Canadian critical minerals lists

 

Qualified Person

 

The Qualified Person independent of the issuer, responsible for estimating the Mineral Resources of the Begin-Lamarche Property, within the meaning of NI 43-101, is Mr. Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., of the firm P&E Mining Consultants Inc. Mr. Yassa has read this press release and confirms that the scientific and technical information in this press release for accuracy and compliance with NI 43-101.

 

The scientific and technical disclosure for First Phosphate included in this News Release have been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo. Mr. Laverdière is Chief Geologist of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

 

About First Phosphate Corp

 

First Phosphate is a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry. First Phosphate is committed to producing at high purity level, in responsible manner and with low anticipated carbon footprint. First Phosphate plans to vertically integrate from mine source directly into the supply chains of major North American LFP battery producers that require battery grade LFP cathode active material emanating from a consistent and secure supply source. First Phosphate holds over 1,500 sq. km of royalty-free district-scale land claims in the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada that it is actively developing. First Phosphate properties consist of rare anorthosite igneous phosphate rock that generally yields high purity phosphate material devoid of high concentrations of harmful elements.

 

 

 

 

For additional information, please contact:

 

Bennett Kurtz

Chief Financial Officer

bennett@firstphosphate.com

Tel: +1 (416) 200-0657

 

Investor Relations: investor@firstphosphate.com

Media Relations: media@firstphosphate.com

Website: www.FirstPhosphate.com

 

Follow First Phosphate:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPhosphate

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate/

 

Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements

 

This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements, including, among other things, the Company’s planned exploration and production activities, the properties and composition of any extracted phosphate, the Company’s plans for vertical integration into North American supply chains.

 

These statements and other forward-looking information are based on assumptions and estimates that the Company believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, expectations of the Company’s long term business outcomes given its short operating history; expectations regarding revenue, expenses and operations; the Company having sufficient working capital and ability to secure additional funding necessary for the exploration of the Company’s property interests; expectations regarding the potential mineralization, geological merit and economic feasibility of the Company’s projects; expectations regarding drill programs and the potential impacts successful drill programs could have on the life of the mine and the Company; mineral exploration and exploration program cost estimates; expectations regarding any environmental issues that may affect planned or future exploration programs and the potential impact of complying with existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations; receipt and timing of exploration and exploitation permits and other third-party approvals; government regulation of mineral exploration and development operations; expectations regarding any social or local community issues that may affect planned or future exploration and development programs; expectations surrounding global economic trends and technological advancements; and key personnel continuing their employment with the Company.

 

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include: limited operating history; high risk of business failure; limited resources and competition; negative cash flow from operations and the uncertainty of additional funding; no dividends; risks related to possible fluctuations in revenues and results; insurance and uninsured risks; litigation; reliance on management and key personnel; conflicts of interest; access to supplies and materials; dangers of mineral exploration and related liability and damages; risks relating to health and safety; government regulation and legal uncertainties; the company’s exploration and development properties may not be successful and are highly speculative in nature; dependence on outside parties; title to some of the Company’s mineral properties may be challenged or defective; Indigenous title and land claims; obtaining and renewing licenses and permits; environmental and other regulatory risks; risks relating to climate change; risks related to infrastructure; land reclamation requirements may be burdensome; fluctuation in commodity and materials prices; dilution; future sales by existing shareholders could cause the Company’s share price to fall; fluctuation and volatility in stock exchange prices; contagious disease and geopolitical risks; and risks related to market demands. There can be no assurance that any opportunity will be successful, commercially viable, completed on time or on budget, or will generate any meaningful revenues, savings or earnings, as the case may be, for the Company. In addition, the Company will incur costs in pursuing any particular opportunity, which may be significant.

 

 

 

 

These factors and assumptions are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors and assumptions that could affect the Company and, though they should be considered carefully, should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors described in the Company’s other documents filed with the Canadian and United States securities authorities, including without limitation the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual report on Form 20-F dated July 8, 2024 and Management Discussion and Analysis dated October 21, 2024 which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking information or information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

TECHNICAL REPORT AND

INITIAL MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

OF THE

BÉGIN-LAMARCHE PHOSPHATE PROPERTY,

SAGUENAY – LAC SAINT-JEAN REGION,

NORTHERN QUĖBEC

 

UTM NAD83 ZONE 19N 326,000 m EAST AND 5,403,000 m NORTH,

or 71°21’51” WEST LONGITUDE AND 48°45’21” NORTH LATITUDE

 

FOR

FIRST PHOSPHATE CORP.

 

NI 43-101 & 43-101F1

TECHNICAL REPORT

 

FINAL

 

Antoine Yassa, P.Geo.

 

P&E Mining Consultants Inc.

Report 466

 

Effective Date: September 9, 2024

Signing Date: October 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents
1.0 SUMMARY   1
  1.1 Property Description and Location 1
  1.2 Accessibility, Climate, Local Resources, Infrastructure and Physiography 1
  1.3 History   2
  1.4 Geological Setting, Mineralization, Deposit Type 2
  1.5 Exploration and Drilling 3
  1.6 Sample Analyses and Data Verification 3
  1.7 Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing 3
  1.8 Mineral Resource Estimate 3
  1.9 Conclusions and Recommendations 7
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE 9
  2.1 Terms of Reference 9
  2.2 Site Visit   9
  2.3 Sources of Information 9
  2.2 Units and Currency 10
3.0     RELIANCE ON OTHER EXPERTS 17
4.0     PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 18
  4.1 Location   18
  4.2 Property Description and Mineral Tenure 19
  4.3 Property Acquisition 19
  4.4 Mining Rights in Québec 20
    4.4.1 The Claim 20
    4.4.2 The Mining Lease 21
    4.4.3 The Mining Concession 21
  4.5 Environment, Permitting, Social License 21
  4.6 Additional Properties of Interest 22
  4.7 Comments on Section 4 23
5.0 ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PHYSIOGRAPHY 24
  5.1 Access   24
  5.2 Climate   24
  5.3 Infrastructure 25
  5.4 Physiography 27
6.0 HISTORY   28
  6.1 Exploration History 28
    6.1.1 1995 28
    6.1.2 2009 28
    6.1.3 2018 Secova Metals Corp. 37
    6.1.4 2020 to 2022 38
      6.1.4.1   Geological Work 38
      6.1.4.2 Geophysical Work 40
  6.2 Historical Resource Estimates 43
  6.2 Mineral Resource Estimates 43
  6.3 Past Production 43

 

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7.0     GEOLOGICAL SETTING AND MINERALIZATION 44
  7.1 Regional Geology 44
  7.2     Local and Property Geology 45
  7.3 Deposit Geology 47
  7.4 Mineralization 49
8.0 DEPOSIT TYPES   57
9.0 EXPLORATION 62
  9.1     Geological Reconnaissance and Sampling 62
  9.2 Airborne Magnetic Survey 67
  9.3 Petrographic Study 68
  9.4 Bulk Sampling 69
10.0 DRILLING 71
  10.1 2023 Drill Program 71
  10.2 2024 Drill Program 75
    10.2.1 Mountain Zone 80
    10.2.2 Northern Zone 82
    10.2.3 Southern Zone 84
11.0    SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSIS AND SECURITY 87
  11.1 Sample Preparation and Security 87
  11.2 Bulk Density Determinations 88
  11.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Review 88
    11.3.1 Performance of Homemade Reference Materials 88
    11.3.2 Performance of Blank Material 92
    11.3.3 Performance of Lab Pulp Duplicates 93
  11.4 Conclusion 94
12.0 DATA VERIFICATION 95
  12.1 Drill Hole Database Verification 95
    12.1.1 Assay Verification 95
    12.1.2 Drill Hole Data Verification 95
  12.2 2024 P&E Site Visit and Independent Sampling 95
  12.3 Conclusion 97
13.0    MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING 98
  13.1 Metallurgical Sample 98
  13.2 Mineralogy 99
    13.2.1 Mineral Content and Distribution 99
    13.2.2 Apatite 101
    13.2.3 Mineral Liberation and Exposure 101
  13.3 Mineral Processing Testwork 104
    13.3.1 Comminution Tests 104
    13.3.2 LIMS Magnetic Separation 105
    13.3.3 Flotation Concentration 105
  13.4 Recommended Next Steps 107
14.0    MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES 109
  14.1 Introduction 109
  14.2 Database 109

 

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  14.3 Data Verification 110
  14.4 Domain Interpretation 110
  14.5 Rock Code Determination 111
  14.6 Wireframe Constrained Assays 111
  14.7 Compositing 112
  14.8 Grade Capping 114
  14.9 Variography 116
  14.10 Bulk Density 116
  14.11 Block ModelLing 116
  14.12 Mineral Resource Classification 117
  14.13 P2O5 Cut-off Calculation 117
  14.14 Mineral Resource Estimate 118
  14.15 Confirmation of Estimate 119
15.0 MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES 123
16.0 MINING METHODS 124
17.0 RECOVERY METHODS 125
18.0 PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE 126
19.0 MARKET STUDIES AND CONTRACTS 127
20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, PERMITS, AND SOCIAL OR COMMUNITY IMPACTS 128
21.0 CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS 129
22.0 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 130
23.0 ADJACENT PROPERTIES 131
24.0 OTHER RELEVANT DATA AND INFORMATION 133
25.0 INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS 134
26.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 137
27.0 REFERENCES 139
28.0 CERTIFICATES 143

 

APPENDIX A DRILL HOLE PLAN 144
APPENDIX B 3-D DOMAINS 146
APPENDIX C LOG NORMAL HISTOGRAMS AND PROBABILITY PLOTS 148
APPENDIX D VARIOGRAMS 151
APPENDIX E P2O5 BLOCK MODEL CROSS SECTIONS AND PLANS 153
APPENDIX F CLASSIFICATION BLOCK MODEL CROSS SECTIONS AND PLANS 161
APPENDIX G OPTIMIZED PIT SHELL 169
APPENDIX H CLAIMS LISTING 171

 

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List of Tables

 

Table 1.1 Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate at 2.5% P2O5 Cut-off (1-4) 4
Table 1.2 Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity to P2O5 Cut-off* 6
Table 1.3 Cost Estimates for Recommended Program 8
Table 2.1 Qualified Person Responsible for this Technical Report 10
Table 2.2 Terminology and Abbreviations 11
Table 2.3 Unit Measurement Abbreviations 15
Table 5.1 Monthly Weather Statistics for the City of Saguenay 25
Table 6.1 Summary Assay Results from the Bégin Area 31
Table 6.2 Summary of 2021 Sampling Assay Results 42
Table 7.1 Drill Core Sampling and Average Whole-Rock Geochemistry 49
Table 7.2 Modal Abundance of Major Minerals Using SEM-MLA* 51
Table 7.3 Ranges of Chemical Compositions of Major Minerals from the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit 54
Table 8.1 Comparison of Igneous and Sedimentary Hosted Type of Phosphate Mineral Deposits 57
Table 10.1 Significant Mineralized Intervals from the 2023 Drill Program 74
Table 10.2 Technical Parameters of the 2023 Drill Holes 74
Table 10.3 Technical Parameters of the 2024 Drill Program 77
Table 10.4 Significant Mineralized Intervals in the 2024 Mountain Zone Drill Program 80
Table 10.5 Significant Mineralized Intervals from the 2024 Northern Zone Drilling 82
Table 10.6 Significant Mineralized Intervals in the 2024 Southern Zone Drill Program 84
Table 13.1 SGS Bégin-Lamarche Composite Sample Comparison to Lac Orignal 98
Table 13.2 Bégin -Lamarche Composite Sample Fraction Mineral Content 100
Table 13.3 Bégin-Lamarche Apatite Mineral Composition 101
Table 13.4 LIMS Magnetic Separation, Bégin-Lamarche Composite 105
Table 13.5 Flotation Test (F15) Metallurgical Balance 106
Table 14.1 Basic Statistics of Assay Database 109
Table 14.2 Rock Codes Used for the Mineral Resource Estimate 111
Table 14.3 Wireframe Constrained Assay Summary 111
Table 14.4 Composite Summary 113
Table 14.5 Grade Capping Values 115
Table 14.6 Block Model Definition 116
Table 14.7 Block Model Interpolation Parameters 117
Table 14.8 Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate at 2.5% P2O5 Cut-off (1-4) 118
Table 14.9 Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity to P2O5 Cut-off 119
Table 14.10 Average Grade of Composite Comparison with Block Model 120
Table 26.1 Cost Estimates for Recommended Program 138

 

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List of Figures

 

Figure 4.1 Location of Bégin-Lamarche Property, Québec 18
Figure 4.2 Claim Map of the Bégin-Lamarche Property 19
Figure 4.3 Location of Additional First Phosphate Properties in the Saguenay Region of Northern Québec 23
Figure 5.1 Access to the Bégin-Lamarche Property and Project 24
Figure 5.2 Regional Infrastructure 26
Figure 6.1 Outcrops in the Bégin Property Area 29
Figure 6.2 Location of Outcrop Samples on Magnetic Map 30
Figure 6.3 Anorthosite with Clinopyroxene Phenocrysts in Outcrop PS-BG-09-005 32
Figure 6.4 Shear Zone Cutting Anorthosite in Outcrop LG-BG-09.006 33
Figure 6.5 Transitional Gabbro Unit in Outcrop LG-BG-09-019 34
Figure 6.6 Troctolite Unit in Outcrop LG-BG-09-026 35
Figure 6.7 Corona Texture of Clinopyroxene Around Orthopyroxene Grains in Outcrop PS-BG-09-043 36
Figure 6.8 Work Locations on the Peribonkin Bégin Property in 2018 38
Figure 6.9 Access Roads and Sampled Locations 39
Figure 6.10 Sampled Locations at the B159 and B149 Showings 40
Figure 6.11 Mineralized Sample from the B159 Showing 41
Figure 7.1 Geological Map Showing the Location of the LSJA Suite in the Grenville Province, Québec 45
Figure 7.2 Geological Map of the LSJA Suite and Surrounding Rocks 46
Figure 7.3 Property Scale Geological Map 47
Figure 7.4 Mineralized Zones of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit 48
Figure 7.5 Massive Apatite Intervals in Northern Zone Core from Drill Hole BL-24-82 49
Figure 7.6 Major Silicate Minerals Present the Host Rocks of the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit 53
Figure 7.7 Apatite Mineralization at Bégin-Lamarche Deposit 55
Figure 7.8 Major Oxide Minerals at Bégin-Lamarche 56
Figure 8.1 Ternary Diagram of Gabbroic Rocks 58
Figure 8.2 Average Grade Versus Tonnage for Major Igneous Phosphate Deposits Worldwide 59
Figure 8.3 Generally Accepted Model for the Origin of Anorthosite 60
Figure 8.4 Model for Anorthosite Complex Development 61
Figure 8.5 Model for Magmatic Differentiation of Anorthosite 61
Figure 9.1 Location of the Surveyed Areas 62
Figure 9.2 Location of Samples and Results for Targets 1 and 2 64
Figure 9.3 Location of Samples and Results for Target 3 65
Figure 9.4 Location of Samples and Results for the Mountain Zone 66
Figure 9.5 Very High-Resolution Magnetic Survey 68
Figure 9.6 Photograph Showing Excavation of the Bulk Sample 70
Figure 9.7 Photograph of a Rock Sample Taken from the Bulk Sample 70
Figure 10.1 Interpretation of the Phosphate Layers from the 2023 Drill Holes 72
Figure 10.2 Drill Holes Location Map on DV1 Magnetic Map 73
Figure 10.3 Map Showing the 2024 Drill Program at Bégin-Lamarche 76

 

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Figure 10.4 Cross-Sectional Projection of the Mountain Zone 81
Figure 10.5 Cross-Sectional Projection of the Northern Zone 83
Figure 10.6 Cross-Sectional Projection of the Southern Zone 86
Figure 11.1 HRM Standard Results for Std-1: P2O5 89
Figure 11.2 HRM Standard Results for Std-2: P2O5 90
Figure 11.3 HRM Standard Results for Std-1B: P2O5 91
Figure 11.4 HRM Standard Results for Std-2B: P2O5 92
Figure 11.5 Results For Blank Material: P2O5 93
Figure 11.6 Scatter Plot of Actlabs Lab Pulp Duplicates: P2O5 94
Figure 12.1 P&E Site Visit Results for P2O5 96
Figure 12.2 P&E Site Visit Results for TiO2 96
Figure 12.3 P&E Site Visit Results for Fe2O3 97
Figure 13.1 Apatite Association of Ground Composite 102
Figure 13.2 Iron Oxide Association of Ground Composite 103
Figure 13.3 Ilmenite Association of Ground Composite 104
Figure 14.1 Grade-Tonne Curve ID2 Versus NN Interpolation 120
Figure 14.2 P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Easting 121
Figure 14.3 P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Northing 122
Figure 14.4 P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Elevation 122
Figure 23.1 Adjacent Properties Map 132

 

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1.0SUMMARY

 

P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”) was contracted by First Phosphate Corporation (“First Phosphate” or the “Company”) to prepare an independent Technical Report (“Report”) and initial Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property (“the Property” or “Project”), Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean Region, northern Québec. First Phosphate is a public company registered in British Columbia and listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, where it trades under the symbol PHOS. The Company’s head office is located in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

1.1PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property is located ~270 km north of Québec City, Québec and ~75 km northwest of the City of Saguenay, Québec. The Property consists of 688 contiguous CDC claims with a total area of 38,610 ha. First Phosphate fully owns the 688 claims. All the Property claims are registered with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (“MRNF”). All the claims are in good standing as of the effective date of this Report.

 

1.2ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PHYSIOGRAPHY

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property is accessible via ~50 km driving-distance on highways 170 and 172 west and northwest of the City of Saguenay. These highways connect by secondary and tertiary roads to the Property. The Bégin-Lamarche Project, which includes the area of the current Mineral Resources, is located within the limits of the Municipality of Bégin and ~9 km north of the Town of Bégin and around the Town of Lamarche.

 

The Saguenay region has a humid continental- type climate that is milder than that of the surrounding Canadian Shield and similar to that of the St. Lawrence Lowlands. Located just above the 49th parallel, the region has a very low average temperature (2.3°C) with very cold winters (average −21.1°C in January) and relatively cool summers (24.1°C on average in July).

 

The Saguenay - Lac Saint-Jean Region has a population of 280,000 inhabitants (Census Canada, 2021) and extensive industrial, agricultural, forestry and tourist industries. The region also has a significant hydro-electric system (owned by Rio Tinto) to produce electricity for the aluminum production and transformation industries. The University of Québec at Chicoutimi in the City of Saguenay houses a well-known geological department. The nearby mining operations are mainly aggregate and dimensional stone quarries. The only metallic mine is the Niobec Niobium Mine operated by Magris Resources.

 

The City of Saguenay is the sixth largest city in Québec, with an airport, a skilled industrial workforce, and established local infrastructure. Deep-water all-season port facilities at the Port of Saguenay, 30 road-km away, are linked by the Saguenay River to the St. Lawrence River at the Town of Tadoussac and, ultimately, the Atlantic Ocean. The Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Saguenay to secure access and development space at the port facilities. Furthermore, the port of Bécancour is located 260 km south-southeast of the City of Saguenay and is accessible by Highway Road 172 west to Highway 169, and then south along Highway 155 to the City of Trois-Rivieres. There are regularly scheduled flights to Saguenay from the City of Montréal.

 

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The topography of the Property consists of small hills containing numerous outcrops and small valleys covered with a thick layer of overburden. Vegetation is a mixed forest of deciduous and coniferous trees with a few lakes.

 

1.3HISTORY

 

Historically, exploration work in the Bégin-Lamarche region focused mainly on industrial minerals and dimensional stone. In the 1970s, the region was mapped by Provincial Government teams, with a focus on a large anorthosite complex. In 1986 and 1996, lake sediment samples and stream sediment samples returned anomalous values in nickel, copper and cobalt.

 

From the mid-1990s to 2022, Virginia Gold Mines, Secova Metals and local prospectors completed geophysical, lithogeochemical, and geological surveys designed to detect mainly the presence of massive magmatic sulphide mineralization associated with anorthosite. Disseminated Ni-Cu-Co sulphide mineralization showings and phosphate mineralization occurrences were found.

 

First Phosphate interest in the Bégin-Lamarche area stemmed from the presence of a 7 km long, southwesterly trending airborne anomaly and two historical grab samples taken by prospectors that returned results of 10.5% and 12.0% P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide) in a cumulate rock type with >90% oxide (magnetite and ilmenite) and apatite. In 2022, First Phosphate purchased the northern part of the Bégin Property from the local prospectors, expanded it through staking and additional acquisition deals, and commenced exploration for magmatic phosphate mineralization.

 

1.4GEOLOGICAL SETTING, MINERALIZATION, DEPOSIT TYPE

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit is hosted in an oxide-apatite gabbro intrusion within the large Proterozoic age Lac-Saint-Jean-Anorthosite (“LSJA”) Suite in the Grenville Province, Québec. The LSJA is the largest phosphate mineralized anorthosite complex worldwide.

 

The Deposit extends for 2,500 m along strike, dips steeply, and is internally offset along cross-cutting faults into three mineralized zones: 1) the Southern Zone; 2) the Northern Zone; and 3) the Mountain Zone. The Southern Zone is the largest, consisting of four phosphate layers up to 200 m thick, and extends for 1,700 m along strike. The Northern Zone consists of two phosphate layers ranging from 100 to 200 m in thickness and extends for 600 m along strike. The Mountain Zone is a single phosphate-bearing somewhat elongated mass up to 200 m in diameter and 250 m in length. Drilling at the Mountain Zone intersected massive apatite (phosphate-bearing mineral) layers up to 2 m thick.

 

Bégin-Lamarche is an anorthosite massif-hosted phosphate (apatite) mineral deposit.

 

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1.5EXPLORATION AND DRILLING

 

In 2023 and 2024, First Phosphate has carried out geological reconnaissance and sampling programs, an airborne magnetic survey, a petrographic study, bulk sampling for metallurgical testing, and diamond drilling programs. In 2023, 21 drill holes were completed for a total of 4,461 m of NQ drill core. Between January and April 2024, 99 drill holes were completed for a total of 25,929 m. In total, First Phosphate has completed 120 drill holes for 30,390 m on the Property.

 

1.6SAMPLE ANALYSES AND DATA VERIFICATION

 

It is the Author’s opinion that sample preparation, security and analytical procedures for the Bégin-Lamarche Project 2023 to 2024 drill program were adequate, and that the data are of satisfactory quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate. Future drill core sampling at the Project should include the insertion and monitoring of field and coarse reject duplicates, and 5 to 10% umpire samples of all future drill core samples at a reputable secondary laboratory.

 

Verification of the Bégin-Lamarche Project data, used for the current Mineral Resource Estimate, was undertaken by the Authors, and included a site visit sample, due diligence sampling, verification of drilling assay data, and assessment of the available QA/QC data for the recent drilling data. The Authors consider that there is satisfactory correlation between the P2O5, TiO2 and Fe2O3 assay values in First Phosphate’s database and the independent verification samples collected by the Authors and analysed at SGS. The Authors consider that sufficient verification of the Project data has been undertaken and that the supplied data are of satisfactory quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate.

 

1.7MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING

 

Metallurgical testwork has been carried out by SGS at their Québec City facility with additional support by SGS Lakefield, Ontario. Recent test results have confirmed that an apatite concentrate can be produced assaying 40% P2O5 and at over 90% recovery. Additional metallurgical test results indicate that the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit may have the potential to produce two other, possibly marketable concentrates: 1) an iron oxide (magnetite) concentrate; and 2) a titanium dioxide (ilmenite) concentrate. Further metallurgical testing is required.

 

1.8MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

 

The Mineral Resources are considered by the Authors to be amenable to open pit mining methods. The Mineral Resource Estimate is listed in Table 1.1 with an effective date of September 9, 2024. At a cut-off grade of 2.5% P2 O5, the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit contains 41.5 Mt grading 6.49% P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide), 10.69% Fe2O3 (iron oxide), and 3.31% TiO2 (titanium dioxide) in pit-constrained Indicated Mineral Resources and 214.0 Mt grading 6.01% P2O5, 10.89% Fe2O3 and 3.63% TiO2 in pit-constrained Inferred Mineral Resources. Contained metal contents are 2,692 kt of P2O5, 4.4 Mt of Fe2O3 and 1,372 kt of TiO2 in Indicated Mineral Resources and 12,851 kt of P2O5, 23.3 Mt Fe2O3 and 7,773 kt TiO2 in Inferred Mineral Resources.

 

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Table 1.1

Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate at 2.5% P2O5 Cut-off (1-4)

Class-
ification
Zone Tonnes
(Mt)
P2O5
(%)
P2O5
(kt)
Fe2O3
(%)
Fe2O3
(Mt)
TiO2
(%)
TiO2
(kt)
Indicated Mountain 9.3 8.19 758 9.95 0.9 3.23 299
Northern 32.2 6.00 1,934 10.91 3.5 3.33 1,073
Total 41.5 6.49 2,692 10.69 4.4 3.31 1,372
Inferred Mountain 6.8 8.57 584 10.34 0.7 3.68 251
Northern 44.3 6.98 3,090 11.14 5.0 3.26 1,442
Southern 162.9 5.63 9,177 10.85 17.6 3.73 6,080
Total 214.0 6.01 12,851 10.89 23.3 3.63 7,773

Notes: P2O5 = phosphorus pentoxide, Fe2O3 = iron (III) oxide or ferric oxide, TiO2 = titanium dioxide.

1.Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.

2.The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.

3.The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration.

4.The Mineral Resources in this Technical Report were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource Estimate is based on 120 drill holes totalling 29,762 m. The database contained 7,968 assays for percentage values of P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Deposit mineralized wireframes boundaries were determined from lithology, structure, and grade boundary interpretation from visual inspection of drill hole cross -sections. Seven mineralized wireframes were developed, one for the Mountain Zone, two for the Northern Zone and four for the Southern Zone. The mineralized wireframes were constructed on 50 m spaced vertical cross-sections for the Mountain and Northern Zones and 100 m spacing for the Southern Zone, with computer screen digitizing polylines on drill hole cross -sections in GEMS™. The mineralized wireframe outlines were influenced by the selection of mineralized material grading above 2.5% P2O5 that demonstrated a lithological and structural zonal continuity along strike and down dip. In some cases, mineralization grading <2.5% P2O5 was included for the purpose of maintaining mineralized zone continuity. The minimum constrained width for mineralized wireframe interpretation was 3 m of drill core length.

 

In order to regularize the assay sampling intervals for grade interpolation, a 3.0 m compositing length was selected for the drill hole intervals that fell within the constraints of the above-described Mineral Resource wireframe domains. Grade capping was investigated on the 3.0 m composite values in the database within the constraining domains to ensure that the possible influence of erratic high-grade values did not bias the grade interpolation. Three P2O5 values in the Mountain Zone Domain were capped at 23%, whereas no capping was required for other minerals and domains. The capped composites were utilized to develop variograms and for block model grade interpolation.

 

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A variography analysis was undertaken to provide a guide to determining a grade interpolation search ellipse strategy. Directional variograms were developed using the P2O5 composites for each mineralized domain where sufficient data were available. Continuity ellipses based on the observed variogram ranges were subsequently generated and utilized as the basis for grade estimation search ranges, distance weighting calculations and Mineral Resource classification criteria.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche block model was constructed using GEOVIA GEMS™ V6.8.4 modelling software. The block model consists of separate model attributes for estimated P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 grade, rock type (mineralized domain), volume percent, bulk density, and classification. All blocks in the rock type block model were initialled with a waste rock code of 99, corresponding to the surrounding country rocks. The mineralized domain was used to code all blocks within the rock type block model that contain ≥0.1% volume within the mineralized domains. These blocks were assigned the appropriate rock type code. The overburden and topographic surfaces were subsequently utilized to assign rock codes 99 and 0, corresponding to overburden and air respectively, for all blocks ≥50% above the surfaces.

 

A volume percent block model was set up to accurately represent the volume and subsequent tonnage that was occupied by each block inside the constraining mineralized domains. Consequently, the mineralized domain boundary was properly represented by the volume percent model ability to measure individual infinitely variable block inclusion percentages within that domain. The minimum percentage of any mineralized block was set to 0.1%.

 

The P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 grade blocks were interpolated with the Inverse Distance Squared (“ID2”) method. Nearest Neighbour grade interpolation (“NN”) was utilized for validation. Multiple passes were executed for the grade interpolation to progressively capture the sample points to avoid over-smoothing and preserve local grade variability. Ellipse search ranges and directions were based on the variograms. The average bulk density derived from the Author’s site visit sampling of 3.23 t/m3 was applied to all mineralized blocks.

 

It is the Author’s opinion that the drilling, assaying and exploration work on the Bégin-Lamarche Project support this Mineral Resource Estimate and are sufficient to indicate a reasonable potential for eventual economic extraction, and thus it is qualified as a Mineral Resource under the CIM definition standards. The Mineral Resource is classified as Indicated and Inferred, based on the geological interpretation, variogram performance and drill hole spacing. The Indicated Mineral Resource is initially classified for the blocks interpolated with the Pass I, which used at least three composites from a minimum of two drill holes. The Inferred Mineral Resource is classified for all remaining grade populated blocks within the mineralized domains. The classifications were adjusted by creating solids to reasonably reflect the distribution of each classification.

 

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The Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource Estimate was derived from applying a 2.5% P2O5 cut -off value to the pit-constrained block model and reporting the resulting tonnes and grades for potentially mineable areas. The P2O5 cut-off value is calculated using the parameters below:

 

  US$:CAD$ Exchange Rate:    $0.75
  P2O5 Price (32%): US$180/t (approximate two-year trailing average)
  P2O5 Price (40%): US$225/t
  P2O5 Process Recovery: 91%
  Processing Cost: CAD$14.00/t
  G&A: CAD$3.00/t
  Mining Cost: CAD$2.75/t (mineralized material and waste)
  Pit Slopes: 45°

 

The optimized pit -constrained Mineral Resource Estimate is moderately sensitive to the selection of reporting P2O5 cut-off values, as demonstrated in Table 1.2.

 

Table 1.2

Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity to P2O5 Cut-Off*

Class Cut-off
P2O5
(%)
Tonnage
(Mt)
P2O5
(%)
P2O5
(kt)
Fe2O3
(%)
Fe2O3
(Mt)
TiO2
(%)
TiO2
(kt)
Indicated 5.0 27.2 7.86 2,143 11.98 3.2 3.74 1,020
4.5 30.5 7.53 2,298 11.71 3.5 3.65 1,113
4.0 33.8 7.22 2,436 11.43 3.8 3.55 1,200
3.5 36.7 6.94 2,547 11.16 4.1 3.46 1,272
3.0 39.3 6.69 2,632 10.91 4.3 3.38 1,330
2.5 41.5 6.49 2,692 10.69 4.4 3.31 1,373
2.0 43.3 6.31 2,732 10.49 4.5 3.24 1,403
1.5 44.8 6.16 2,759 10.30 4.6 3.18 1,426
1.0 46.0 6.03 2,774 10.15 4.7 3.13 1,441
Inferred 5.0 135.8 7.16 9,732 12.13 16.5 4.03 5,470
4.5 157.2 6.84 10,748 11.83 18.6 3.94 6,190
4.0 178.1 6.53 11,639 11.52 20.5 3.85 6,849
3.5 194.2 6.31 12,242 11.26 21.9 3.76 7,303
3.0 206.1 6.13 12,633 11.05 22.8 3.69 7,605
2.5 214.0 6.01 12,851 10.89 23.3 3.63 7,772
2.0 218.7 5.92 12,959 10.79 23.6 3.59 7,860
1.5 222.5 5.85 13,025 10.69 23.8 3.56 7,919
1.0 225.6 5.79 13,064 10.60 23.9 3.53 7,958

* See notes below Table 1.1

 

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The Mineral Resource in this Technical Report were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council. Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. The Inferred Mineral Resource component of this grade estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to the Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.

 

1.9CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property contains a significant phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) Mineral Resource that is hosted in an oxide gabbro intrusion within a large anorthosite intrusive complex. The Property has potential for delineation of additional Mineral Resources associated with extension of known anorthosite-associated magmatic mineralization zones and for discovery of new magmatic mineralization zones.

 

Additional exploration and pre-development study expenditures are warranted to improve the viability of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Project and advance it through a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”). The Authors recommend that First Phosphate undertake the following exploration and pre-development program.

 

The Authors recommend additional drilling and exploration work to convert the Inferred Mineral Resources to an Indicated Mineral Resources within the Northern Zone and the Mountain Zone. The current Mineral Resource is generally open to expansion by drilling down-dip. Future drill core sampling at the Project should include the insertion and monitoring of field and coarse reject duplicates, and also 5 to 10% umpire samples of all future drill core samples at a reputable secondary laboratory.

 

Additional metallurgical testwork is also recommended. Specific recommendations follow below:

 

1.Bench-scale concentration tests on:
a.Composites representing rock type and grades similar to the Indicated Mineral Resource grades of each rock type; and
b.Pilot testing of the production of magnetite, apatite and ilmenite – confirmation of process and production of adequate sample for customer checking.

 

2.Concentrate modifications:
a.Magnetite – modification for battery iron process feed;
b.Apatite – filtration adjustments regarding fatty acid impact;
c.Apatite – agglomeration technology development for dust suppression and shipment; and
d.Ilmenite – agglomeration/pelletizing-sintering – bench scale tests.

 

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With a view to future post-PEA level studies, the Authors recommend that geomechanical drilling be undertaken to determine the characteristics of the pit walls and the rocks forming the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit and that additional metallurgical testing be completed.

 

The costs to complete the recommended programs are estimated to be CAD$4.9M (Table 1.3). The recommended programs should be completed in the next 12 to 15 months.

 

Table 1.3
Cost Estimates for Recommended Program

Program Units /
Description
Cost
Estimate
(CAD$)*
Exploration
Infill Drilling 10,000 m 2,000,000
Exploration Drilling 3,000 m 600,000
Geomechanical Drilling 2,500 m 500,000
Geomechanical Drilling Televiewer Surveys 50,000
Geomechanical Drilling for Pit Wall Slopes 1,000 m 200,000
Contingency (10%)   335,000
Subtotal Exploration   3,685,000
     
Preliminary Economic Assessment
Environmental, Permitting, Social Support   50,000
Mine Design   250,000
Metallurgical Testwork** Bench-scale Concentration and Concentrate Modification Tests 510,000
Reporting   100,000
Contingency (10%)   71,000
Subtotal PEA   781,000
     
Administration & Overhead   200,000
     
Total   4,866,000

Applicable taxes not included.

** Cost of assembling a large enough feed sample not included.

 

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2.0INTRODUCTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

2.1TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

The following Technical Report was prepared to provide a National Instrument (“NI”) 43-101 Technical Report and initial Mineral Resource Estimate of phosphate, magnetite and ilmenite mineralization contained on the Bégin-Lamarche Property, Québec, Canada, owned by First Phosphate Corporation (“First Phosphate”).

 

This Technical Report (the “Report”) was prepared by P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”) for First Phosphate Corporation (CSE: PHOS, OTC: FRSPF, FSE: KDO), a public company registered in British Columbia and listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. First Phosphate’s head office is located at:

 

1055 West Georgia St., 1500 Royal Centre,

P.O. Box 11117, Vancouver, B.C 

V6E 4N7

 

This Report has an effective date of September 9, 2024.

 

The purpose of the Report is to provide an independent initial Mineral Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Bégin-Lamarche phosphate, magnetite, ilmenite deposit (the “Deposit”) on the Bégin-Lamarche Property. This Technical Report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101F1 of the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”). The Mineral Resources Estimates described in Section 14 of this Report are considered compliant with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions.

 

2.2SITE VISIT

 

Mr. Antoine Yassa, P.Geo. of P&E, an independent Qualified Person under the regulations of NI 43-101 conducted a site visit to the Property on April 9, 2024. At that time, an independent verification sampling program was completed by Mr. Yassa, the results of which are presented in Section 12 of this Report.

 

2.3SOURCES OF INFORMATION

 

In addition to, and following the site visit, the authors (the “Authors”) of this Report held discussions with technical personnel from the Company regarding all pertinent aspects of the Project and completed a review of all available literature and documented results concerning the Property. The reader is referred to those data sources, which are listed in the References section (Section 27) of this Report, for further detail.

 

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This Report is based, in part, on internal Company technical reports, and maps, published government reports, Company letters, memoranda, public disclosure and public information as listed in the Section 27 of this Report. Sections from reports authored by other consultants have been directly quoted or summarized in this Report and are indicated where appropriate.

 

Sections 4 to 10 and 23 of this Report were prepared by William Stone, Ph.D., P.Geo., of P&E, under the supervision of Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., of P&E, who acting as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, takes responsibility for those sections of the Report as outlined in the “Certificate of Author” in Section 28. Sections 11 and 12 of this Report were prepared by Jarita Barry, P.Geo., of P&E, under the supervision of Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., who acting as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, takes responsibility for those sections of this Report as outlined in the “Certificate of Author” in Section 28. Section 13 of this Report was prepared by D. Grant Feasby, P.Eng., of P&E, under the supervision of Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., who acting as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, takes responsibility for those sections of this Report as outlined in Table 2.1 below and in the “Certificate of Author” in Section 28. Section 14 of this Report was prepared by Yungang Wu, P.Geo., and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET, of P&E, under the supervision of Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., who acting as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, takes responsibility for those sections of this Report as outlined in Table 2.1 below and in the “Certificate of Author” in Section 28. The Author acknowledges the helpful cooperation of First Phosphate’s management and consultants, particularly Mr. Gilles Laverdière, senior consulting geologist for First Phosphate, who quickly addressed all data and material requests, and responded openly and quickly to all questions.

 

TABLE 2.1
QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS TECHNICAL REPORT
Qualified PersonContracted ByReport Sections
Antoine Yassa, P.Geo.P&E Mining Consultants1 to 28

 

The Author understands that this Report will support the public disclosure requirements of First Phosphate and will be filed on SEDAR+ as required under NI 43-101 disclosure regulations.

 

2.2UNITS AND CURRENCY

 

In this Technical Report, all currency amounts are stated in Canadian dollars (“CAD$”) unless otherwise stated. At the time of this Technical Report the 24-month trailing average exchange rate between the US dollar and the Canadian dollar is 1 US$ = 1.35 CAD$ or 1 CAD$ = 0.74 US$.

 

Commodity prices are typically expressed in US dollars (“US$”) and are noted where appropriate. Quantities are generally stated in Système International d’Unités (“SI”) metric units including metric tons (“tonnes”, “t”) and kilograms (“kg”) for weight, kilometres (“km”) or metres (“m”) for distance, hectares (“ha”) for area, grams (“g”) and grams per tonne (“g/t”) for metal grades. Platinum group metal (“PGM”), gold and silver grades may also be reported in parts per million (“ppm”) or parts per billion (“ppb”). Copper metal values are reported in percentage (“%”) and parts per billion (“ppb”). Quantities of PGM, gold and silver may also be reported in troy ounces (“oz”), and quantities of copper in avoirdupois pounds (“lb”). Abbreviations and terminology are summarized in Table 2.2 and measurements and units are listed in Table 2.3.

 

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Grid coordinates for maps are given in the UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N projection or as longitude and latitude.

 

TABLE 2.2
TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
$ dollar(s)
° degree(s)
°C degrees Celsius
less than
greater than
% percent
µm Micrometre, micron
3-D three-dimensional
Actlabs Activation Laboratories Ltd.
Ag silver
AGAT AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
Al aluminum
Al2O3 aluminum oxide
ALS ALS Laboratories, part of ALS Global, ALS Limited
  Agreement-in-Principle of General Nature with the First Nation of
APGN Pekuakamiulnuatsh  Takuhikan  regarding  the  Bégin-Lamarche
  Property claims
AMCG anorthosite-mangerite-charnockite-granite
  an authorization (ATI), from the Ministère des Ressources naturelles
ATI et des Forêts (MRNF), is required before conducting impact-causing
  exploration work in Québec
Author(s), the the Author(s) of this Technical Report
CAD$ Canadian dollar
CaO calcium oxide
CDC claim désignée sur carte = map designated claim
CIM Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum
Cl chlorine
CLM continental lithospheric mantle
cln con cleaner concentrate
cm centimetre(s)
Company, the the First Phosphate Corporation company that the Report is written for
Cr chromium
CRM certified reference material
CSA Canadian Securities Administrators

 

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TABLE 2.2
TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
Cu copper
Co cobalt
CoV coefficient of variation
Deposit, the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit
$M dollars, millions
E east
EPMA electron-probe micro-analysis
F fluorine
Fe iron
Fe2O3 iron (III) oxide or ferric oxide
Fe2O3t total as iron (III) oxide
FeO iron (II) oxide or ferrous oxide
First Phosphate First Phosphate Corporation
g gram
g/t grams per tonne
Glen Eagle Glen Eagle Resources Inc.
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
H2O water
H3PO4 phosphoric acid
ha hectare(s)
Hg mercury
HIMS high intensity magnetic separation
HRM homemade reference material
ICP-OES inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry
ID identification
ID2 inverse distance squared
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISO/IEC International Organization for Standardization / International Electrotechnical Commission
k thousand(s)
K2O potassium oxide
kg kilograms(s)
km kilometre(s)
kt kilotonne(s) or thousand(s) of tonne(s)
Laurentia Laurentia Exploration Inc.
LFP lithium iron phosphate
LiDAR Light Detection and Ranging
LIMS low intensity magnetic separation
LSJA Lac-Saint-Jean-Anorthosite

 

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TABLE 2.2
TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
M million(s)
m metre(s)
m3 cubic metre(s)
Ma millions of years
Mg magnesium
MGA merchant grade acid
MgO magnesium oxide
mm millimetre
MnO manganese (II) oxide
m/s metres per second
MRE Mineral Resource Estimate
MRNF Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests
MRNQ Ministère des Ressources Naturelles du Québec
Mt mega tonne or million tonnes
N north
Na2O sodium oxide
NAD North American Datum
Ni nickel
NI National Instrument
NN nearest neighbour
No. or no. number
Novatem Novatem Inc.
nT nanotesla
NTS National Topographic System
OAGN apatite-oxide gabbronorite
OSC Ontario Securities Commission
P phosphorus
P2O5 phosphorus pentoxide
P80 80% percent passing
P&E P&E Mining Consultants Inc.
Pb lead
PEA Preliminary Economic Assessment
P.Eng. Professional Engineer
P.Geo. Professional Geoscientist
ppb parts per billion
ppm parts per million
Project, the the Bégin-Lamarche Project
Property, the the Bégin-Lamarche Property that is the subject of this Technical Report
QA quality assurance

 

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TABLE 2.2
TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
QA/QC quality assurance/quality control
QC quality control
R2 coefficient of determination
REE rare-earth elements
Report, the or this this NI 43-101 Technical Report
RM reference material
Ro Tail rougher tail
S south
S sulphur
SALSJ la Suite Anorthositique de Lac-Saint-Jean
Savoy Secova Metals Corp.
Sc scandium
SEDAR+ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval Plus
SEM-MLA scanning electron microprobe-mineral liberation analysis
SGS SGS Canada Inc., SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA., SGS SA., SGS Lakefield - SGS Minerals Services' Lakefield
Shares, the common shares of the Company
SiO2 silicon dioxide
Sn tin
Std or st dev standard deviation
t metric tonne(s)
Technical Report this NI 43-101 Technical Report
Th thorium
Ti titanium
TIMA Tescan Integrated Mineralogical Analyses
TiO2 titanium dioxide
t/m3 tonnes per cubic metre
U uranium
US$ United States dollar(s)
UTM Universal Transverse Mercator grid system
V vanadium
VLF very low frequency
Virginia Virginia Gold Mines
W west
Wt% or wt% weight percent
XRF x-ray fluorescence
Zn zinc

 

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TABLE 2.3 
UNIT MEASUREMENT ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning
μm microns, micrometre m3/d cubic metre per day
$ dollar m3/h cubic metre per hour
$/t dollar per metric tonne m3/s cubic metre per second
% percent sign m3/y cubic metre per year
% w/w percent solid by weight metre diameter
¢/kWh cent per kilowatt hour m/h metre per hour
° degree m/s metre per second
°C degree Celsius MHz megahertz
cm centimetre Mt million tonnes
d day Mtpy million tonnes per year
ft feet min minute
GWh Gigawatt hours min/h minute per hour
g/mL, g/ml, g.ml grams per millilitre mL millilitre
g/t grams per tonne mm millimetre
h hour Mt million tonnes or megatonnes
ha hectare MV medium voltage
hp horsepower MVA mega volt-ampere
Hz hertz MW megawatts
k kilo, thousands oz ounce (troy)
kg kilogram Pa Pascal
kg/t kilogram per metric tonne pH Measure of acidity
kHz kilohertz ppb part per billion
km kilometre ppm part per million
kPa kilopascal s second
kt thousands  of tonnes  or kilotonnes t or tonne metric tonne
kV kilovolt tpd metric tonne per day
kW kilowatt t/h metric tonne per hour
kWh kilowatt-hour t/h/m metric tonne per hour per metre
kWh/t kilowatt-hour per  metric tonne t/h/m2 metric tonne per hour per square metre
L litre t/m metric tonne per month
L/s litres per second t/m2 metric tonne per square metre
L/min, l/min liters per minute t/m3 metric tonne per cubic metre

 

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TABLE 2.3
UNIT MEASUREMENT ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning
L/h/m2, l/h/m2, L/hr/m2, l/hr/m2 liters per hour per square metre T short ton
lb pound(s) tpy metric tonnes per year
M million V volt
m metre W Watt
m2 square metre wt% weight percent
m3 cubic metre yr year

 

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3.0RELIANCE ON OTHER EXPERTS

 

The Authors of this Report have assumed, and relied on the fact, that all the information and existing technical documents listed in the References section of this Report are accurate and complete in all material aspects. Whereas the Authors have carefully reviewed all the available information presented, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. The Authors reserve the right, but will not be obligated to revise the Report and conclusions if additional information becomes known subsequent to the effective date of this Report.

 

Copies of the tenure documents, operating licenses, permits, and work contracts were not reviewed. Information relating to tenure was reviewed by means of the public information available through the Province of Québec’s Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (“MRNF”; the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests) on-line claim management system at https://gestim.mines.gouv.qc.ca/. The Authors have relied on this public information, and tenure information from First Phosphate and has not undertaken an independent detailed legal verification of title and ownership of the Bégin-Lamarche Property. The Authors have not verified the legality of any underlying agreement(s) that may exist concerning the licenses or other agreement(s) between third parties, but have relied on, and considers that it has a reasonable basis to rely on, First Phosphate to have conducted the proper legal due diligence.

 

Select technical data, as noted in the Report, were provided by First Phosphate and the Authors have relied on the integrity of such data.

 

A draft copy of this Report has been reviewed for factual errors by First Phosphate and the Authors have relied on First Phosphate’s knowledge of the Bégin-Lamarche Property in this regard. All statements and opinions expressed in this document are given in good faith and in the belief that such statements and opinions are not false and misleading at the effective date of this Report.

 

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4.0PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

 

4.1LOCATION

 

First Phosphate’s Bégin-Lamarche Property is located ~270 km north of Québec City, Québec and ~75 km northwest of the City of Saguenay, Québec (Figure 4.1). The centre of the current Mineral Resource area on the Property is located at approximately (NAD83 Zone 19N) 326,000 m East and 5,403,000 m North (or 71°21’51” West Longitude and 48°45’21” North Latitude). The Property is covered by NTS sheets 022D05, 022D06, 022D11, O22D012, and 022D14.

 

FIGURE 4.1LOCATION OF BÉGIN-LAMARCHE PROPERTY, QUÉBEC

 

Source: https://www.canadamaps.com/map-of-quebec-with-cities-and-towns/ (September 2024)

 

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4.2PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND MINERAL TENURE

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property consists of 688 contiguous CDC claims with a total area of 38,610 ha (Figure 4.2). First Phosphate fully owns the 688 claims. All Property claims are registered with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (“MRNF”). A full list of all the claims is presented in Appendix H of this Report. The Mineral Resources presented in Section 14 of this Report are covered by claims 2644047, 2644048, 2644049, 2655563, 2655564, 2658154 and 2658155. All the claims are in good standing as of the effective date of this Report.

 

FIGURE 4.2CLAIM MAP OF THE BÉGIN-LAMARCHE PROPERTY

 

Source: This study

Figure 4.2 Description: black outlines and no fill = claims 100% owned by First Phosphate.

 

4.3PROPERTY ACQUISITION

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property was acquired by First Phosphate through deals with local prospectors and claim staking, as follows:

 

In a Company press release dated August 24, 2022, First Phosphate announced the acquisition of 26 mineral claims covering 14 km2 in the area of Bégin, Québec for cash consideration of $210,000 plus 50,000 shares. These shares were subject to a statutory four month and one-day hold. The newly acquired claims are free from any royalty;

 

In a Company press release dated September 14, 2022, First Phosphate announced that it had staked additional mining claims in 10 areas, including Lamarche, of rich phosphate showings in and around its existing claims;

 

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In a Company press release dated March 9, 2023, First Phosphate announced that it had closed a purchase agreement with an arm's length party to acquire 13 additional mineral claims within the Bégin-Lamarche claim block representing approximately 612 ha in the area of the Saguenay - Lac Saint-Jean, Québec for consideration of $25,000, to be satisfied through the issuance of 27,173 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a deemed price of $0.92 per Share. These Shares were subject to a statutory four month and one day hold period from closing of the acquisition. The newly acquired claims are free from any royalty; and

 

In a Company press release dated July 10, 2024, First Phosphate has entered into a mineral claims purchase agreement with arm’s length parties to acquire 15 additional mineral claims within the Bégin-Lamarche claim block in the area of the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec. The effective closing date of the transaction is July 10, 2024 and compensation is to be satisfied through the issuance of 200,000 common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) at a deemed price of $0.20 per Share. These Shares are subject to a statutory four month and one day hold period from closing of the transaction and an additional escrow period of 24 months from the closing date. The newly acquired claims are free from any royalty. These claims have been transferred to and are 100% owned by First Phosphate.

 

4.4MINING RIGHTS IN QUÉBEC

 

In the Province of Québec, mining is principally regulated by the provincial government. MRNF is the provincial agency entrusted with the management of mineral substances in Québec. The ownership and granting of mining titles for mineral substances are primarily governed by the Mining Act and related regulations. In Québec, land surface rights are distinct property from mining rights. Rights in or over mineral substances in Québec form part of the domain of the State (the public domain), subject to limited exceptions for privately owned mineral substances. Mining titles for mineral substances within the public domain are granted and managed by MRNF. The granting of mining rights for privately owned mineral substances is a matter of private negotiations, although certain aspects of the exploration for and mining of such mineral substances are governed by the Mining Act.

 

4.4.1The Claim

 

A claim is the only exploration title for mineral substances (other than surface mineral substances, petroleum, natural gas and brine) currently issued in Québec. A claim gives its holder the exclusive right to explore for such mineral substances on the land subject to the claim, however, does not entitle its holder to extract mineral substances, except for sampling and only in limited quantities. In order to mine mineral substances, the claim holder must obtain a mining lease. The electronic map designation is the most common method of acquiring new claims from MRNF, whereby an applicant makes an online selection of available pre-mapped claims. In rare territories, claims can be obtained by staking.

 

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4.4.2The Mining Lease

 

Mining leases are extraction (production) mining titles that give their holder the exclusive right to mine mineral substances (other than surface mineral substances, petroleum, natural gas and brine). A mining lease is granted to the holder of one or several claims upon proof of the existence of indicators of the presence of a workable deposit on the area covered by such claims and compliance with other requirements prescribed by the Mining Act. A mining lease has an initial term of 20 years and may be renewed for three additional periods of 10 years each. Under some conditions, a mining lease may be renewed beyond the three statutory renewal periods.

 

4.4.3The Mining Concession

 

Mining concessions are extraction (production) mining titles that give their holder the exclusive right to mine mineral substances (other than surface mineral substances, petroleum, natural gas and brine).

 

Mining concessions were issued prior to January 1, 1966. After that date, grants of mining concessions were replaced by grants of mining leases. Although similar in certain respects to mining leases, mining concessions granted broader surface and mining rights and are not limited in time. A grantee must commence mining operations within five years from December 10, 2013. As is the case for a holder of a mining lease, a grantee may be required by the government, on reasonable grounds, to maximize the economic spinoffs within Québec of mining the mineral resources authorized under the concession. The grantee must also, within three years of commencing mining operations and every 20 years thereafter, send the Minister a scoping and market study in regards to mineral processing in Québec.

 

4.5ENVIRONMENT, PERMITTING, SOCIAL LICENSE

 

The Author is not aware of any foreseeable problems relating to: access, weather, surface rights for mining operations, the availability and sources of electricity and water, mining personnel, potential tailings storage areas, potential waste disposal areas, environmental liabilities, and potential process plant sites.

 

A regular permit provided by the Québec Ministry of Forest, Wildlife and Parks is required for trenching and drilling works (autorisation pour la coupe de bois aux fins de réaliser certaines activités minières en vertu de l’article 213 de la Loi sur les mines (chapitre M-13.1)). First Phosphate received Permit No. 3032439 from Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts, Québec, for drilling on the Bégin-Lamarche Property in 2024 and 2025. This permit expires March 31, 2025.

 

The Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts recently introduced a new authorization that must be obtained prior to completing any impact-causing exploration work. The new authorization was added to the Act on April 12, 2022, and came into force on May 6, 2024. The purpose of the new authorization, known as the ATI authorization, is to ensure that the concerns of neighbouring local municipalities and Indigenous communities are considered while fostering a predictable framework conducive to mining development investments and providing for improved control over the impact on their living environment from impacts related to exploration work. The ATI is based on a desire for transparency and harmonious conciliation of different land uses. It also allows the Department to impose conditions and obligations for work to be completed on land covered by claims, such that the concerns about proposed mining exploration activities expressed by local municipalities and Indigenous communications are considered. Therefore, impact-causing exploration work is now subject to authorization before being undertaken.

 

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All claims of the Bégin-Lamarche Property are under an Agreement-in-Principle of General Nature (“APGN”) with the First Nation of Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan. First Phosphate must request authorization from community councils prior to proceeding with exploration work, logging, and blasting and bulk sampling; authorization of which is embedded within a government ATI permit. An ATI permit was issued by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts for Bégin-Lamarche on June 5, 2024. This permit expires June 4, 2026.

 

4.6ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES OF INTEREST

 

First Phosphate’s flagship phosphate property, Lac Orignal (P&E, 2023), and its prospective phosphate properties occur mainly to the north and west of the Bégin-Lamarche Property (Figure 4.3). Nevertheless, the Bégin-Lamarche Property is the sole focus of this Report.

 

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FIGURE 4.3LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FIRST PHOSPHATE PROPERTIES IN THE SAGUENAY REGION OF NORTHERN QUÉBEC

 

Source: First Phosphate website (September 2024)

 

4.7COMMENTS ON SECTION 4

 

Additional permits may be required for any future Project exploration or development. To the extent known, there are no other significant factors and risks that may affect access, title, or right or ability to perform work on the Bégin-Lamarche Property.

 

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5.0ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PHYSIOGRAPHY

 

5.1ACCESS

 

First Phosphate’s Bégin-Lamarche Property is accessible via ~50 km driving-distance on highways 170 and 172 west and northwest of the City of Saguenay (Figure 5.1). These highways are connected by secondary and tertiary roads to the Property. The Bégin-Lamarche Project, which includes the area of the current Mineral Resource, is located within the limits of the Municipality of Bégin and ~9 km north of the Town of Bégin and around the Town of Lamarche.

 

FIGURE 5.1ACCESS TO THE BÉGIN-LAMARCHE PROPERTY AND PROJECT

 

Source: This study

 

5.2CLIMATE

 

The Saguenay region has a humid continental- type climate that is milder than that of the surrounding Canadian Shield and similar to that of the St. Lawrence Lowlands. Located just above the 49th parallel, the region has a very low average temperature (2.3°C), which results from significant temperature variations involving very cold winters (average −21.1°C in January) and relatively cool summers (24.1°C on average in July).

 

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The weather statistics presented in Table 5.1 represent the average value of the various meteorological parameters for each month of the year for a 30-year period ending in 2020.

 

TABLE 5.1
MONTHLY WEATHER STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF SAGUENAY
Parameter Month
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Mean                        
Daily Max -9.7 -7.4 -0.7 7.4 16.6 22.3 24.5 23.4 18.2 9.9 2.3 -5.1
Temp. (oC)                        
Mean                        
Daily  Min -20.4 -18.7 -11.8 -3.2 3.7 9.6 12.9 11.8 6.9 1.4 -5.4 -13.9
Temp. (oC)                        
Average                        
Rainfall 6.9 4.9 15.2 39.4 74.5 88.9 112.1 100 101.6 84.4 32.5 12.5
(mm)                        
Average                        
Snowfall 61.8 52.3 48.7 23.3 3.4 0 0 0 0 7.6 39.4 65.1
(cm)                        

Source: Climate Data for Canadian Forces Base Bagotville 1991 to 2020

 

5.3INFRASTRUCTURE

 

The Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region has a population of 280,000 inhabitants (Census Canada, 2021) and has extensive industrial, agricultural, forestry and tourist industries. It also has a significant hydro-electric system (owned by Rio Tinto) to produce electricity for the aluminum production and transformation industries. The University of Québec at Chicoutimi in the City of Saguenay houses a well-known geological department. The nearby mining operations are mainly aggregate and dimensional stone quarries. The only metallic mine in the area is the Niobec Niobium Mine operated by Magris Resources.

 

The City of Saguenay is the sixth largest city in Québec, with an airport, a skilled industrial workforce, and established local infrastructure. Deep-water all-season port facilities at the Port of Saguenay, 30 road-km away, are linked by the Saguenay River to the St. Lawrence River at the Town of Tadoussac and, ultimately, the Atlantic Ocean (Figures 5.1 and 5.2). The Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Saguenay to secure access and development space at the port facilities. Furthermore, the port of Bécancour is located 260 km south-southeast of the City Saguenay and is accessible by Highway Road 172 west to Highway 169, and then south along Highway 155 to the City of Trois-Rivieres. In addition, the Company announced in a press release dated September 9, 2024, that it has secured a facility lease for a 10,000 tonne per annum iron phosphate cathode active material per-cursor plant in Saguenay (borough of La Baie).

 

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The City of Saguenay is also connected by rail to Montréal and is served by the Bagotville Airport, which shares the Canadian Forces Base Bagotville aerodrome. The airport operates daily flights to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and flights to Québec City and Sept-Îles.

 

FIGURE 5.2REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Source: This Study

 

The main infrastructure at the Bégin-Lamarche Property are the access roads, which are generally in good condition. The Property is large enough to support mining operations, infrastructure, mineral process facilities, and waste rock and tailings storage facilities. Water is abundant in the Property area. Grid power is available at the nearby Towns of Bégin and Lamarche. The Hydro-Québec Main Powerline is located as close as 10 km east of the Property.

 

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5.4PHYSIOGRAPHY

 

The topography of the Property consists of small hills containing numerous outcrops and small valleys covered with a thick layer of overburden. Vegetation is a mixed forest of deciduous and coniferous trees with a few lakes.

 

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6.0HISTORY

 

The information in this section is summarized from mainly company assessment reports GM 57006 (1995), GM 65097 (2010) and GM 73598 (2023). Note that figure coordinates use the projection UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N.

 

6.1EXPLORATION HISTORY

 

Historically, exploration work in the Bégin-Lamarche region (i.e., sheet SNRC 22D11) focused mainly on industrial minerals and dimension stone. Mica and possibly calcite mines were developed, starting in the 1930s (GM 06255, 1939). In the 1970s, the region was mapped by Provincial Government teams led by Laurin and Sharma (1972, 1975). In 1986, the MRNQ published the results of a regional lake sediment survey that had been completed (Choinière, 1986a and 1986b). Most of the work completed in the area since the early 1990s appears to be related to exploration for magmatic Ni-Cu-Co sulphide deposits.

 

6.1.11995

 

The discovery of a major magmatic Ni-Cu-Co deposit in troctolites at Voisey’s Bay, Labrador in the early 1990s, led to a global exploration effort to locate and evaluate troctolite bodies for massive sulphide potential. As a result, the anorthosite complexes in the Grenville Province were targeted for such deposits.

 

The Bégin area was prospected by Virginia Gold Mines (“Virginia”) through IOS Geoscientific Services, starting in 1995 (GM 57006). A troctolite dyke ~100 m thick outcrops for 40 km in the Townships of Taché, Bourget and Bégin ~10 km east of Saint-Nazaire. This intrusion had previously been the subject of a Master's Thesis by Cȏté (1986). Stream sediment samples from the area returned anomalous values of Ni, Cu and Co (Barrette, 1996).

 

6.1.22009

 

In 2009, the Bégin area was included in SOQUEM’s Generation Grenville Program (GM 65097). The associated mapping and prospecting campaign was completed by Virginia between May 11 and 14, 2009. During the fieldwork, 84 outcrops and 5 erratic boulders were described and 28 were sampled for geochemical analysis. All outcrop locations are shown in Figure 6.1, the sampled locations are shown in Figure 6.2, and selected assay results are listed in Table 6.1.

 

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FIGURE 6.1OUTCROPS IN THE BÉGIN PROPERTY AREA

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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FIGURE 6.2LOCATION OF OUTCROP SAMPLES ON MAGNETIC MAP

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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TABLE 6.1
SUMMARY ASSAY RESULTS FROM THE BÉGIN AREA
Rock
Sample
ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Co
(ppm)
Cu
(ppm)
Ni
(ppm)
Easting Northing
189851 333,113 5,398,283 170 9 1,090
189929 330,255 5,398,624 141 1,230 573

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

During the 2009 work, the rock unit observed was anorthosite. The anorthosite is massive and composed of plagioclase, pyroxenes and magnetite and minor quartz and biotite. Phenocrysts of clinopyroxene (1 to 5 cm) were observed (Figure 6.3). The anorthosite is intruded by thin dykes of very magnetic pyroxenite. The dykes have a very-fine grain size and are locally aphanitic. The different rock units are cut by many faults and shear zones (Figure 6.4).

 

In contact with the anorthosite, a troctolite unit was identified. The transitional contact passes through an anorthosite phase, then a gabbro phase (Figure 6.5), and finally the troctolite phase (Figure 6.6). The troctolite consists of plagioclase, clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, olivine and magnetite. It has a cumulate texture characterized by grains of olivine set in a plagioclase-dominated groundmass.

 

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FIGURE 6.3ANORTHOSITE WITH CLINOPYROXENE PHENOCRYSTS IN OUTCROP PS-BG-09-005

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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FIGURE 6.4SHEAR ZONE CUTTING ANORTHOSITE IN OUTCROP LG-BG-09.006

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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FIGURE 6.5TRANSITIONAL GABBRO UNIT IN OUTCROP LG-BG-09-019

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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FIGURE 6.6TROCTOLITE UNIT IN OUTCROP LG-BG-09-026

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

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Corona textures of greenish clinopyroxenes around burnt orange coloured orthopyroxene are present (Figure 6.7). Cumulate textures were also observed in the gabbros.

 

FIGURE 6.7CORONA TEXTURE OF CLINOPYROXENE AROUND ORTHOPYROXENE GRAINS IN OUTCROP PS-BG-09-043

 

Source: GM 65097 (2010)

 

Despite the traverses completed in the area, the southern contact between the anorthosite and the troctolite could not be found. The extent of the troctolite unit remains to be determined. A day of reconnaissance farther to the northeast resulted in the troctolite being found. This discovery opened the door to new areas for exploration.

 

In terms of mineralization, sample 189929 (Table 6.1) from outcrop LG-BG-034 indicated the presence of magmatic sulphide mineralization 35 km northwest of the City of Saguenay (GM 65097). The mineralization was discovered in a trench excavated on a geophysical target and consisted of disseminated pyrite, chalcopyrite and magnetite in anorthositic gabbro. Sample 1489929 (LG-BG -034) returned 1,230 ppm Cu and 573 ppm Ni. Approximately 2.9 km to the east, near Fortin Pond, sample 189851 (PS-GB-09-002; UTM NAD83 Zone 19, 333,113 m E 5,398,283 m N) returned 2.83% Cr2O3 and 40.2% Fe2O3 in anorthosite.

 

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In the Bégin area, the exploration work aimed to find the presence of rock that could be associated with magmatic Ni-Cu mineralization. The troctolite unit discovered during previous work was re-mapped and extended to the northeast of the lineament. In the Bégin area, a more extensive surface exploration campaign was recommended in order to locate the southern contact between the anorthosite and the troctolite. More detailed work could be done to the northeast of the main lineament, where only a single day of reconnaissance work was completed and the troctolitic unit was found.

 

6.1.32018 Secova Metals Corp.

 

Secova Metals Corp. (“Savoy”) worked their Peribonkin Bégin Property in 2018 and submitted an assessment report (GM 70766) (Figure 6.8). Their exploration focused mainly on the mafic and ultramafic rocks. Mafic rocks were considered favourable hosts for massive magmatic sulphide mineralization, and therefore peridotites, pyroxenites, and olivine-gabbros were prospected as exploration targets. Disseminated sulphides and local occurrences of semi-massive and massive sulphide veins with elevated contents of Cu and Ni were known in the area. The margins of the intrusions and the bases of differentiated sills and plutons were favourable sites for sulphide mineralization.

 

At the historical sample sites visited, Secova reported disseminated pyrite, chalcopyrite and magnetite mineralization in gabbro-anorthosite. Prospecting identified additional outcrops with potential to host mineralization. An additional location was identified to have oxidized, brecciated pockets within anorthosite containing abundant magnetite and <1% sulphides. Mineralization was observed at many other locations (Figure 6.8) on the Property, and appeared to be structurally controlled within a mafic host rocks.

 

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FIGURE 6.8WORK LOCATIONS ON THE PERIBONKIN BÉGIN PROPERTY IN 2018

 

Source: GM 70766 (2018)

 

6.1.42020 to 2022

 

Geological and geophysical exploration programs were completed by prospectors on the Property before the northern part of it was sold and transferred to First Phosphate in 2022. The following information is summarized from company assessment report GM 73598 (2023).

 

6.1.4.1Geological Work

 

In December 2020, two prospectors travelled logging roads that were under construction and found newly exposed mineralized zones (Figure 6.9). During the winter of 2021, they were able to explore around their main discovery, B159 (Figure 6.10). The mineralization at B159 was disseminated copper-nickel sulphides. In the spring, mineralization was also discovered at B149. A beepmat was used on several surrounding outcrops.

 

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FIGURE 6.9ACCESS ROADS AND SAMPLED LOCATIONS

 

Source: GM 73598 (2023)

Note: red lines = roads, dots = sample locations.

 

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FIGURE 6.10SAMPLED LOCATIONS AT THE B159 AND B149 SHOWINGS

 

Source: GM 73598 (2023)

Note: dots = sampled locations.

 

In the fall of 2022, a small excavator was used to clean a few outcrops around the B159 showing. Mafic and ultramafic rocks with large pyroxene grains and disseminated sulphides were exposed in outcrops and sampled (Figure 6.11). Many of the samples collected here resemble the Bégin Showing, described in Section 6.1.2 above. Eight samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis and several others analysed with a portable XRF spectrometer by crushing the rock to 100 µm, followed by quartering, pelleting and analysis. The assay results are listed in Table 6.2. In 2023, geologist Christian Tremblay noticed that there were abnormally high values of scandium.

 

6.1.4.2Geophysical Work

 

A beepmat carpet was used, but only magnetic results were produced. A small ground magnetic exploration survey with a McPhar 700 device and a VLF survey with a Scintrex Omni+ device were completed on a grid. As part of the 2022 land deal, First Phosphate completed an airborne survey (GM 72942) on this property at the same time as on the adjoining part of the Property sold and transferred to them. The results of the First Phosphate airborne geophysical survey are summarized in Section 9 of this Report.

 

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FIGURE 6.11MINERALIZED SAMPLE FROM THE B159 SHOWING

 

Source: GM 73598 (2023)

 

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Table 6.2

Summary of 2021 Sampling Assay Results

Sample
ID
Method Easting* Northing*

Ag

(ppm)

Co

(ppm)

Cr

(ppm)

Cu

(ppm)

Fe

(%)

Mg (%)

Ni

(ppm)

P

(ppm)

S

(%)

Sc

(ppm)

Sn

(ppm)

Ti

(%)

V

(ppm)

Zn

(ppm)

B159 XRF 328,790 5,399,752     1,230 1,240     760       16     97
B163 XRF 328,755 5,399,758       145 15.73   470   0.25         164
B164 XRF 328,819 5,399,749     1,730 990 8.65   710   0.41     1.29   287
B165 XRF 328,806 5,399,751     2,060 980 8.91   1090   0.47     0.99   106
B275 XRF 328,854 5,399,816     1,460 970 8.81   890   0.52     1.02   444
B140 ALS 328,808 5,399,823     3,032 1,420 9.95 1.84 1295 1324 0.51   42 0.72 443 161
B140   328,808 5,399,823     3,032 1,420 9.95 1.84 1295 1324 0.51   42 0.72 443 161
B141   328,835 5,399,777     2,717 842 9.80 2.02 916 1326 0.25   42 0.67 383 133
B275   328,854 5,399,816 0.32 78.3 1,200 1,015 10.10 8.70 573 40 0.65 94.0 0.4 555 337 70
B140 ALS 328,808 5,399,823 0.37 80.3 1,220 1,090 10.4 8.73 701 40 0.76 104.5 0.5 0.63 357 68
B141   328,835 5,399,777     2,717 842 9.80 2.02 916 1326 0.25   42 0.67 383 133
B159   328,790 5,399,752 0.43 84.4 1,040 1,285 9.54 7.67 749 60 0.84 89.6 0.4 0.53 309 64
B159   328,791 5,399,753 0.08 67.5 43 337 9.99 4.24 347 90 0.44 27.7 0.8 0.81 209 102
B275   328,854 5,399,816 0.32 78.3 1,200 1,015 10.1 8.70 573 40 0.65 94.0 0.4 0.56 337 70
B148 ALS 329,402 5,399,780 0.22 86.7 388 645 11.70 8.61 420 100 0.76 105.0 0.3 0.57 295 97
B148 XRF 329,402 5,399,780     1,765 623 10.32 2.24 829 1374 0.38   30 0.63 348 790
B149 ALS 329,522 5,399,838 0.30 281 121 2,910 12.65 6.15 1485 60 2.76 27.8 1.1 0.18 77 162
B149 XRF 329,522 5,399,838   250 1,047 2,891 13.55 1.65 2366 1536 2.53   30 0.22 110  
B150 ALS 329,503 5,399,876 0.36 72.4 547 1,080 9.63 5.90 532 50 0.96 71.0 0.6 0.59 305 69
B150 XRF 329,503 5,399,876   136 1,833 1,195 7.77 1.07 1026 1400 0.69     0.54 286 207
B170 XRF 329,549 5,399,820   94 1,234 136 6.34 1.21 544 1415 0.02   16 0.46 216 619
B302 ALS 329,520 5,399,846 0.12 129.5 183 840 15.00 10.30 681 40 1.39 38.2 0.6 0.24 110 182
B304 ALS 329,583 5,399,727 0.21 79.6 375 476 11.15 8.45 284 110 0.55 108.0 0.3 0.65 323 88
B305 ALS 329,145 5,399,544 0.11 62.9 482 265 10.05 8.32 186 100 0.19 102.5 0.3 0.58 334 79

Source: GM 73598 (2023)                      Note: * coordinates in UTM NAD83 Zone 19N.

 

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First Phosphate interest in the Bégin-Lamarche area stemmed from the presence of a 7 km long, southwesterly trending airborne anomaly and two historical grab samples taken by prospectors that returned results of 10.5% and 12.0% P2O5 in a cumulate with >90% oxide (magnetite and ilmenite) and apatite.

 

6.2       HISTORICAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

 

There are no historical resource estimates reported for the Property.

 

6.2       MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

 

There are no previous compliant Mineral Resources reported for the Property.

 

6.3       PAST PRODUCTION

 

There has been no past production of phosphorous, iron and titanium on the Property. Muscovite was produced from pegmatites on the Bégin Property in the 1930s (GM 06255).

 

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7.0       GEOLOGICAL SETTING AND MINERALIZATION

 

7.1       REGIONAL GEOLOGY

 

The Lac-Saint-Jean Anorthosite (“LSJA”) Suite occurs in the central part of the Grenville Structural Province (Figure 7.1; Higgins and Breemen, 1992). The Grenville Structural Province is a ~1,600 km long and ~350 km wide Mesoproterozoic orogenic belt along the southeastern margin of the Canadian Shield. The Grenville contains numerous anorthosite massifs and anorthosite-mangerite-charnockite-granite (“AMCG”) suites, such as the LSJA Suite (Hébert et al., 2005).

 

The LSJA Suite consists of anorthosite, leuconorite, leucotroctolite, norite, olivine-bearing gabbro, gabbro, pyroxenite, peridotite, dunite, nelsonite, magnetitite, and rare charnockite–mangerite units (Hébert et al., 2005). All the rock types are composed of plagioclase with variable amounts of pyroxene and olivine (Higgins et al., 2002). Plagioclase is primarily andesine and labradorite (An45 to An60; Higgins and Breemen, 1992).

 

The host rocks of the LSJA Suite are the Chicoutimi Gneiss Complex (~1,530 Ma), the Saguenay Gneiss Complex (~ 1,506 Ma), the Hulot Complex (~1,434 Ma), the Cap à l’Est Gneiss Complex, and the Cyriac Rapakivi Granite (~1393 to 1383 Ma) (Higgins and Breemen, 1996; Hébert et al., 2005). These units are Grenvillian orthogneisses and paragneisses.

 

The anorthosites of the LSJA Suite are interpreted to have intruded in multiple phases over ~170 million years, starting at 1,160 million years ago (Higgins et al., 2002). The Suite defines three periods of magmatism: 1) between 1,160 and 1,140 Ma; 2) between 1,082 to 1,050 Ma; and 3) between 1,020 and 1,000 Ma (Higgins and Breemen, 1996). An accurate emplacement age for Bégin-Lamarche Deposit has not been determined.

 

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Figure 7.1 Geological Map Showing the Location of the LSJA Suite in the Grenville Province, QuÉbec

 

Source: Modified by Banerjee (2023) from Higgins et al. (2002) and Bedard (2009)

Figure 7.1 Description: Location of the Lac-Saint-Jean Anorthosite (“LSJA”) Suite and the Bégin-Lamarche Property and other anorthosite bodies within the Grenville Province of Canada. The ages of the anorthosite bodies are also shown (in billion years). WB=White Bear Arm anorthosite, LF=Lac Fournier lobe, RR=riviere Romaine lobe.

 

7.2       LOCAL AND PROPERTY GEOLOGY

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property area is underlain mainly by rocks of the LSJA Suite (Laurin and Sharma, 1972, 1975) (Figure 7.2). The Suite consists of lobes emplaced during successive magmatic injections (Hébert, 1998). The main rock types are norite, gabbro, troctolite, anorthosite and ultramafic rocks (including nelsonite), which are cross-cut by pyroxenite dykes (Hébert et al., 2009. The Property is crossed by the Mesoproterozoic Bégin Megadyke (Figures 7.2 and 7.3) (GM 73598). The dyke is composed of leucotroctolite and has been traced for distances of 2,000 m along strike and 200 m across strike.

 

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The Bégin-Lamarche area rocks show a foliation trending east-northeast and dipping steeply north. Several shear zones trending northeast intersect the rock units (GM 65097). Prograde regional metamorphism is to granulite facies followed by retrograde metamorphism to upper amphibolite facies.

 

Figure 7.2 Geological Map of the LSJA Suite and Surrounding Rocks

 

Source: MB 2024-07 

Figure 7.2 Description: Map showing the distribution of the main geological units surrounding the LSJA (orange) with the main geochronological dates of the regional units, the major deformation zones, the area mapped during the 2023 field program (outlined in black), and the Bégin Leucotroctolite Megadyke (outlined red) (modified from Hebert et al., 2009c).

 

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Figure 7.3              Property Scale Geological Map

 

Source: MB 2024-08 (2024) 

Figure 7.3 Description: Geological map of the LSJAS in the study area with megadykes (modified from SIGEOM, 2024). Fe-Ti-P mineralization indicated by green stars and Fe-Ti-V mineralization by red stars. The red polygons represent study areas, of which the northern one (the rectangle) roughly coincides with the location of the current Mineral Resources.

 

7.3       DEPOSIT GEOLOGY

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit is hosted in oxide-apatite peridotite intrusions within the LSJA Suite. The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit as defined in drilling extends for 2,500 m along strike and dips are steeply to the west-northwest or east-southeast. The Deposit is internally offset along cross -cutting faults into three main phosphate mineralized zones: 1) the Southern Zone; 2) the Northern Zone; and 3) the Mountain Zone (Figure 7.4).

 

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Figure 7.4Mineralized Zones of the BÉgin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit

 

 

Source: This Study

 

The Southern Zone, the largest of the three mineralized zones, consists of four phosphate layers, one of which has a thickness of up to 200 m and extends for 1,700 m along strike. The Northern Zone consists of two phosphate layers (Northeast and Northwest Domains) that are up to 100 m thick and extend for 500 m along strike. The Mountain Zone is a single phosphate-bearing mass up to 200 m in diameter and 250 m in length with a northwest dip. Drilling at the Mountain Zone intersected massive apatite (phosphate-bearing mineral) layers up to 2 m thick (Figure 7.5).

 

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Figure 7.5Massive Apatite Intervals in Northern Zone Core from Drill Hole BL-24-82

 

Source: First Phosphate website (September 25, 2024)

 

7.4       MINERALIZATION

 

The summary below is derived largely on the work of Banerjee (2023), which was based on the sampling of nine drill holes from the Southern and Northern Zones (Table 7.1).

 

The mineral apatite at the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit is hosted in peridotite. The major minerals forming the peridotite are olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, plagioclase, amphibole, apatite, ilmenite, and magnetite. Biotite, Al-spinel and pyrrhotite occur as accessory minerals (<5%). Common alteration minerals are serpentine and iddingsite. Cross-cutting calcite and serpentine veins are also common in some samples with high whole-rock Cl contents.

 

Based on the modal abundances of olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, and plagioclase, the peridotite host rock can be more specifically characterized as olivine gabbronorite with phaneritic texture. Estimated modal abundances of the major minerals in drill core are given in Table 7.2. A brief description of the major minerals of the Deposit is provided below.

 

Table 7.1

Drill Core Sampling and Average Whole-rock Geochemistry

Sample

ID

Zone

Drill Hole

ID

Depth

(m)

P2O5

(%)

Cl

(%)

1* South BL-23-12 147.1 12.35 0.1
2* South BL-23-12 150.1 12.35 0.1
3* South BL-23-12 152.7 12.35 0.13

 

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Table 7.1

Drill Core Sampling and Average Whole-rock Geochemistry

Sample

ID

Zone

Drill Hole

ID

Depth

(m)

P2O5

(%)

Cl

(%)

4* South BL-23-12 155.8 12.35 0.07
5* South BL-23-13 139.6 13.43 0.11
6* South BL-23-13 142.0 13.43 0.12
7* South BL-23-13 144.9 13.43 0.17
8* South BL-23-13 145.9 13.43 <0.01 to 0.17
9* North BL-23-06 246.1 9.27 0.73
10* North BL-23-06 248.3 9.27 0.46
11* North BL-23-06 250.3 9.27 0.46 to 0.81
12* North BL-23-06 251.3 9.27 0.81
13* North BL-23-01 208.9 9.64 to 11.61 0.55 to 1.01
14* North BL-23-01 190.5 9.45 to 10.43 0.30 to 0.33
15* North BL-23-10 122.85 11.46 0.09
16** South BL-23-14 51.0 8.10 0.06
17** South BL-23-14 54.3 8.10 0.06
18** South BL-23-14 55.0 8.10 0.06
19** South BL-23-14 56.8 8.10 0.06
20** South BL-23-15 137.4 4.02 0.04
21** South BL-23-15 139.3 4.02 0.04
22** South BL-23-15 140.8 4.02 0.04
23** South BL-23-15 142.6 4.02 0.04
24** North BL-23-03 58.6 10.68 0.04
25** North BL-23-03 63.0 10.68 0.04
26** North BL-23-18 108.0 9.07 0.04
27** North BL-23-18 110.0 9.07 0.04
28** North BL-23-18 114.2 9.07 0.04

Source: Banerjee (2023) 

Notes: * Samples with high whole-rock Cl contents. 

** Samples with low whole-rock Cl contents.

 

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Table 7.2

Modal Abundance of Major Minerals Using Sem-mla*

Sample

IDs

Zone

Drill Hole

ID

Depth

(m)

Olivine Serpentine

Ortho-

pyroxene

Clino-

pyroxene

Amphibole Apatite Magnetite Ilmenite
3** South BL-23-12 152.7 15 8 <1 <1 <1 46 7 13
7** South BL-23-13 144.9 8 25 <1 3 <1 31 8 9
9** North BL-23-06 246.1 53 5 2 2 4 17 1 1
12** North BL-23-06 251.25 11 21 <1 2 <1 31 6 15
13** North BL-23-01 208.9 16 33 <1 4 <1 24 5 5
15** North BL-23-10 122.85 8 25 <1 3 <1 31 8 9
24*** North BL-23-03 58.6 17 2 11 1 1 23 10 15
28*** North BL-23-18 114.2 1 1 41 2 5 32 5 16

Source: Banerjee (2023) 

Notes: * SEM-MLA = scanning electron microprobe-mineral liberation analysis. 

** Samples with high whole-rock Cl contents. 

*** Samples with low whole-rock Cl contents.

 

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Olivine (Mg2SiO4 - Fe2SiO4) is the dominant mineral. Olivine crystals of the peridotite are subhedral in shape. The crystals range in size from ~0.2 to 3 mm. Equant crystals of olivine are common (Figure 7.6A and 7.6B). Olivine crystals are generally fractured, and the fractures are filled with serpentine. Many olivine crystals from rock samples with high whole-rock Cl contents are altered to iddingsite. Additional alteration products of olivine are saponite and celadonite (Laverne et al., 2006; Singh et al., 2023), which occur in samples with high and low whole-rock Cl contents. Olivine has end-member compositions of forsterite (Mg2SiO4: 49.1 to 54.6 mol%) and fayalite (Fe2SiO4 : 45.4 to 50.9 mol%). There is little variability in contents of SiO2 (34.4 to 35.2%), MnO (0.56 to 0.59%), and CaO (0.01 to 0.03%) (Table 7.3).

 

Orthopyroxene (Mg2Si2O6 - Fe2Si2O6) crystals are mostly subhedral in shape and equant in size (~0.5 to 2.0 mm; Figures 7.6C and 7.6D). They are associated with magnetite, ilmenite and apatite, and are less altered than olivine.

 

Clinopyroxene ((Ca,Mg,Fe)(Mg,Fe)Si2O6) crystals are less abundant than orthopyroxene (Figure 7.6D) and are also generally subhedral. Crystals range in size from ~0.5 to 2 mm.

 

Plagioclase (NaAlSi 3O8 - CaAl2Si2O8) crystals are euhedral to subhedral (Figure 7.6E and 7.6F) and mostly equant in size ranging from ~0.5 to 2 mm. End-member compositions are (44.1 to 48.4 mol.% anorthite, 51.5 to 52.7 mol.% albite, and 0.1 to 0.22 mol.% orthoclase. There is little variability in contents of SiO2 (55.0 to 55.8%) and Al2O3 (27.9 to 28.2%) (Table 7.3).

 

Amphibole (Na, K)0-1(Na, Ca, Mg, Fe2+, Mn2+, Li)2(Mg, Fe2+, Fe3+, Al, Mn, Zn, Cr, Ti, Li)5(Si, Al)8 O22(OH, F, Cl, O)2) crystals are identified under the optical microscope from the samples with low whole-rock Cl contents. The crystals are mostly subhedral in shape. Alteration of amphibole and plagioclase to clay minerals has been reported (Proust et al., 2006) (Figure 7.6F).

 

Apatite (Ca5(PO4)3F) mostly occurs as individual crystals associated with oxide minerals, orthopyroxene, olivine, and amphibole (Figure 7.7). Inclusions of apatite within olivine and orthopyroxene occur locally. Apatite crystals are euhedral to subhedral in shape and range in size from ~0.3 to 3 mm. Late-stage veinlets of serpentine cross-cutting apatite are common in the peridotite (Figure 7.7F). Apatite crystals have narrow ranges of CaO (54.8 to 55.4%) and P2O5 (41.8 to 42.4%) contents. The contents of SiO2 (≤0.04%), MnO (0.05 to 0.16%), MgO (0.04 to 0.15%), and FeO (0.14 to 0.31%) are low (Table 7.3). The contents of F (2.63 to 3.00%) are higher than Cl (660 to 860 ppm) and H2O (0.34 to 0.53%) (Table 7.3). Mole fraction values of fluorapatite (XApFAp) range from 0.71 to 0.80 (Table 7.3), as calculated following the procedure of Piccoli and Candela (2002).

 

Ilmenite (FeTiO3) and magnetite (Fe3O4) are the two dominant oxide minerals. Both minerals occur as euhedral to subhedral grains that range in size from ~0.2 to 1.5 mm in diameter (Figure 7.8).

 

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Figure 7.6 Major Silicate Minerals Present the Host Rocks of the BÉgin-Lamarche Deposit

 

 

Source: Banerjee (2023)

Figure 7.6 Description: Major silicate minerals present in the host rocks of the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit. (A) Serpentine veinlets within olivine crystals (under cross-polarized light); (B) Iddingsite (altered products of olivine) associated with apatite (under plane-polarized light); (C) Orthopyroxene crystals associated with apatite crystals (under plane-polarized light); (D) Equant crystals of clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene (under cross-polarized light); (E) Equant crystals of plagioclase (under cross-polarized light); (F) Plagioclase crystal enclosed by amphibole crystals (under plane-polarized light).

 

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Table 7.3

Ranges of Chemical Compositions of Major Minerals from

The BÉgin-Lamarche Deposit

Element/Oxide

(%)

Olivine Plagioclase Apatite
SiO2 34.4 to 35.2 55.0 to 55.8 ≤0.04
Al2O3 ≤0.01 27.9 to 28.2 ≤0.01
FeO 38.5 to 42.1 0.08 to 0.14 0.14 to 0.31
MnO 0.56 to 0.59 n.a. 0.05 to 0.16
MgO 22.8 to 26.0 n.a. 0.04 to 0.15
CaO 0.01 to 0.03 9.70 to 9.95 54.8 to 55.4
Na2O n.a. 5.84 to 6.00 0.02 to 0.08
K2O n.a. 0.02 to 0.04 n.a
P2O5 n.a. n.a. 41.8 to 42.4
F n.a. n.a. 2.63 to 3.00
Cl n.a. n.a. 0.07 to 0.90
H2O n.a. n.a. 0.34 to 0.53
Xap Fap (mole fraction) ----- ----- 0.71 to 0.80
    An44.1-48.4  
End Members Fo49.1-54.6 Ab51.5-52.7 -----
    Or0.10-0.22  

Source: Banerjee (2023) 

Notes: n.a. = not analysed; Fo = forsterite; An = anorthite, Ab = Albite, Or = Orthoclase.

 

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Figure 7.7 Apatite Mineralization at BÉgin-Lamarche Deposit

 

 

Source: Banerjee (2023)

Figure. 7.7 Description: Apatite (the primary phosphate mineral) associated with different minerals within the Bégin- Lamarche Deposit host rock. (A) Apatite crystals associated with oxide minerals (under plane-polarized light); (B) Equant crystals of apatite associated with oxide minerals (under cross-polarized light); (C) Apatite crystals associated with orthopyroxene crystals (under cross-polarized light); (D) Apatite crystals associated with altered olivine (under cross-polarized light); (E) Apatite crystal enveloped by amphibole and biotite crystals (under plane-polarized light); (F) Late-stage veins cut through apatite crystals (under plane-polarized light).

 

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Figure 7.8 Major Oxide Minerals at BÉgin-Lamarche

 

 

 

Source: Banerjee (2023) 

Figure 7.8 Major oxide minerals from the Bégin-Lamarche Property (under reflected light). (A) Magnetite and ilmenite crystals associated with serpentinized olivine crystals; (B) Pyrrhotite crystal (accessory phase) associated with magnetite and ilmenite crystals.

 

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8.0       DEPOSIT TYPES

 

Globally, phosphate mineral deposits occur in igneous rocks and in sedimentary rocks (Pufahl and Groat, 2017). There are two types of igneous rock hosted phosphate mineral deposits: 1)   carbonatite hosted; and 2) massif-type anorthosite hosted. Bégin-Lamarche is an anorthosite massif-hosted phosphate (apatite) mineral deposit, similar to the nearby Lac Orignal Deposit (also known as Lac à L’Orignal) (P&E, 2023). The characteristics of igneous versus sedimentary phosphate mineral deposits are summarized in Table 8.1.

 

Anorthosites are plutonic igneous rocks that contain 90 to 100% plagioclase and 0 to 10% mafic silicate and (or) oxide minerals (Figure 8.1). The most common mafic minerals present are pyroxene (orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene), olivine, Fe-Ti oxides (e.g., magnetite, ilmenite) and apatite. Plagioclase-rich rocks that contain <90% plagioclase are leucotroctolites, leuconorites, leucogabbros, leucogabbros and leucogabbronorites, depending on the phase and amount of mafic silicate minerals. These rock types are also associated with anorthosite plutons. Apatite and Fe-Ti oxide mineralization commonly occurs within the anorthosite phase or in associated gabbro phases.

 

Table 8.1

Comparison of Igneous and Sedimentary Hosted Type
of Phosphate Mineral Deposits

Characteristic Igneous Massif-Type
Anorthosite
Igneous Carbonatite Sedimentary
Host Rock massif-type anorthosite carbonatite upwelling-related sedimentary rocks
Distribution 1% of global deposits 5% of global deposits 94% of global deposits
Shape of Deposits sheets and lenses veins and lenses bedded (stratiform)
Rare Earth Elements low high variable
Deleterious Trace Elements low low high
Organic Matter none none high
Phosphate Mineralogy apatite apatite carbonate fluorapatite

Associated 

Minerals 

pyroxene, plagioclase, 

ilmenite, magnetite 

calcite, dolomite, 

magnetite 

quartz, clay minerals, 

calcite, dolomite 

P2O5 Content ~5 to 15% ~5 to 15% ~8 to 35%
Source

mantle/crust 

(~30 to 50 km depth) 

mantle 

(>50 km depth) 

upwelling-related 

organic matter 

Mineralization 

Process 

high-temperature 

crystallization in 

magma 

high-temperature 

crystallization in 

magma 

phosphate precipitation 

in accumulating 

sediment 

Source: First Phosphate Corporate Presentation (October 3, 2022), after Dr. Sandeep Banerjee, Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher, Queen's University.

 

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Figure 8.1Ternary Diagram of Gabbroic Rocks

 

Source: Banerjee (2022), after Scoates and Mitchell (2000).

 

An average grade versus tonnage plot for P2O5 is shown in Figure 8.2. The plot shows a wide range of sizes of igneous phosphate deposits. The phosphate deposits range from low-grade, low tonnage (e.g., Angico dos Dias, Brazil) to high-grade, high tonnage (e.g., Apatit’s Kirovsk Branch, Russia) (Banerjee et al., 2024a). Although the phosphate mineralization hosted in massif anorthosite (i.e., all igneous phosphate deposits in Canada) is not high-grade, the apatite from these deposits contains smaller amounts of toxic elements, such as Pb (1.4 to 2.9 ppm versus 14.3 ppm), Th (4.1 to 10.0 ppm versus 191 ppm), and U (1.4 to 5.4 ppm versus 12.3 ppm) than those from carbonatite-hosted igneous deposits worldwide. Similarly, the average rare-earth elements (“REE”) contents in apatite (1,945 to 3,711 ppm) hosted in the oxide-apatite-mafic-ultramafic rocks in massif-anorthosite is lower than that of carbonatite worldwide (8,224 ppm REE). Therefore, the igneous phosphate mineralization from massif anorthosites is of higher quality and relatively environment-friendly (Banerjee et al., 2024a).

 

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Figure 8.2Average Grade Versus Tonnage for Major Igneous Phosphate Deposits Worldwide

 

Source: Banerjee et al. (2024a)

Figure 8.2 Description: Average grade versus tonnage (mineral resources) for major igneous phosphate deposits in silica-undersaturated alkali and carbonatite intrusions worldwide. The mineral resources (tonnage) for Russian deposits (Oleniy Ruchey, Apatit’s Kirovsk Branch, and Kovdorskiy) are considered from the A+B+C1 mineral reserve. Igneous phosphate deposits in Canada (prospective mines) hosted in oxide-apatite-mafic-ultramafic rocks within massif-anorthosites are also shown. Note that the tonnage (x)-axis is plotted on a logarithmic scale. The curvilinear lines indicate the amount (in Mt) of P2O5 or apatite contained in the phosphate mineral resources.

 

Proterozoic anorthosites form complexes/massifs/batholiths with areal extent of tens to 20,000 km2 and were emplaced in intracratonic settings. The parental magmas of anorthosites are considered to form in the mantle (Ashwal, 1993; Charlier et al., 2010) or in the lower crust (Bédard, 2001, 2009). The most generally accepted model involves formation of a basalt magma in the upper mantle, which intrudes the lower crust and fractionates large amounts of mafic minerals that settle in the magma chamber. The co-crystallizing plagioclase crystals float in the residual magma, which ascends farther into the crust and crystallizes as anorthosite complexes (Figure 8.3). Assimilation of crustal material may also drive large amounts of plagioclase crystallization and magma ascent (Emslie et al., 1994).

 

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Figure 8.3Generally Accepted Model for the Origin of Anorthosite

 

Source: Charlier et al. (2010)

Figure 8.3 Description: Models for massif-type anorthosite genesis. (a) Anorogenic two- stage model of Ashwal (1993). Mantle-derived mafic melts pond at the crust-mantle boundary (Moho), where mafic silicates crystallize and sink. Residual melts become enriched in Al and Fe/Mg. Plagioclase is buoyant in these dense melts, producing anorthosite cumulates at the top of the magma chamber. The plagioclase-rich mush is gravitationally unstable, rises through the crust and drags aggregates of high-alumina orthopyroxene megacryst in sub-ophitic assemblage with plagioclase. The mush coalesces as plutons at mid-crustal levels. Heat from the crystallizing mantle- derived magma causes crustal anatexis to form granitoid magmas. (b) Post-collisional crustal tongue melting model of Duchesne (1999) . Collisional stacking of terranes produces: (1) underthrust lower crust tongues; and (2) granitoid liquids by anatexis of mid-crustal material. These intrude at higher levels along terrane boundaries, due to delamination along zones of weakness. Some 10 Ma later, the rise in temperature melts a crustal tongue of suitable composition and a deep- seated magma chamber develops in which plagioclase floats to accumulate at the roof. Resultant anorthosite diapirs rise through the crust, channelled by zones of weakness, and coalesce higher-up at mid-crustal levels; the mafic cumulates, left behind, become indistinguishable from the mantle. A Moho offset represents the only evidence of the former magma chamber. CLM = continental lithospheric mantle.

 

In an alternative model proposed by Arndt (2013), anorthosite complexes form when basalt magma differentiates in crustal magma chambers to form lower-density plagioclase and higher density residual liquid. Plagioclase and minor pyroxene crystallized in-situ on the floor of the magma chamber to produce the anorthosite complex, and the residual liquid migrated downwards, eventually to solidify as dense Fe-rich cumulates (Figures 8.4 and 8.5).

 

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Figure 8.4Model for Anorthosite Complex Development

 

Source: Arndt (2013)

 

Figure 8.5Model for Magmatic Differentiation of Anorthosite

 

Source: Arndt (2013)

 

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9.0EXPLORATION

 

Two local prospectors discovered apatite mineralization in the northeast part of the Property in 2021. Since the Company acquired the claims in 2022, it has completed geological reconnaissance and sampling, very high-resolution airborne magnetic surveys, a petrographic study, bulk sampling, and diamond drilling. The non-drilling activities are described in this section and the drilling activities in Section 10.

 

9.1GEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE AND SAMPLING

 

In November 2022, First Phosphate engaged Laurentia Exploration Inc. of Jonquière (Québec) to complete a geological reconnaissance and sampling program in the area of the apatite discovery, specifically Targets 1, 2 and 3 (Figure 9.1).

 

Figure 9.1Location of the Surveyed Areas

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

Targets 1 and 2 are composed of nelsonite horizons ranging in thickness from <1 m to several tens of metres, intercalated between massive to foliated, or more rarely, bedded horizons of anorthosite, leuconorite and norite. The norite beds are locally cut by injections of apatite-oxide gabbronorite (“OAGN”), up to several metres thick. The nelsonite is composed of 15 to 40% apatite in stocky crystals (<5 mm) disseminated in a matrix of magnetite and ilmenite. This rock type may contain <25% orthopyroxene as cm size phenocrysts. Pyroxene nelsonite is commonly highly deformed, as indicated by the presence of stretched phenocrysts in an anastomosing matrix composed of apatite and oxides (± plagioclase). Field-measured fabric (bedding and mineral foliation) give a general orientation ranging from north-northeast-southwest to east-northeast to southwest (Figure 9.2). Target 3 is the southwestern extension of Targets 1 and 2. This north-northeast to south-southwest trending magnetic high is characterized by the presence of nelsonite and apatite mafic rocks (probably norite) hosted in anorthosite. Its northern and central parts are composed of two magnetic horizons (West and East) 100 to 200 m apart. The West Horizon is composed mainly of apatite mafic rocks. These rocks are generally very weathered and friable, making them difficult to identify in the field. They are melanocratic and rich in pyroxene and iron-titanium oxides, with apatite content of between 2 and 10%. Similar rocks containing up to 20 to 25% apatite are present at the southern end of Target 3. The eastern horizon corresponds to a north-northeast to south-southwest trending nelsonite horizon whose thickness can reach 30 to 60 m in the central part of Target 3 (Figure 9.3). The nelsonite is either massive or bedded (intercalated with beds of apatite-bearing norite) and contains between 20 and 30% apatite as equant crystals in a matrix of magnetite and ilmenite.

 

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In total, 108 rock samples were collected: 66 at Target 1, four at Target 2 and 31 at Target 3. The samples were sent to Actlabs in Ancaster, ON, for analyses. The sample code at Actlabs was 4Lithosearch with analyses of 10 major elements and 48 trace elements plus Cl, F and Hg.

 

On Target 1, 48 samples returned values of >5% P2O5 with a maximum amount of 15.05% P2O5 (Figure 9.2). Of the four samples collected on Target 2, one returned 14.64% P2O5 and the other three samples returned <2.12% P2O5. Twenty samples from Target 3 returned >5% P2O5, with a maximum amount of 15.65% P2O5.

 

In October 2023, Laurentia conducted another sampling program to the northeast of Target 1, where apatite had previously been identified. The reconnaissance program identified an area measuring ~350 m long x 175 m wide (Figure 9.4) that was named the Mountain Zone. From field observation, the rock type is apatite-oxide peridotite, which is the most favourable rock type for phosphate. A total of 26 grab samples were taken in this area and all except one returned >5% P2O5. The samples were sent to Actlabs for analyses using Actlabs code 4B(+11), which analyzes for the ten major element and seven additional elements.

 

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Figure 9.2 Location of Samples and Results for Targets 1 and 2

 

  

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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Figure 9.3 Location of Samples and Results for Target 3

 

 

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Figure 9.4 Location of Samples and Results for the Mountain Zone

 

  

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9.2AIRBORNE MAGNETIC SURVEY

 

First Phosphate engaged Novatem Inc. to complete a very high-resolution airborne magnetic survey over a portion of the Property from August 28 to September 4, 2022. Novatem flew 1,647 line-km using its very high-resolution helicopter-borne system. The system consists of two laser optically pumped sensors providing 1,000 measurements per second (at 1,000 Hz) mounted at the front of a Guimbal G2 light helicopter, a multi -frequency GNSS sensor positioning system capable of receiving GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou location coordinates, and an MDL laser altimeter, which measures the height of the helicopter with cm precision.

 

In January 2024, a very high-resolution magnetic survey using the AIM-LOWTM (magnetometer/drone/navigation) system was flown. The drone used for this survey was MMC's Skylle 1550. The magnetometer used is the Scintrex caesium vapour CS-VL. The measurement range is between 15,000 nT and 105,000 nT. Sensor sensitivity is 0.0006 nT/√Hz and absolute accuracy is <2.5 nT over the measurement range. The magnetometer is installed in a custom-built shell (bird) made of plastic, enabling the magnetometer's orientation to be accurately maintained during flight. This shell is supported under the drone at a height of 5 m, which flew at an average speed of 12 m/s. The survey was flown along lines oriented N55W at 25 m line-spacing, with tie lines oriented N35E at 250 m line-spacing. The entire survey was flown at an average altitude of 30 m.

 

This magnetic survey confirmed the high magnetic anomaly identified with the Novatem survey, and showed enhanced details about the structure of the anomaly (Figure 9.5).

 

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Figure 9.5 Very High-Resolution Magnetic Survey

 

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

9.3PETROGRAPHIC STUDY

 

In July 2023, the Company contracted Dr. Sandeep Banerjee from Queens University in Kingston (Ontario) to study the chlorine content of the apatite. It is important to quantify chlorine because in the process of making phosphoric acid from the apatite concentrate, chlorhydric acid is formed and could damage the equipment.

 

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High chlorine content was determined in some whole-rock samples from the 2023 drill program. For example, sample C560551 from drill hole BL-23-06 returned 0.87% Cl and sample C560503 from drill hole BL-23-01 returned 0.78% Cl. However, Dr. Banerjee concluded that the Cl content of apatite in the phosphatic layers at the Deposit is generally low.

 

In May 2023, the Company contracted Dr. Sandeep Banerjee to characterize the host rock and mineralization of the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit. Dr. Banerjee concluded that host rocks are gabbronorite, norite, and troctolite. These rocks contain variable amounts of olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, plagioclase, amphibole, biotite, chlorite, apatite, ilmenite, magnetite, and Al -spinel. Fluorapatite is the mineral of primary interest and ilmenite and magnetite are potentially of secondary interest. The P2O5 concentration of in-situ apatite is 41.7 ± 0.13%, which is comparable to that of the apatite concentrate (40%) produced and analyzed by SGS. The P2O5 and CaO contents and CaO/P2O5 ratios are better than required for phosphoric acid production. Therefore, the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit is a potentially viable source of P for the LFP battery market (Banerjee et al., 2024b).

 

9.4BULK SAMPLING

 

In February 2024, a 15-tonne rock sample was taken on surface in the vicinity of drill hole BL-23-11 (Figure 9.6). The sample contained olivine, apatite and oxides (Figure 9.7). The sample was crushed to 100% passing 1.8 cm. The crushed material was bagged in 14 one-tonne bags and sent to SGS in Québec City for treatment. Each bag was sample and analysed by Actlabs using 4Litho(11+) code. The average result for the 14 samples was 7.61% P2O5, 6.80% TiO2 and 39.76% Fe2O3(t) (total Fe determined as Fe2O3), with low chlorine and possibly deleterious elements. The bulk sample was processed at SGS Québec and three concentrates were produced: 1) an apatite concentrate grading 40% P2O5; 2) a high purity magnetite concentrate; and 3) an ilmenite concentrate. The one-tonne apatite concentrate was sent to Prayon Technologies in Belgium. Prayon was able to produce Merchant Grade Acid (“MGA”) and Purified Phosphoric Acid containing 85% H3PO4.

 

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Figure 9.6Photograph Showing Excavation of the Bulk Sample

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (2024)

 

Figure 9.7 Photograph of a Rock Sample Taken from the Bulk Sample

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (2024)

 

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10.0DRILLING

 

Two diamond drill programs were completed by First Phosphate on the Property. Twenty-one drill holes were completed in 2023 for a total of 4,461 m of NQ drill core. Another drill program took place between January and April 2024, in which 99 NQ drill holes were completed for a total of 25,929 m. Three drill holes were also completed in each of the mineralized zones for metallurgical purposes.

 

10.12023 DRILL PROGRAM

 

In 2023, First Phosphate commissioned Laurentia Exploration to manage a drilling program on the Property. Twenty drill holes totalling 4,391 m were completed from February 7 to March 23, 2023, and a 241-m drill hole was completed from June 21 to June 23, 2023. Significant Fe-Ti-P mineralization was intersected in all the drill holes.

 

Two phosphate zones were discovered: the Northern and Southern Zones. The Northern Zone is composed of four known phosphate layers up to 60 m thick and ~200 m long (Figure 10.1). Average phosphate grades are ~7%. Mineralization occurs in nelsonite peridotites interbedded with norites, leuconorites, troctolites and gabbronorites.

 

The Southern Zone consists of norite, leuconorite and troctolite units containing beds of nelsonite peridotite. The phosphate layers appear to be ~100 m thick and have been traced for 1,500 m (Figure 10.1).

 

The drill hole locations are shown in Figure 10.2. The best phosphate intersections are shown in Table 10.1 and drill hole parameters are presented in Table 10.2.

 

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Figure 10.1 Interpretation of the Phosphate Layers from the 2023 Drill Holes

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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Figure 10.2Drill Holes Location Map On DV1 Magnetic Map

 

 

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Table 10.1
Significant Mineralized Intervals from the 2023 Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
P2O5
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3t
(%)
Zone
BL-23-01 131.9 215.4 83.5 7.82 4.16 27.13 Northern
BL-23-02 143.75 201 57.25 8.35 3.38 23.68 Northern
BL-23-03 13.8 78 64.2 8.43 4.37 28.17 Northern
BL-23-03 143 201 58 3.94 3.03 19.58 Northern
BL-23-04 4.8 76.7 71.9 4.28 2.78 15.29 Northern
BL-23-05 105.15 222.00 116.85 4.45 2.90 21.16 Northern
BL-23-06 7.3 66.8 59.5 6.55 4.41 27.72 Northern
BL-23-06 201 295.25 94.25 6.10 3.70 25.55 Northern
BL-23-07 53.5 156.0 102.5 3.65 3.42 19.11 Southern
BL-23-08 62.65 94.10 31.45 5.89 2.73 14.93 Southern
BL-23-09 39.00 91.75 52.75 4.45 3.11 20.13 Northern
BL-23-10 74.15 159.00 84.90 4.57 2.65 17.63 Northern
BL-23-10 252.2 311.0 58.8 7.14 3.30 24.05 Northern
BL-23-11 24.1 36.3 12.2 4.81 0.32 10.15 Southern
BL-23-12 53.1 182.3 129.2 4.83 2.95 18.39 Southern
BL-23-13 139.6 225.0 85.4 4.08 2.58 13.39 Southern
BL-23-14 18.0 151.5 133.5 5.00 4.15 27.17 Southern
BL-23-15 50.0 183.7 133.7 4.52 3.40 20.05 Southern
BL-23-16 36.1 64.8 28.7 7.60 3.88 22.09 Southern
BL-23-16 97.0 131.5 34.5 9.99 5.50 29.83 Southern
BL-23-17 13 79 66 2.59 2.15 12.84 Southern
BL-23-18 55.90 141.45 85.55 8.75 4.18 28.82 Northern
BL-23-19 197.4 308.2 110.8 7.02 3.30 25.46 Northern
BL-23-20 56.2 102.3 46.1 4.48 2.73 19.65 Northern
BL-23-21 122.85 255.00 132.15 6.75 3.94 24.37 Northern

 

Note: Fe2O3t = total iron as Fe2O3

 

 

Table 10.2
Technical Parameters of the 2023 Drill Holes
Drill
Hole ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Azimuth
(°)
Dip
(°)
Length
(m)
Elevation
(masl)
Zone
Easting Northing
BL-23-01 326,558 5,403,369 150 -45 244.5 249.7 Northern
BL-23-02 326,558 5,403,366 330 -45 201 249.7 Northern
BL-23-03 326,651 5,403,385 150 -45 201 253.0 Northern

 

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Table 10.2
Technical Parameters of the 2023 Drill Holes
Drill
Hole ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Azimuth
(°)
Dip
(°)
Length
(m)
Elevation
(masl)
Zone
Easting Northing
BL-23-04 326,704 5,403,275 150 -45 201 251.9 Northern
BL-23-05 326,714 5,403,451 150 -45 240 252.6 Northern
BL-23-06 326,505 5,403,371 150 -45 295.25 245.7 Northern
BL-23-07 326,256 5,403,043 125 -45 273 253.0 Southern
BL-23-08 326,342 5,403,007 125 -45 201 252.9 Southern
BL-23-09 326,423 5,403,223 125 -45 150 248.4 Northern
BL-23-10 326,666 5,403,208 300 -45 311 243.6 Northern
BL-23-11 326,427 5,403,002 90 -45 51 248.1 Southern
BL-23-12 326,278 5,402,724 135 -45 201 248.5 Southern
BL-23-13 326,019 5,402,515 125 -45 225 239.6 Southern
BL-23-14 325,840 5,402,415 125 -45 201 225.8 Southern
BL-23-15 325,743 5,402,215 125 -45 201 229.0 Southern
BL-23-16 325,699 5,401,866 295 -45 279 213.1 Southern
BL-23-17 326,377 5,402,505 110 -45 192 244.8 Southern
BL-23-18 326,687 5,403,425 330 -45 204 253.8 Northern
BL-23-19 326,688 5,403,424 330 -70 318 253.8 Northern
BL-23-20 326,587 5,403,421 330 -45 201 253.1 Northern
BL-23-21 326,782 5,403,178 330 -54 270 251.5 Northern

 

 

10.22024 DRILL PROGRAM

 

The 2024 drill program was designed and planned with the objective of supporting an initial Mineral Resource Estimate. A 100 x 50 m drill hole program covered the entire favourable area determined from the previous surface sampling, magnetic survey interpretation, and prior drilling. Ninety-nine holes for a total of 25,929 m were completed over the entire length of the magnetic anomaly (Figure 10.3). The drilling determined that although the Mountain, Northern and Southern Zones are aligned in the same direction and part of the same magnetic anomaly, they have different geological characteristics. In addition, the boundaries of each zone are most likely faulted, as interpreted from the magnetic survey and presence of gouge and severely broken core in some drill holes.

 

The main differences between the three mineralized zones are the grade and the abundance of apatite-rich ultramafic rocks. The Mountain Zone has the highest phosphate grade, ~8.3% P2O5, whereas the Northern Zone grades ~6.8% P2O5 and the Southern Zone grades ~5.6% P2O5. The quantity of phosphate is directly associated with the abundance of apatite-rich ultramafic rocks.

 

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Figure 10.3Map Showing the 2024 Drill Program at BÉgin-Lamarche

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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Most drill core samples exhibit alternating phaneritic leucocratic (light-coloured) and melanocratic (dark-coloured) layers (Banerjee et al., 2024b) The leucocratic layers consist mainly of plagioclase and the melanocratic layers consist of olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, biotite, ilmenite, and magnetite. All rock types exhibit cumulate textures. The phosphatic mineral is consistently apatite, specifically fluorapatite.

 

The technical parameters of the 2024 drill holes are listed in Table 10.3.

 

 

Table 10.3
Technical Parameters of the 2024 Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Azimuth
(°)
Dip
(°)
Length
(m)
Cross-
Section
Zone
Easting Northing
BL-24-22 326,747 5,403,399 330 -45 270 N300 Northern
BL-24-23 326,747 5,403,399 150 -45 202 N300 Northern
BL-24-24 325,783 5,402,455 125 -45 325 S1100 Southern
BL-24-25 326,722 5,403,444 330 -45 200 S1100 Southern
BL-24-26 326,697 5,403,482 330 -45 150 N300 Northern
BL-24-27 326,697 5,403,482 150 -50 264 N300 Northern
BL-24-28 325,783 5,402,455 125 -60 312 S1100 Southern
BL-24-29 326,618 5,403,428 150 -45 327 N200 Northern
BL-24-30 325,775 5,402,585 125 -45 250 S1000 Southern
BL-24-31 326,672 5,403,326 150 -45 200 N200 Northern
BL-24-32 326,730 5,403,218 330 -45 200 N200 Northern
BL-24-33 325,896 5,402,376 125 -45 175 S1100 Southern
BL-24-34 326,643 5,403,380 330 -45 200 N200 Northern
BL-24-35 325,952 5,402,328 125 -45 250 S1100 Southern
BL-24-36 326,782 5,403,122 330 -55 345 N200 Northern
BL-24-37 325,786 5,402,454 0 -90 180 S1100 Southern
BL-24-38 326,506 5,403,428 150 -45 198 N100 Northern
BL-24-39 326,517 5,403,403 330 -45 210 N100 Northern
BL-24-40 326,585 5,403,279 330 -45 282 N100 Northern
BL-24-41 326,011 5,402,284 125 -45 150 S1100 Southern
BL-24-42 326,568 5,403,312 150 -45 201 N100 Northern
BL-24-43 325,689 5,402,279 125 -45 396 S1300 Southern
BL-24-44 326,604 5,403,239 330 -45 291 N100 Northern
BL-24-45 326,253 5,403,348 305 -45 204 S100 Southern
BL-24-46 326,814 5,403,914 150 -45 300 N600 Mountain
BL-24-47 325,689 5,402,279 125 -60 327 S1300 Southern
BL-24-48 326,814 5,403,914 330 -45 201 N600 Mountain
BL-24-49 326,308 5,403,322 305 -45 298 S100 Southern
BL-24-50 325,795 5,402,184 125 -45 276 S1300 Southern

 

 

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Table 10.3
Technical Parameters of the 2024 Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Azimuth
(°)
Dip
(°)
Length
(m)
Cross-
Section
Zone
Easting Northing
BL-24-51 326,814 5,403,914 150 -60 244.7 N600 Mountain
BL-24-52 325,781 5,402,326 125 -45 300 S1200 Southern
BL-24-53 326,851 5,403,845 150 -45 301 N600 Mountain
BL-24-54 326,348 5,403,342 350 -45 225 S50 Southern
BL-24-55 325,852 5,402,300 125 -45 225 S1200 Southern
BL-24-56 326,899 5,403,859 150 -45 288 N650 Mountain
BL-24-57 325,897 5,402,245 125 -45 300 S1200 Southern
BL-24-58 326,371 5,403,264 125 -45 228 S100 Southern
BL-24-59 326,899 5,403,859 150 -60 216 N650 Mountain
BL-24-60 325,894 5,402,244 305 -50 200.5 S1200 Southern
BL-24-61 326,173 5,403,280 125 -45 312 S200 Southern
BL-24-62 326,922 5,403,891 150 -45 201 N700 Mountain
BL-24-63 325,866 5,402,145 305 -70 300 S1300 Southern
BL-24-64 326,933 5,403,801 150 -45 180 N650 Mountain
BL-24-65 325,712 5,402,131 125 -45 285 S1400 Southern
BL-24-66 326,281 5,403,201 125 -45 150 S200 Southern
BL-24-67 326,931 5,403,802 330 -45 161 N650 Mountain
BL-24-68 326,400 5,403,111 125 -45 126 S200 Southern
BL-24-69 326,894 5,403,856 0 -90 201 N650 Mountain
BL-24-70 326,345 5,403,160 125 -45 201 S200 Southern
BL-24-71 325,660 5,402,170 125 -45 354 S1400 Southern
BL-24-72 326,228 5,403,145 125 -45 315 S300 Southern
BL-24-73 325,606 5,402,214 125 -45 375 S1400 Southern
BL-24-74 326,960 5,403,846 150 -45 201 N700 Mountain
BL-24-75 326,126 5,403,222 130 -45 300 S300 Southern
BL-24-76 326,993 5,403,785 150 -45 175.5 N700 Mountain
BL-24-77 325,604 5,402,214 125 -60 366 S1400 Southern
BL-24-78 326,993 5,403,785 330 -45 250 N700 Mountain
BL-24-79 326,126 5,403,222 130 -60 250 S300 Southern
BL-24-80 326,921 5,403,897 0 -90 213 N700 Mountain
BL-24-81 325,560 5,402,121 125 -45 306 S1500 Southern
BL-24-82 326,921 5,403,897 150 -67 201 N700 Mountain
BL-24-83 326,168 5,403,167 125 -45 327 S300 Southern
BL-24-84 325,615 5,402,080 125 -45 301.3 S1500 Southern
BL-24-85 326,971 5,403,760 330 -50 201 N650 Mountain
BL-24-86 325,675 5,402,034 125 -45 293.5 S1500 Southern

 

 

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Table 10.3
Technical Parameters of the 2024 Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
UTM NAD 83 Zone 19N Azimuth
(°)
Dip
(°)
Length
(m)
Cross-
Section
Zone
Easting Northing
BL-24-87 325,655 5,401,926 305 -45 210 S1600 Southern
BL-24-88 326,226 5,403,248 125 -45 366 S200 Southern
BL-24-89 325,764 5,401,845 305 -45 366 S1600 Southern
BL-24-90 326,885 5,403,899 150 -75 150 N650 Mountain
BL-24-91 326,226 5,403,248 330 -50 201 S200 Southern
BL-24-92 326,871 5,403,806 150 -45 252 N650 Mountain
BL-24-93 325,558 5,402,119 125 -60 363 S1500 Southern
BL-24-94 326,871 5,403,806 330 -70 225 N600 Mountain
BL-24-95 326,785 5,403,751 150 -45 162 N500 Mountain
BL-24-96 326,171 5,403,289 330 -45 177 S200 Southern
BL-24-97 325,833 5,402,543 125 -45 279 S1000 Southern
BL-24-98 326,776 5,403,661 305 -45 246 N450 Mountain
BL-24-99 326,171 5,403,288 305 -80 252 S200 Southern
BL-24-100 325,889 5,402,501 125 -45 264 S1000 Southern
BL-24-101 326,286 5,402,953 125 -45 252 S400 Southern
BL-24-102 326,776 5,403,661 165 -45 252 N450 Mountain
BL-24-103 325,946 5,402,459 125 -45 261 S1000 Southern
BL-24-104 326,818 5,403,689 150 -45 201 N500 Mountain
BL-24-105 326,675 5,403,167 330 -55 306 N100 Northern
BL-24-106 326,002 5,402,416 125 -45 250 S1000 Southern
BL-24-107 326,810 5,403,281 330 -45 360 N300 Northern
BL-24-108 326,082 5,402,482 125 -45 249 S900 Southern
BL-24-109 326,688 5,403,297 330 -45 300 N200 Northern
BL-24-110 326,135 5,402,567 125 -45 249 S800 Southern
BL-24-111 326,195 5,402,647 125 -45 252 S700 Southern
BL-24-112 326,138 5,402,680 125 -45 288 S700 Southern
BL-24-113 326,079 5,402,609 125 -45 264 S800 Southern
BL-24-114 326,215 5,402,757 125 -45 279 S600 Southern
BL-24-115 326,340 5,402,780 125 -45 252 S500 Southern
BL-24-116 326,810 5,403,070 330 -60 324 N200 Northern
BL-24-117 326,283 5,402,831 125 -45 252 S500 Southern
BL-24-118 326,229 5,402,996 125 -45 255 S400 Southern
BL-24-119 326,779 5,403,339 330 -45 201 N300 Northern
BL-24-120 325,563 5,401,869 125 -60 255 S1700 Southern

 

 

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10.2.1Mountain Zone

 

Twenty-three drill holes totalling 5,023 m were completed in the Mountain Zone. The Mountain Zone shows grades of >10% P2O5 over widths ranging from 7 to 177.0 m (Table 10.4). The Mountain Zone has a somewhat elongated massive shape with an average diameter of ~150 m (Figure 10.4) and it has been drilled over a total length of 250 m. The Mountain Zone contains several veins of massive apatite of up to 2 m thick.

 

 

Table 10.4
Significant Mineralized Intervals in the 2024 Mountain Zone Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
P2O5
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3t
(%)
BL-24-46 155.2 177.6 22.4 14.33 5.83 28.28
BL-24-48 32.00 39.65 7.65 15.01 2.59 19.17
BL-24-51 70 111 41 7.72 1.88 16.09
BL-24-53 70.1 132.4 62.3 9.50 4.12 28.45
BL-24-53 154.1 246.0 91.9 6.92 3.50 20.08
BL-24-56 6.5 99.0 92.5 11.82 5.29 30.96
BL-24-56 123 162 39 8.43 3.18 17.56
BL-24-59 6.55 59.40 52.85 12.44 5.65 33.60
BL-24-62 69.00 144.65 75.65 9.97 3.66 20.71
BL-24-64 3 42 39 9.06 4.11 25.45
BL-24-67 3 87 84 11.85 5.09 32.49
BL-24-69 29.0 65.1 36.1 9.81 3.26 22.36
BL-24-74 82.0 102.3 20.3 10.30 4.28 19.01
BL-24-76 49.00 64.25 15.30 11.27 4.40 24.29
BL-24-78 47.55 102.70 55.15 8.72 3.18 19.87
BL-24-80 2.40 74.55 72.15 6.59 2.37 16.23
BL-24-82 6.0 83.7 77.7 11.07 3.28 18.63
BL-24-85 102 134 32 11.54 4.28 25.80
BL-24-90 6 90 84 10.15 2.82 21.43
BL-24-92 15 192 177 8.13 3.89 22.49
BL-24-94 51 150 99 11.38 3.98 25.37
BL-24-95 6 162 156 8.90 4.14 20.97
BL-24-98 18 33 15 4.62 2.24 12.74
BL-24-102 180 231 51 7.53 3.01 19.84
BL-24-104 6 93 87 8.43 4.35 22.30

 

Fe2O3t = total iron as Fe2O3.

 

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Figure 10.4Cross-Sectional Projection of the Mountain Zone

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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10.2.2Northern Zone

 

The Northern Zone is where a phosphate mineralized envelope (500 m thick) has been delineated by 19 drill holes totalling 4,831 m. The Northern Zone consists of two phosphate layers ranging from 100 to 200 m in thickness (Figure 10.5) and are 600 m long. Significant analyses are reported in Table 10.5.

 

 

Table 10.5
Significant Mineralized Intervals from the 2024 Northern Zone Drilling
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
P2O5
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3t
(%)
BL-24-22 195 259 64 5.80 2.94 21.04
BL-24-23 21.0 175.1 154.1 7.02 4.40 27.34
BL-24-26 6.9 96.0 89.1 9.44 3.92 27.59
BL-24-27 138 189 51 4.41 3.05 20.62
BL-24-29 99 276 177 4.46 3.63 22.85
BL-24-31 119.85 213.8 93.95 7.16 3.49 18.76
BL-24-32 159 228 69 5.51 3.82 24.60
BL-24-34 93 192 99 6.34 2.74 20.09
BL-24-36 234 342 108 6.83 4.33 28.34
BL-24-38 No significant results
BL-24-39 102 150 48 5.51 2.20 16.64
BL-24-40 186.0 274.2 88.2 7.76 2.86 21.87
BL-24-42 6.6 188.7 182.1 5.04 3.09 17.77
BL-24-44 192.4 283.0 90.6 7.48 3.38 23.64
BL-24-105 132.00 144.65 12.65 5.12 2.38 17.53
BL-24-107 29.10 132.25 103.15 7.67 4.19 25.71
BL-24-107 217.1 360.0 142.9 8.86 4.47 30.20
BL-24-109 6.9 49.4 42.5 10.12 4.80 28.55
BL-24-116 256 304 48 7.46 3.95 22.77
BL-24-119 6.0 57.5 51.5 6.00 4.07 24.82

 

Fe2O3t = total iron as Fe2O3

 

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Figure 10.5Cross-Sectional Projection of the Northern Zone

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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10.2.3Southern Zone

 

The Southern Zone was drilled on 100 m spaced sections over a length of 1,700 m by 57 drill holes totalling 15,219 m. Results from the Southern Zone show the presence of four phosphate- mineralized units, three of which have an average thickness of 50 m and a thicker one up to 200 m thick (Figure 10.6). Significant analyses are presented in Table 10.6.

 

 

Table 10.6
Significant Mineralized Intervals in the 2024 Southern Zone Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
P2O5
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3t
(%)
BL-24-24 61.3 190.9 129.6 5.22 3.63 22.32
BL-24-25 74.2 117.0 42.8 9.89 3.54 28.65
BL-24-28 73.25 152.20 78.95 5.48 4.07 24.68
BL-24-30 33.00 78.65 45.65 4.28 2.97 19.83
BL-24-33 3.8 110.0 106.2 5.00 3.70 21.19
BL-24-35 212.5 253.7 41.2 6.25 3.44 19.55
BL-24-37 84 126 42 6.03 4.47 28.57
BL-24-41 96 141 45 5.18 3.08 17.68
BL-24-43 111 369 258 5.41 4.33 22.19
BL-24-45 22 60 38 7.97 3.15 20.54
BL-24-47 153 304 151 3.89 3.36 19.51
BL-24-49 72.5 105.5 33 8.65 3.77 24.05
BL-24-50 4.2 93.0 88.8 5.90 4.14 23.62
BL-24-52 204.0 247.7 43.7 7.04 3.62 24.50
BL-24-54 61.1 101.1 40.0 9.18 4.80 28.16
BL-24-55 4.0 194.8 190.8 4.60 3.64 19.83
BL-24-57 183.9 194.0 10.1 6.58 3.86 22.58
BL-24-58 81 144 63 4.02 3.46 18.82
BL-24-60 3.7 197.7 194.0 5.21 3.81 22.50
BL-24-61 No significant results
BL-24-63 37.7 297.0 259.3 5.21 3.80 21.65
BL-24-70 73.6 148.0 74.4 4.27 3.49 20.55
BL-24-71 73.3 174.9 101.6 4.76 3.52 19.60
BL-24-72 196 305 109 4.72 3.70 21.26
BL-24-73 195.2 366.0 170.8 5.23 4.13 22.38
BL-24-75 118.2 135.0 16.8 6.01 4.34 26.65
BL-24-77 174 360 186 4.53 3.23 19.64
BL-24-79 No significant results
BL-24-81 190.15 265.30 75.15 5.05 3.61 20.30

 

 

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Table 10.6
Significant Mineralized Intervals in the 2024 Southern Zone Drill Program
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
P2O5
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3t
(%)
BL-24-83 5.0 216.6 211.6 5.81 3.52 24.00
BL-24-84 205.9 283.0 77.1 8.41 4.14 22.75
BL-24-86 9.30 44.55 35.25 6.24 4.46 23.61
BL-24-87 173.6 198.0 24.4 7.12 5.57 28.79
BL-24-88 219 363 144 7.18 4.61 31.02
BL-24-89 233 345 112 5.99 4.67 25.64
BL-24-91 84 129 45 7.63 4.05 24.55
BL-24-93 132.0 349.4 217.4 4.92 4.08 21.90
BL-24-96 66 78 12 9.19 3.46 21.77
BL-24-97 12.0 97.5 85.5 5.79 4.67 26.73
BL-24-99 92.0 122.5 30.5 7.25 4.03 24.94
BL-24-100 6.8 76.4 69.6 4.88 3.91 23.08
BL-24-101 82.0 103.5 21.5 5.32 3.58 15.79
BL-24-103 21.2 93.0 71.8 5.05 3.20 21.08
BL-24-106 6 51 45 4.57 3.21 16.61
BL-24-108 6.0 26.9 20.9 10.47 5.62 34.41
BL-24-110 5.35 41.30 36.00 5.74 3.91 21.14
BL-24-111 7.0 238.4 231.4 4.96 3.13 17.81
BL-24-112 38 159 121 4.73 3.81 20.83
BL-24-112 182.5 278.0 95.5 7.38 3.92 22.85
BL-24-113 171.00 256.65 85.65 6.36 2.88 16.48
BL-24-114 173 279 106 5.25 3.70 22.65
BL-24-115 10.85 46.00 35.15 5.40 3.24 18.32
BL-24-117 No significant results
BL-24-118 143.75 176.00 32.30 5.00 3.75 16.81
BL-24-120 73.00 133.75 60.80 4.20 2.65 15.51

 

Note: Fe2O3t = total iron as Fe2O3

 

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Figure 10.6Cross-Sectional Projection of the Southern Zone

 

 

Source: First Phosphate (October 2024)

 

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11.0SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSIS AND SECURITY

 

The following section discusses drill core sampling carried out by First Phosphate at the Bégin-Lamarche Property from 2023 to 2024.

 

11.1SAMPLE PREPARATION AND SECURITY

 

Drill core sampling and security protocol at the Project was designed in accordance with CIM Mineral Exploration Best Practices Guidelines. The NQ-sized drill core was transferred from the drill rig site to the drill core logging facility, where it was received by Laurentia Exploration Inc. (“Laurentia”) geologists. Laurentia is a consulting firm based out of Jonquière, Québec, that First Phosphate contracted to oversee the 2023 and 2024 drilling programs.

 

Drill core is logged by the Laurentia geologists by recording lithology, mineralization, alteration and structure. Samples are also selected by the geologists, with sample intervals varying from 0.5 to 3.0 m in length, depending on the geological observations. The geo-technician saws the drill core in half lengthwise, using a diamond saw. The half drill core samples are placed and sealed in plastic bags along with a unique sample tag ID. The smaller sample bags are then placed into larger rice bags, which are tied closed with zip lock ties and labelled. The remaining half of the drill core is returned to the drill core box and retained on-site for reference purposes. A blank and a certified reference material (“CRM”) standard are inserted at the beginning of each sample batch, and then inserted alternatively every ten samples.

 

A formal chain-of-custody procedure was adopted for security of the drill core samples until receipt of the samples at the laboratory. The securely packaged half drill core samples are sent by ground transportation to an independent laboratory, Activation Laboratories Ltd. of Ancaster, Ontario (“Actlabs”).

 

When received at Actlabs, the drill core samples are crushed up to 80% passing 2 mm (10 mesh), riffle split (250 g split), and pulverized (in mild steel) to 95% passing -200 mesh. Each sample is analysed for whole-rock analysis (code 4B) for ten major oxides and seven trace elements by lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion of 3 g of material and analysed by ICP-OES. Assay data are reported electronically from Actlabs to First Phosphate.

 

The Actlabs’ Quality System is accredited to international quality standards through ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015. The accreditation program includes ongoing audits, which verify the QA system and all applicable registered test methods. Actlabs is also accredited by Health Canada. Actlabs is independent of First Phosphate and P&E.

 

Bulk density measurements were not taken by First Phosphate. However, the Authors have taken 18 independent verification samples (as described in Section 12.2) for multiple analyses, including bulk density determination.

 

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11.2BULK DENSITY DETERMINATIONS

 

Independent verification sampling of Bégin-Lamarche drill core was undertaken in April 2024 by the site visit Qualified Person. A total of 18 due diligence samples were taken and subsequently measured independently at SGS of Québec City by the water displacement method, returning a mean value of 3.23 t/m3.

 

11.3QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW

 

The quality assurance/quality control (“QA/QC” or “QC”) procedures utilized by First Phosphate during the 2023 and 2024 drilling programs at Bégin-Lamarche included the insertion of homemade reference material (“HRM”) standards and blanks into the drill hole sample stream.

 

11.3.1Performance of Homemade Reference Materials

 

Field personnel routinely inserted one of the four HRM standards into the drill core sample stream at a rate of ~1:20 samples. Criteria for assessing HRM standards performance are as follows. Data plotting within ±2 standard deviations from the calculated mean value pass. Data plotting outside ±3 standard deviations from the calculated mean value, or two consecutive data points plotting between ±2 and ±3 standard deviations on the same side of the mean, fail.

 

Due to the absence of commercially available reference material certified for P2O5, First Phosphate utilized two previously prepared HRM standards from Glen Eagle Resources Inc.’s (“Glen Eagle”) 2012 and 2014 drilling programs at the Company’s Lac Orignal Property, Québec.

 

Glen Eagle prepared the two reference materials of differing P2O5 grades by collecting two mineralized field samples from the Property, weighing ~15 kg each, and sent them to AGAT Laboratories in Mississauga, Ontario, where two HRMs standards were prepared one low-grade standard (Std-1) and one high-grade standard (Std-2). When received by AGAT, the 15 kg samples were crushed to 90% passing 2 mm and then pulverized to 85% passing 200 mesh (75 µm). A series of major element analyses (Lithium Borate Fusion - Summation of Oxides with an ICP-OES finish) were carried out on 30 representative sub-samples split from each bulk sample, with ten sub-samples each analysed over a period of three days. Individually packaged HRMs standards were prepared for use by the Company to mitigate the settling of heavy minerals (such as magnetite and ilmenite), by placing 100 g representative pulverized sub-samples into sealed bags. Mean values of 3.59% and 4.96% P2O5 were determined for Std-2 and Std-1, respectively.

 

Both HRMs standards were found to display positive biases in Glen Eagle’s 2012 and 2014 drilling programs at Lac Orignal, and in the early stage of First Phosphate’s drilling program at Bégin-Lamarche (drill holes BL-23-01 to BL-24-34). Std-2 returned a high percentage of results greater than +3 standard deviations from the estimated mean value, when assessed against the single-lab statistics calculated from the 30 samples analysed at AGAT. The Author concludes that the mean and standard deviations calculated from a single laboratory alone are not suitable for assessing HRM standard performance and that more rigorous round-robin testing at multiple labs would provide more robust statistical data for QC purposes. Consequently, the Author has established new means and standard deviations for both the Std-1 and Std-2 RMs, based on data from First Phosphate’s current drilling at the Property. The performance charts for both of these HRMs standards show the original AGAT-calculated means and standard deviations, and the modified statistics recommended by the Author (Figures 11.1 and 11.2). The use of RMs Std-1 and Std-2 was discontinued after drill hole BL-24-34.

 

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From drill hole BL-24-35 to BL-24-120, First Phosphate utilized two newly homemade Property-specific HRM standards that underwent more rigorous characterization studies at three separate reputable laboratories.

 

The performance of the four HRM standards was satisfactory, with very few failures recorded. All failures were followed-up in a timely manner and affected samples re-run if deemed necessary. Performance charts for the four HRMs are presented in Figures 11.1 to 11.4. The Author of this Technical Report section considers that the HRM data demonstrate acceptable accuracy in the 2023 and 2024 Bégin-Lamarche data.

 

Figure 11.1 HRM Standard Results for Std-1: P2O5

 

 

Source: This Study

 

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Figure 11.2 HRM Standard Results for Std-2: P2O5

 

 

Source: This Study

 

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Figure 11.3 HRM Standard Results for Std-1B: P2O5

 

 

Source: This Study

 

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Figure 11.4 HRM Standard Results for Std-2B: P2O5

 

 

Source: This Study

 

11.3.2Performance of Blank Material

 

Blanks were routinely inserted into the drill core sample stream at a rate of approximately one every 10 samples. All blank data for P2O5 were reviewed by the Author. If the assayed value in the certificate was indicated as being less than detection limit, the value was assigned the value of one-half the detection limit for data treatment purposes. An upper tolerance limit of ten times the detection limit was set. There were 574 data points to examine.

 

All data plot at or below the set tolerance limit and the Author does not consider contamination to be an issue in the 2023 and 2024 drill hole sample data.

 

Results for the blank data are presented in Figure 11.5.

 

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Figure 11.5 Results for Blank Material: P2O5

 

Source: This Study

 

11.3.3Performance of Lab Pulp Duplicates

 

Field duplicates were not inserted into the sample stream by First Phosphate during the 2023 and 2024 drilling programs. However, laboratory duplicate data for P2O5 were reviewed by the Author for the 2023 and 2024 sampling. The data were scatter graphed and the coefficient of determination (“R2”) used to estimate precision (Figure 11.6). The resultant R2 value for P2O5 was estimated at 1. The Author considers the Actlabs pulp duplicate data to show excellent precision at pulp level.

 

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Figure 11.6 Scatter Plot of Actlabs Lab Pulp Duplicates: P2O5

 

 

Source: This Study

 

11.4CONCLUSION

 

The Author recommends the following be undertaken during future sampling at Bégin-Lamarche:

 

1)The routine insertion of field and coarse reject duplicates into the sampling stream; and

 

2)Check analyses of 5 to 10% of drill core samples taken at the Project, past and future, ensuring to include adequate QC samples to monitor umpire laboratory performance.

 

In the Author’s opinion, the sample preparation, security and analytical procedures for the 2023 to 2024 drilling at the Bégin-Lamarche Project were adequate and examination of QA/QC results for all recent sampling indicates no significant issues with accuracy, contamination or precision in the data.

 

The Author considers the data to be of satisfactory quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate.

 

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12.0DATA VERIFICATION

 

12.1DRILL HOLE DATABASE VERIFICATION

 

12.1.1Assay Verification

 

Verification of drill hole assay data entry was performed by the Authors on 1,362 assay intervals for P2O5, TiO2 and Fe2O3. Data from holes drilled in 2023 and 2024 were verified. The 1,362 verified intervals were checked against original digital assay laboratory certificates downloaded directly from Actlabs’ User Web Portal (WebLIMS) by the Authors. The checked assays represent 17.1% of the entire database (7,979 samples), and 15.3% of the constrained data (5,364 samples). No errors were encountered in the data during the verification process.

 

12.1.2Drill Hole Data Verification

 

The Authors validated the Mineral Resource database in GEMS™ by checking for inconsistencies in analytical units, duplicate entries, interval, length or distance values less than or equal to zero, blank or zero-value assay results, out-of-sequence intervals, intervals or distances greater than the reported drill hole length, inappropriate collar locations, survey and missing interval and coordinate fields. A few minor errors were identified and corrected in the database.

 

12.22024 P&E SITE VISIT AND INDEPENDENT SAMPLING

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Project was visited by Mr. Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., on April 9, 2024 for the purpose of viewing drilling sites and outcrops, GPS location verifications, discussions, and due diligence sampling.

 

Mr. Yassa collected 18 samples from six diamond drill holes during the April 2024 site visit. All samples were selected from drill holes completed in 2023 and 2024. A range of high-, medium-and low-grade samples were selected from the stored drill core. Samples were collected by taking a quarter of the previously split NQ drill core with the other quarter drill core remaining in the drill core box. Individual samples were placed in plastic bags with a uniquely numbered tag, after which all samples were collectively placed in a larger bag and delivered directly to SGS in Québec City for analysis.

 

Requested analyses are drill core bulk density by the wet immersion method, then preparation and whole-rock analysis for Lithium Borate Fusion.

 

Sample processing services at SGS are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Quality Assurance procedures include standard operating procedures for all aspects of the processing and also include protocols for training and monitoring of staff. SGS is independent of First Phosphate and P&E.

 

Results of the Bégin-Lamarche site visit due diligence samples are presented in Figures 12.1 to 12.3.

 

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Figure 12.1 P&E Site Visit Results for P2O5

 

Source: This Study

 

Figure 12.2 P&E Site Visit Results for TiO2

 

 

Source: This Study

 

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Figure 12.3 P&E Site Visit Results for Fe2O3

 

 

Source: This Study

 

12.3CONCLUSION

 

Verification of the Bégin-Lamarche Project data, used for the current Mineral Resource Estimate, was undertaken by the Authors, and included a site visit sample, due diligence sampling, verification of drilling assay data, and assessment of the available QA/QC data for the recent drilling data. The Authors consider that there is good correlation between the P2O5, TiO2 and Fe2O3 assay values in First Phosphate’s database and the independent verification samples collected by them and analysed at SGS. The Authors consider that sufficient verification of the Project data has been undertaken and that the supplied data are of satisfactory quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate.

 

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13.0       MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING

 

The following section is based on 2024 concentration tests by SGS in Québec City that remain underway at the time of writing this Section 13. The Author had visited this SGS facility in September 2022 with regard to metallurgical tests on the mineralogically similar Lac Orignal phosphate Mineral Resource. At that time, the Author concluded that the SGS staff were well-informed and knowledgeable in developing the metallurgical processes appropriate for the “industrial” minerals present in the Lac Original Mineral Resource and in the Bégin-Lamarche phosphate Mineral Resource.

 

SGS Lakefield (“SGS”) completed Tescan Integrated Mineralogical Analyses (“TIMA”) mineralogical examinations on a composite Bégin-Lamarche sample provided to SGS by First Phosphate. This was a higher-grade sample (9.27% P2O5) than the currently Indicated Resource grade (6.49% P2O5 ). The Queen’s University Geology Department at Kingston, Ontario, in cooperation with the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, provided detailed mineralogical analyses on several Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource-representative drill core samples (Banerjee et al., 2024).

 

13.1       METALLURGICAL SAMPLE

 

Drill cores representing the Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource were assembled by First Phosphate for M1, M2 and M3 composites. The drill core was crushed, blended to form a single composite, and samples were taken for assaying, mineralogy, comminution and metallurgical concentration testing. The composite analyses are summarized in Table 13.1.

 

Table 13.1

SGS Bégin-Lamarche Composite Sample Comparison to Lac Orignal

Major Components (%) Minor Elements (ppm) Notes
Major
Oxide
Bégin-
Lamarche
Lac
Orignal*
Element Bégin-
Lamarche
Lac
Orignal*
P2O5 9.27 5.55 Ag <2 <2  
Fe2O3 31.7 22.6 As <30 <30  
SiO2 23.9 34.5 Ba 111 620  
TiO2 5.01 4.01 Be 0.47 <0.2  
CaO 13.6 11.5 Bi <20 <20  
MgO 10.7 6.05 Cd <2 <2  
MnO 0.33 0.19 Co 114 93  
Na2O 0.71 2.18 Li <10 <10  
K2O 0.16 0.6 Mo <5 <5  
Cr2O3 <0.01 0.01 Ni 50 46  
V2O5 0.06 0.05 Pb <20 <20  
S 0.07 0.46 Sb <10 <30 Low S
      Sn <20 <20  

 

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Table 13.1

SGS Bégin-Lamarche Composite Sample Comparison to Lac Orignal

Major Components (%) Minor Elements (ppm) Notes
Major
Oxide
Bégin-
Lamarche
Lac
Orignal*
Element Bégin-
Lamarche
Lac
Orignal*
      Sr 320 940  
      Tl <30 <30  
      Y 97 39  
      Zn 210 230  
      Th 0.5 0.34  
      U <0.5 0.12  
      F 0.63% 0.28%  
      Cl 270 100 Higher Cl
      Hg <0.3 <5 ppb  
      REEs 510 250 Significant REE
*P&E (2023)

 

As indicated in the results of analyses of the metallurgical sample, elements of potential concern in phosphate products, such as fertilizers, food and battery grade materials, are very low in the Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource. The low sulphur content suggests the tailings material would not create an environmental risk for acid generation or for metal leaching. The total rare earth element (“REE”) content can be assessed as moderate, but since the REEs would be concentrated in the apatite mineral, they could be of some potential economic value. However, REEs will associate with the gypsum-hemihydrate precipitated during phosphoric acid production, which means that the REEs can be challenging to isolate.

 

13.2       MINERALOGY

 

A TIMA-X mineralogical study was conducted by SGS on a representative sample of ground composite. TIMA-X is an acronym for TESCAN Intergraded Mineral Analyser. This technique provides an accurate representation of mineral identity, liberation and association, and elemental content of specific minerals.

 

13.2.1       Mineral Content and Distribution

 

Four size fractions were taken from a composite sample and the mineral content (% mass) was determined for each fraction, as shown in Table 13.2.

 

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Table 13.2

Begin -Lamarche Composite Sample Fraction Mineral Content

Mineral
Phase
%
Composite
Content
+150
µm
150+75
µm
-75+25
µm
-25
µm
  100 10.4 41.7 31.8 16.1
Apatite 22.3 14.1 22 24.9 23.3
Plagioclase 7.46 8.09 7.84 7.06 6.85
Orthoclase 0.08 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.11
Olivine 36.5 43.7 38.4 35.3 29.4
Amphibole/Pyroxene 4.76 3.28 3.68 5.32 7.42
Micas/Chlorite/Clays 3.27 2.76 2.61 2.88 6.08
Quartz 0.16        
Calcite 0.37        
Dolomite 0.28        
Pyrite/Pyrrhotite 0.28 0.17 0.23 0.23 0.52
Fe-Oxides1 13.1 12 14.3 11.7 9.63
Ilmenite 9.16 8.97 8.72 6.65 5.33
Spinel 1.28 1.08 1.29 1.32 1.31
Other minerals2 0.12 0.06 0.33 0.48 1.9
Total 100 100 100 100 100
Notes:1.TIMA tests are unable to distinguish hematite from magnetite.
2.Other minerals present are sphalerite, titanite and miscellaneous oxides.

 

The distribution of the minerals by size suggests the following:

 

The concentration of apatite in the finest fraction suggests that scrubbing and desliming would be detrimental to apatite recovery. Desliming is a common step in processing minerals of this type, but is likely not appropriate in this case;

 

As a first process step, the iron oxides, probably mainly magnetite, could be effectively removed/recovered by low intensity magnetic separation (“LIMS”). This concentrate is expected to need additional beneficiation stages;

 

Ilmenite may also be recovered by magnetic separation from the apatite flotation tails. Ilmenite is typically a paramagnetic mineral and would be susceptible to high intensity magnetic separation (“HIMS”). Trace amounts of ilmenite could be removed from the apatite concentrate, but may not be of suitable grade to add to ilmenite recovered from apatite flotation tailings; and

 

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Pyrite/pyrrhotite concentrations are low, and because these minerals are relatively soft, some concentration can be expected in fine fractions. As a result of the low sulphur content, the potential for acid generation is expected to be low – also neutralizing carbonate concentrations exceed that of sulphides.

 

13.2.2Apatite

 

Apatite is the principal mineral of interest and mineralogical analyses indicated a significant presence in all screen sizes of the sample. As listed in Table 13.2, 22.3% of the composite is apatite.

 

The composite assayed 9.27% P2O5. Queen’s University analysed 115 specimens of apatite from Bégin-Lamarche drill core by electron-probe micro-analysis (“EPMA”) and determined the P2O5 content to be 41.4 to 41.8%, with an average of 41.6%. There was excellent agreement between SGS and Queen’s on the apatite purity and content:

 

9.27%/0.416 = 22.3% apatite in the composite sample

 

Other contents of the 115 apatite crystals results are summarized in Table 13.3.

 

Table 13.3
Begin-Lamarche Apatite Mineral Composition
Phase %
P P2O5 CaO MnO SiO2 F Cl Ti Fe ƩREE
Apatite Grains 18 41.4
to
41.8
54.8
to
55.7
0.02
to
0.17
0.0
to
0.2
1.67
to
3.40
0.04
to
0.50
<0.02 0.12
to
0.57
0.16
to
0.26

Note: ƩREE = summary of rare earth elements.

Source: Banerjee et al. (2024)

 

These preliminary results indicate that the apatite varies mildly in elemental content and impurities. An exception might be the identification of the apatite as either fluorapatite or chlorapatite.

 

13.2.3Mineral Liberation and Exposure

 

TIMA assessments were completed by SGS on the liberation and exposure of apatite, ilmenite and iron oxides. The following examples for apatite criteria were used is this assessment. Similar criteria were applied to ilmenite and iron oxides:

 

Pure apatite: 100% liberated and free.

Free apatite: >95% apatite in a particle.

Liberated apatite: >80 <95% apatite.

 

The results for apatite in the ground (P90 150 µm) composite are summarized in Figure 13.1.

 

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Figure 13.1 Apatite Association of Ground Composite

 

Source: First Phosphate TIMA data (SGS, September 2024)

 

The results shown in Figure 13.1 indicate that in order to produce a high-grade concentrate at high recovery (90%), minor additional grinding of the +75 µm fraction should be considered.

 

Similar mineral exposure results for iron oxides are shown in Figure 13.2. The iron oxides would be removed before apatite beneficiation using LIMS. A rougher iron concentration would need to be subject to additional beneficiation steps, such as regrinding and flotation to remove non-ferrous impurities.

 

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An iron oxide recovery of 90% has been suggested by SGS. Fine grinding would be required to meet such a high recovery of a high-quality concentrate (Figure 13.2). However, considering that LIMS concentration of magnetite is a strong selective process, 90% recovery is possible.

 

Figure 13.2 Iron Oxide Association of Ground Composite

 

Source: First Phosphate TIMA data (SGS, September 2024)

 

The mineral exposure results for Ti oxides, mainly ilmenite, are summarized in Figure 13.3. Ilmenite was shown to be well liberated in the sample with 92% of the ilmenite grains either totally free or liberated. Ilmenite concentration and cleaning processes could include HIMS, gravity and flotation. Recoveries of a marketable concentrate could range between 50 and 60%.

 

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Figure 13.3 Ilmenite Association of Ground Composite

 

Source: First Phosphate TIMA data (SGS, September 2024)

 

13.3MINERAL PROCESSING TESTWORK

 

13.3.1Comminution Tests

 

Grinding test results for Bégin-Lamarche have not yet been reported. However, similar results to those reported for the Lac Orignal Mineral Resource in 2022 are anticipated (P&E, 2022).

 

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13.3.2LIMS Magnetic Separation

 

Following grinding to a P80 of ~150 µm, the ground material was submitted for LIMS to remove the iron oxides, principally magnetite (Table 13.4). The iron oxide (Fe2O3) content had been determined to be 22.9%. Approximately half of the Fe-oxide can be allocated to magnetite, with the balance being held in olivine and ilmenite.

 

Greater than 95% of the free iron oxides (including magnetite) were removed. Less than 2.5% of the P2O5 was taken with the magnetite concentrate.

 

Table 13.4

Lims Magnetic Separation, BÉgin-Lamarche Composite

Composite Wt Fe2O3 TiO2 P2O5 SiO2 CaO MgO S
% % Distr’n* % Distr’n* % Distr’n* % % % %
Magnetic Conc 16.6 74.9 39.4 3.47 12.5 2.21 3.97 8.3 3.35 4.8 0.19
Non- Magnetics 83.4 22.9 60.6 4.84 87.5 10.8 96.10 27 15.5 12.1 0.05
Head (Calc) 100 31.5 100 4.74 100 9.37 100 23.9 13.5 10.9 0.04
Direct   31.7   5.01   9.27   23.9 13.6 10.7 0.07

Note: * Distr’n = Distribution, Conc = concentrate, Calc = calculated.

 

13.3.3Flotation Concentration

 

Seventeen bench scale batch flotation tests have been performed. The results of the first 16 tests were available at the time of this writing. All tests were initiated with thick, stage conditioning of “non-mags” LIMS tails with soda ash, starch and fatty acid. Initial flotation tests investigated rougher kinetics and the benefit of regrinding a rougher apatite concentrate. At least one locked cycle flotation test is currently planned by SGS. This test procedure is expected to confirm the method for producing a very high grade (>40% P2O5) apatite concentrate and to provide sufficient sample to conduct the tests to confirm the production of marketable grades of magnetite and ilmenite by-products.

 

The fifteenth flotation test (“F15”) included four cleaner stages with the addition of starch and sodium silicate in the cleaning stages. The rougher concentrate was reground to P80 110 µm. The promising results of F15 are summarized in Table 13.5.

 

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Table 13.5

Flotation Test (F15) Metallurgical Balance

Product Weight % % Distribution
g % P2O5 Fe2O3 SiO2 TiO2 CaO S P2O5 Fe2O3 SiO2 TiO2 CaO S
P2O5 4th Cln Conc 350.5 14.9 40.1 1.48 4.49 0.84 53.3 0.02 64.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 59.1 5.4
P2O5 3rd Cln Conc + 3rd Scav Conc 489.2 20.8 39.2 2.49 1.44 0.38 52.2 0.02 88.1 1.7 1.3 1.6 1.6 7.9
P2O5 Ro Tail 1259 53.4 0.2 30.0 36.30 6.92 1.98 0.08 1.2 51.6 82.2 74.5 7.9 78
Magnetic Conc 391.2 16.6 2.21 74.90 8.30 3.47 3.35 0.01 4.00 40.0 5.8 11.6 4.1 2.3
Head (calculated) 2,357 100 9.23 31.10 23.60 4.96 13.4 0.05 100 100 100 100 100 100
Head Assay     9.27 31.70 23.90 5.01 13.6 0.07            

Note: Cln Conc = Cleaner Concentrate; Conc = concentrate, Scav Conc = scavenger concentrate, Ro Tail = rougher tail.

 

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In reviewing the results of the chemical analyses of the composite, the mineralogical examinations and the results of the magnetic separation and the multiple batch flotation tests, the following conclusions can be made:

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource is a good grade apatite Mineral Resource – the high-purity fluorapatite mineral contains very low levels of potentially hazardous components such as arsenic, heavy metals and radioactivity;

 

The apatite mineral content has the potential to be concentrated as a high-grade product and at a high recovery. The latest batch test results indicate the production of 40% P2O5 at over 90% recovery is reasonably possible; and

 

Locked cycle test results are expected to confirm high concentrate grade and recovery.

 

As indicated in mineralogical studies, the Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource presents the potential for recovering two additional mineral products; saleable magnetite and ilmenite concentrates. This potential is expected to be confirmed with additional testing and matching test results with market specifications.

 

A valuable magnetite concentrate can be achieved by magnetic separation plus a potential grinding and classification to meet market requirements such as use in heavy media separation. More than 80% of the magnetite, possibly as high as 90%, should be recoverable and saleable.

 

Most of the ilmenite mineralization will report to the apatite rougher tails. Ilmenite, being a paramagnetic mineral, could be concentrated by HIMS combined with gravity and (or) froth flotation techniques. Mineralogical examination of the ground composite indicated that 50% of the ilmenite was “pure” and 30% was “free”. This result suggests that with a combination of concentration methods, ~50 to 60% recovery of high-grade ilmenite concentrate could be expected.

 

13.4RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS

 

The continuation of bench-scale apatite flotation testing is recommended, in particular locked cycle testing. Locked cycle flotation testing is essential to provide a preliminary simulation of a full-scale processing performance. Testing that targets the production of saleable magnetite and ilmenite is essential.

 

Industrial mineral processing and concentration that uses fatty acids is notoriously tricky. These reagents can accumulate and produce sticky, unselective metallurgical conditions. Pilot scale testing is recommended to assess these risks and develop techniques to deal with these conditions.

 

As reported by Banerjee et al. (2024), the rock types of the Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource present in the massif anorthosite are quite variable. This variability results in a wide range of apatite (0 to 70%), magnetite (0 to 27%), and ilmenite (0 to 24%) contents. Other minerals, such as olivine and pyroxene, are also highly variable. Additional bench-scale testing, at grades close to the Indicated Mineral Resource grade, and according to rock type, are justified.

 

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Fatty-acid produced concentrates are notoriously difficult to dewater by filtration. This situation is commonly remediated by scrubbing off the fatty acid with acid. Tests are needed to determine process and equipment needs for a full-scale operation.

 

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14.0MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

 

14.1INTRODUCTION

 

The purpose of this Technical Report section is to summarize initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bégin-Lamarche Project in Québec for First Phosphate Corp. The Mineral Resource Estimate presented herein is reported in accordance with the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 43-101 (2014) and has been estimated in conformity with the generally accepted CIM “Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Best Practices” guidelines (2019). Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no guarantee that all or any part of the Mineral Resource will be converted into a Mineral Reserve. Confidence in the estimate of Inferred Mineral Resources is insufficient to allow the meaningful application of technical and economic parameters or to enable an evaluation of economic viability worthy of public disclosure. Mineral Resources may be affected by further infill and exploration drilling that may result in increases or decreases in subsequent Mineral Resource Estimates.

 

This Mineral Resource Estimate was based on information and data supplied by First Phosphate Corp., and was undertaken by Yungang Wu, P.Geo., and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET of P&E Mining Consultants Inc. of Brampton, Ontario. This Mineral Resource Estimate was supervised, reviewed and accepted by Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person in terms of NI 43-101. The effective date of this Mineral Resource Estimate is September 9, 2024.

 

14.2DATABASE

 

All drilling and assay data were provided in the form of Excel data files by First Phosphate Corp. The GEOVIA GEMS™ V6.8.4 database for this Mineral Resource Estimate, compiled by the Authors, consisted of 126 drill holes totalling 30,647.5 m. A total of 117 drill holes (29,096.5 m) intersected the mineralized wireframes used for the Mineral Resource Estimate. Three metallurgical drill holes totalling 375 m were not used for the Mineral Resource Estimate, because they were not assayed. A drill hole plan is shown in Appendix A.

 

The drill hole assay database contained P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 and other minerals. The basic statistics of all raw assays of the principal minerals are presented in Table 14.1.

 

Table 14.1

Basic Statistics of Assay Database

Variable P2O5
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Sample
Length
(m)
Number of Samples 7,977 7,977 7,977 7,977
Minimum Value 0.01 0.54 0.03 0.20
Maximum Value 33.83 51.26 15.55 6.05
Mean 4.55 17.69 2.84 2.58

 

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Table 14.1

Basic Statistics of Assay Database

Variable P2O5
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Sample
Length
(m)
Median 3.18 16.23 2.56 3.00
Variance 21.08 114.39 4.54 0.41
Standard Deviation 4.59 10.70 2.13 0.64
Coefficient of Variation 1.01 0.60 0.75 0.25
Note:P2O5 = phosphorus pentoxide, Fe2O3 = iron trioxide, TiO2 = titanium dioxide.

 

All drill hole survey and assay values are expressed in metric units. Coordinates are in the projected coordinate system UTM NAD 83, Zone 19N.

 

14.3DATA VERIFICATION

 

Additional to verification procedures and protocols described in Sections 11 and 12 of this Technical Report. The Authors validated the Mineral Resource database in GEMS™ by checking for inconsistencies in analytical units, duplicate entries, interval, length or distance values less than or equal to zero, blank or zero-value assay results, out-of-sequence intervals, intervals or distances greater than the reported drill hole length, inappropriate collar locations, survey and missing interval and coordinate fields. A few minor errors were identified and corrected in the database. The Authors are of the opinion that the supplied database is suitable for Mineral Resource estimation.

 

14.4DOMAIN INTERPRETATION

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Deposit domain boundaries were determined from lithology, structure, and grade boundary interpretation from visual inspection of drill hole cross-sections. Seven mineralized domains; one within the Mountain Zone, two within the Northern Zone and four within the Southern Zone were constructed by the Authors on 50 to 100 m spaced vertical cross-sections with computer screen digitizing polylines in GEMS. The domain outlines were influenced by the selection of mineralized material above 2.5% P2O5 that demonstrated a lithological and structural zonal continuity along strike and down-dip. In some cases, mineralization <2.5% P2O5 was included for the purpose of maintaining zone continuity. On each cross-section, polyline interpretations were digitized from drill hole to drill hole, and typically were not extended >100 m into untested territory. Minimum constrained width for interpretation was 2 m of drill core length.

 

The topographic surface was created using LiDAR results from the Québec Government website (www.diffusion.mffp.gouv.qc.ca). The overburden surface was determined using average depth to bedrock with local adjustment using drill holes logs and outcrop locations. All mineralized domain wireframes were truncated at the overburden surface.

 

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The resulting mineralized wireframes were utilized as constraining boundaries during Mineral Resource estimation and for purposes of rock coding, statistical analysis and compositing limits. The 3-D domains are presented in Appendix B.

 

14.5ROCK CODE DETERMINATION

 

A unique rock code was assigned to each mineralized domain in the Mineral Resource model as presented in Table 14.2.

 

Table 14.2

Rock Codes Used for the

Mineral Resource Estimate

Domain Rock Code Wireframe
Volume
(m3)
Montagne 100 5,263,704
Nord-East 210 13,551,330
Nord-West 220 17,443,978
Sud1 310 16,730,865
Sud2 320 24,605,943
Sud3 330 9,864,675
Sud4 340 11,784,654
Air 0  
Overburden 10  
Waste 99  

 

14.6WIREFRAME CONSTRAINED ASSAYS

 

Wireframe constrained assays were back coded in the assay database with rock codes that were derived from intersections of the mineralized domains and drill holes. The basic statistics of the wireframe constrained assays are presented in Table 14.3.

 

Table 14.3

Wireframe Constrained Assay Summary

Variable P2O5
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Sample
Length
(m)
Number of Samples 5,364 5,364 5,364 5,364
Minimum Value 0.02 0.91 0.05 0.50
Maximum Value 33.83 44.50 9.93 6.05

 

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Table 14.3

Wireframe Constrained Assay Summary

Variable P2O5
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Sample
Length
(m)
Mean 6.06 21.21 3.49 2.55
Median 5.49 21.80 3.56 3.00
Variance 21.15 106.32 4.30 0.43
Standard Deviation 4.60 10.31 2.07 0.65
Coefficient of Variation 0.76 0.49 0.59 0.26
Note:P2O5 = phosphorus pentoxide, Fe2O3 = iron trioxide, TiO2 = titanium dioxide.

 

14.7COMPOSITING

 

In order to regularize the assay sampling intervals for grade interpolation, a 3.0 m compositing length was selected for the drill hole intervals that fell within the constraints of the above-described Mineral Resource wireframe domains. The composites were calculated for P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 over 3.0 m lengths starting at the first point of intersection between assay data drill hole and hanging wall of the 3-D zonal constraint. The compositing process was halted on exit from the footwall of the constraint. Missing samples (unsampled intervals) were assigned a background value of 0.001%. If the last composite interval was less than 1.50 m, the composite length was adjusted to make all composite intervals of the domain intercept of equal length. The resulting composite length ranged from 2.30 to 4.01 m. This process would not introduce any short sample bias in the grade interpolation process. The constrained composite data were extracted to a point file for a grade capping analysis. The composite statistics are summarized in Table 14.4.

 

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Table 14.4

Composite Summary

Variable P2O5_Comp
(%)
P2O5_Cap
(%)
Fe2O3_Comp
(%)
Fe2O3_Cap
(%)
TiO2_Comp
(%)
TiO2_Cap
(%)
Length
(m)
Number of Composites 4,840 4,840 4,840 4,840 4,840 4,840 4,840
Minimum Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.30
Maximum Value 28.18 23.00 44.00 44.00 9.74 9.74 4.01
Mean 5.66 5.66 20.15 20.15 3.31 3.31 3.00
Median 5.19 5.19 20.81 20.81 3.39 3.39 3.00
Variance 16.60 16.51 103.88 103.88 3.80 3.80 0.00
Standard Deviation 4.07 4.06 10.19 10.19 1.95 1.95 0.06
Coefficient of Variation 0.72 0.72 0.51 0.51 0.59 0.59 0.02

Note: Comp = composite; Cap = capped composite.

 

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14.8GRADE CAPPING

 

Grade capping was investigated on the 3.0 m composite values in the database within the constraining domain to ensure that the possible influence of erratic high-grade values did not bias the database. Log-normal histograms and log-probability plots were generated for each mineralized domain and the selected resulting graphs are exhibited in Appendix C. Three P2O5 values in the Montagne Domain were capped at 23%, whereas no capping was required for other minerals and domains. The capped composite statistics are summarized in Table 14.4. The grade capping values are detailed in Table 14.5. The capped composites were utilized to develop variograms and for block model grade interpolation.

 

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Table 14.5

Grade Capping Values

Mineral Domain Total No.
of
Composites
Capping
Value
(%)
No. of
Capped
Composites
Mean of
Composites
(%)
Mean of
Capped
Composites
(%)
CoV of
Composites
CoV of
Capped
Composites
Capping
Percentile
(%)
P2O5 Montagne 773 23 3 8.04 8.03 0.69 0.68 99.6
P2O5 Nord-East 1,122 No cap 0 4.95 4.95 0.78 0.78 100.0
P2O5 Nord-West 527 No cap 0 6.20 6.20 0.67 0.67 100.0
P2O5 Sud1 710 No cap 0 5.05 5.05 0.64 0.64 100.0
P2O5 Sud2 1,160 No cap 0 4.95 4.95 0.54 0.54 100.0
P2O5 Sud3 262 No cap 0 5.81 5.81 0.63 0.63 100.0
P2O5 Sud4 286 No cap 0 5.22 5.22 0.84 0.84 100.0
Fe2O3 Montagne 773 No cap 0 19.34 19.34 0.61 0.61 100.0
Fe2O3 Nord-East 1,122 No cap 0 19.58 19.58 0.55 0.55 100.0
Fe2O3 Nord-West 527 No cap 0 20.49 20.49 0.53 0.53 100.0
Fe2O3 Sud1 710 No cap 0 20.49 20.49 0.47 0.47 100.0
Fe2O3 Sud2 1,160 No cap 0 21.35 21.35 0.40 0.40 100.0
Fe2O3 Sud3 262 No cap 0 20.13 20.13 0.47 0.47 100.0
Fe2O3 Sud4 286 No cap 0 18.23 18.23 0.55 0.55 100.0
TiO2 Montagne 773 No cap 0 3.20 3.20 0.73 0.73 100.0
TiO2 Nord-East 1,122 No cap 0 3.10 3.10 0.63 0.63 100.0
TiO2 Nord-West 527 No cap 0 2.91 2.91 0.61 0.61 100.0
TiO2 Sud1 710 No cap 0 3.53 3.53 0.55 0.55 100.0
TiO2 Sud2 1,160 No cap 0 3.62 3.62 0.45 0.45 100.0
TiO2 Sud3 262 No cap 0 3.46 3.46 0.54 0.54 100.0
TiO2 Sud4 286 No cap 0 3.13 3.13 0.68 0.68 100.0

Note: CoV = Coefficient of Variation.

 

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14.9VARIOGRAPHY

 

A variography analysis was attempted as a guide to determining a grade interpolation search ellipse strategy. Directional variograms were developed using the P2O5 composites for each mineralized domain where sufficient data were available. Selected variograms are attached in Appendix D.

 

Continuity ellipses based on the observed variogram ranges were subsequently generated and utilized as the basis for estimation search ranges, distance weighting calculations and Mineral Resource classification criteria.

 

14.10BULK DENSITY

 

The bulk density used for the creation of the bulk density block model was derived from eighteen samples taken by the Author during a site visit that were analysed by SGS Canada of Québec City. The average bulk density 3.23 t/m3 was applied to all mineralized blocks for this Mineral Resource Estimate.

 

14.11BLOCK MODELLING

 

The Bégin-Lamarche block model was constructed using GEOVIA GEMS™ V6.8.4 modelling software. The block model origin and block size are presented in Table 14.6. The block model consists of separate model attributes for estimated P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 grade, rock type (mineralized domain), volume percent, bulk density, and classification.

 

Table 14.6

Block Model Definition

Direction Origin No. of Blocks Block Size
(m)
X 324,460.909 310 5
Y 5,401,805.962 360 10
Z 350 100 5
Rotation -35° (Clockwise)

 

All blocks in the rock type block model were initialled with a waste rock code of 99, corresponding to the surrounding country rocks. The mineralized domain was used to code all blocks within the rock type block model that contain ≥0.1% volume within the mineralized domains. These blocks were assigned the rock type codes presented in Table 14.2. The overburden and topographic surfaces were subsequently utilized to assign rock codes 99 and 0, corresponding to overburden and air respectively, for all blocks ≥50% above the surfaces.

 

A volume percent block model was set up to accurately represent the volume and subsequent tonnage that was occupied by each block inside the constraining mineralized domains. As a result, the mineralized domain boundary was properly represented by the volume percent model ability to measure individual infinitely variable block inclusion percentages within that domain. The minimum percentage of any mineralized block was set to 0.1%.

 

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The P2O5, Fe2O3 and TiO2 grade blocks were interpolated with the Inverse Distance Squared (“ID2”) method. Nearest Neighbour grade interpolation (“NN”) was utilized for validation. Multiple passes were executed for the grade interpolation to progressively capture the sample points to avoid over-smoothing and preserve local grade variability. Ellipse search ranges and directions were based on the variograms. Grade blocks were interpolated using the parameters in Table 14.7.

 

Table 14.7

Block Model Interpolation Parameters

Pass Major
Range
(m)
Semi-major
Range
(m)
Minor
Range
(m)
Max No. of
Samples
per Hole
Min No.
of
Samples
Max No.
of
Samples
I 50 50 25 2 3 12
II 150 150 75 2 1 12

 

Selected cross-sections and plans of the P2O5 grade blocks are presented in Appendix E.

 

The average bulk density of 3.23 t/m3 was applied to all mineralization blocks.

 

14.12MINERAL RESOURCE CLASSIFICATION

 

It is the Author’s opinion that the drilling, assaying and exploration work on the Bégin-Lamarche Project support this Mineral Resource Estimate and are sufficient to indicate a reasonable potential for eventual economic extraction, and thus it is qualified as a Mineral Resource under the CIM definition standards. The Mineral Resource is classified as Indicated and Inferred, based on the geological interpretation, variogram performance and drill hole spacing. The Indicated Mineral Resource is initially classified for the blocks interpolated with the Pass I, which used at least three composites from a minimum of two holes. The Inferred Mineral Resource is classified for all remaining grade populated blocks within the mineralized domain. The classifications were adjusted by creating solids to reasonably reflect the distribution of each classification. Selected classification block cross-sections and plans are attached in Appendix F.

 

14.13P2O5 CUT-OFF CALCULATION

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Mineral Resource Estimate was investigated with a pit optimization to ensure a reasonable assumption of potential economic extraction could be made. An optimized pit shell is presented in Appendix G. The pit-constrained Mineral Resource was derived from applying P2O5% cut -off values to the block model and reporting the resulting tonnes and grades for potentially mineable areas. The following parameters were used to calculate the P2O5 cut-off value that determines the open pit mining potentially economic portions of the constrained mineralization:

 

  US$:CAD$ Exchange Rate: 0.75

 

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  P2O5 Price (32%): US$180/t (Approximate two-year trailing average)
  P2O5 Price (40%): US$225/t
  P2O5 Process Recovery: 91%
  Processing Cost: CAD$14.00/t
  G&A: CAD$3.00/t
  Mining Cost: CAD$2.75/t
  Pit Slope: 45°

 

The P2O5 cut-off for potential open pit mining is calculated as 2.5%.

 

14.14MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

 

The Authors consider that the mineralization of the Bégin-Lamarche Project is potentially amenable to open pit economic extraction. The resulting pit-constrained Mineral Resource Estimate at the effective date of this Technical Report is tabulated in Table 14.8.

 

Table 14.8

Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate at 2.5% P2O5 Cut-off (1-4)

Classification Zone Tonnes
(M)
P2O5
(%)
P2O5
(kt)
Fe2O3
(%)
Fe2O3
(Mt)
TiO2
(%)
TiO2
(kt)
Indicated Mountain 9.3 8.19 758 9.95 0.9 3.23 299
Northern 32.2 6.00 1,934 10.91 3.5 3.33 1,073
Total 41.5 6.49 2,692 10.69 4.4 3.31 1,372
Inferred Mountain 6.8 8.57 584 10.34 0.7 3.68 251
Northern 44.3 6.98 3,090 11.14 50 3.26 1,442
Southern 162.9 5.63 9,177 10.85 17.6 3.73 6,080
Total 214.0 6.01 12,851 10.89 23.3 3.63 7,773

Notes: 

1.Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.

2.The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.

3.The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration.

4.The Mineral Resources in this Technical Report were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.

 

The pit -constrained Mineral Resource Estimate is sensitive to the selection of a reporting P2O5 cut-off value as demonstrated in Table 14.9.

 

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Table 14.9

Pit-Constrained Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity to P2O5 Cut-off

Classification Cut-off
P2O5
(%)
Tonnage
(M)
P2O5
(%)
P2O5
(kt)
Fe2O3
(%)
Fe2O3
(Mt)
TiO2
(%)
TiO2
(kt)
Indicated 5.0 27.2 7.86 2,143 11.98 3.2 3.74 1,020
4.5 30.5 7.53 2,298 11.71 3.5 3.65 1,113
4.0 33.8 7.22 2,436 11.43 3.8 3.55 1,200
3.5 36.7 6.94 2,547 11.16 4.1 3.46 1,272
3.0 39.3 6.69 2,632 10.91 4.3 3.38 1,330
2.5 41.5 6.49 2,692 10.69 4.4 3.31 1,373
2.0 43.3 6.31 2,732 10.49 4.5 3.24 1,403
1.5 44.8 6.16 2,759 10.30 4.6 3.18 1,426
1.0 46.0 6.03 2,774 10.15 4.7 3.13 1,441
Inferred 5.0 135.8 7.16 9,732 12.13 16.5 4.03 5,470
4.5 157.2 6.84 10,748 11.83 18.6 3.94 6,190
4.0 178.1 6.53 11,639 11.52 20.5 3.85 6,849
3.5 194.2 6.31 12,242 11.26 21.9 3.76 7,303
3.0 206.1 6.13 12,633 11.05 22.8 3.69 7,605
2.5 214.0 6.01 12,851 10.89 23.3 3.63 7,772
2.0 218.7 5.92 12,959 10.79 23.6 3.59 7,860
1.5 222.5 5.85 13,025 10.69 23.8 3.56 7,919
1.0 225.6 5.79 13,064 10.60 23.9 3.53 7,958

 

14.15CONFIRMATION OF ESTIMATE

 

The block model was validated using several industry standard methods, including visual and statistical methods, as follows:

 

Visual examination of composites and block grades on successive plans and sections were performed on-screen, in order to confirm that the block models correctly reflect the distribution of composite grades. The review of estimation parameters included:

 

Number of composites used for grade estimation;
Number of drill holes used for grade estimation;
Number of passes used for grade estimation;
Mean value of the composites used;
Mean distance to sample used;
Actual distance to closest point; and
Grade of true closest point.

 

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A comparison of mean grades of composites with the block model on a global basis at a 0.001% P2O5 cut-off is presented in Table 14.10.

 

Table 14.10

Average Grade of Composite Comparison

with BLock MOdel 

Data Type P2O5
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Composites 5.66 20.15 3.31
Capped Composites 5.66 20.15 3.31
Block Model ID2 5.67 20.67 3.40
Block Model NN 5.90 21.16 3.48
Notes:ID2= block model grades were interpolated with Inverse Distance Squared.
 NN= block model grades were interpolated using Nearest Neighbour.

 

The comparisons above show the average grades of block model almost equal to that of capped composites used for the grade estimations.

 

A comparison of the P2O5 grade-tonnage curve of the block model interpolated with Inverse Distance Squared (“ID2”) and Nearest Neighbour (“NN”) on a global basis are presented in Figure 14.1.

 

Figure 14.1Grade-Tonne Curve ID2 Versus NN Interpolation

 

Source: This Study

 

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P2O5 local trends were evaluated by comparing the ID2 and NN estimate against the composites. As shown in Figures 14.2 to 14.4, grade interpolations with ID2 and NN agreed reasonably well.

 

Figure 14.2P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Easting

 

Source: This Study

 

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Figure 14.3P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Northing

 

Source: This Study

 

Figure 14.4 P2O5 Grade Swath Plot Elevation

 

 

Source: This Study

 

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15.0MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES

 

This section is not applicable to this Report.

 

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16.0MINING METHODS

 

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17.0RECOVERY METHODS

 

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18.0PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE

 

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19.0MARKET STUDIES AND CONTRACTS

 

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20.0ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, PERMITS, AND SOCIAL OR COMMUNITY IMPACTS

 

This section is not applicable to this Report.

 

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21.0CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS

 

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22.0ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

 

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23.0ADJACENT PROPERTIES

 

The Niobec Mine, located in Saint -Honoré, Québec, ~30 km southeast of the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit, is the only operating mine in the area (Figure 23.1). The Mine is one of the world’s few and leading producers of niobium, a critical element used mainly in making high-strength, low-alloy steels. The Mine is owned and operated by Magris Resources, a private Brazilian company. The most recent publicly available Mineral Reserve Estimate, provided in 2014 when the mine was sold to Magris Resources by Iamgold, suggested Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of ~418 Mt of ore grading ~0.42% niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅). In addition to Mineral Reserves, the Mine also has significant Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Mineral Resources. The Mine has been in operation since 1976 and is expected to continue producing for several more decades.

 

The Bérubé Property is located a few km west of the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit (Figure 23.1). The owner of the claims explores for peat moss and is associated with Tourbières Lambert, which has a peat moss packing facility just west of the Bégin-Lamarche Property.

 

The Cormier Property, enclosed by the southern part of the Bégin-Lamarche Property (Figure 23.1), was drilled in 2011 and 2012 for phosphate and titanomagnetite. Nineteen drill holes were completed totalling 3,149 m on the known phosphate mineralization. Three mineralized zones were discovered on that property; the Centre, West and East Zones (GM 67674). The Centre Zone has been intersected for 390 m of strike oriented at N165° to N180° dipping 50° to 85° west. The average phosphate content of the Center Zone is 9.16% P 2O5. The apparent thickness of the Centre Zone is between 15 to 45 m. The West Zone is located <50 m west of the Centre Zone, parallels the Central Zone and dips 45° to 55° west. The average phosphate content of the West Zone is 8.91% P2O5. The East Zone has an average thickness of 9.54 m and contains 9.17% P2O5.

 

Silice Charlevoix owns a property located north of the Niobec Mine (Figure 23.1). No work has been carried out on that Property. There are a several small properties in and around the Bégin-Lamarche Property held by individual prospectors or businessmen with little or no reported exploration work.

 

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Figure 23.1 Adjacent Properties Map

 

 

Notes: 1 = Bégin -Lamarche Property, 2 = Bérubé Claims, 3 = Cormier Claims, 4 = Niobec Mine, 5 = Silice Charlevoix

 

The information in this section has not been verified by the Author and it is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the Bégin-Lamarche Property, which is the subject of this Technical Report. 

 

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24.0OTHER RELEVANT DATA AND INFORMATION

 

To the best of the Authors’ knowledge there are no other relevant data, additional information or explanation necessary to make the Technical Report understandable and not misleading.

 

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25.0INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS

 

P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”) was contracted by First Phosphate Corporation (“First Phosphate” or the “Company”) to prepare an independent Technical Report (“Report”) and initial Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property (“the Property” or “Project”), Saguenay – Lac Saint-Jean Region, northern Québec. First Phosphate is a public company registered in British Columbia and listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, where it trades under the symbol PHOS. The Company’s head office is located in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property is located ~270 km north of Québec City, Québec and ~75 km northwest of the City of Saguenay, Québec. The Property consists of 688 contiguous CDC claims with a total area of 38,610 ha. First Phosphate fully owns the 688 CDC claims. All the Property claims are registered with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (“MRNF”). All the claims are in good standing as of the effective date of this Report.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Property is accessible via ~50 km driving-distance on highways 170 and 172 west and northwest of the City of Saguenay. These highways connect by secondary and tertiary roads to the Property. The Bégin-Lamarche Project, which includes the area of the current Mineral Resource, is located ~1 km north of the Town of Bégin and around the Town of Lamarche.

 

The Saguenay region has a humid continental- type climate that is milder than that of the surrounding Canadian Shield and similar to that of the St. Lawrence Lowlands. Located just above the 49th parallel, the region has a very low average temperature (2.3°C) with very cold winters (average −21.1°C in January) and relatively cool summers (24.1°C on average in July). The topography of the Property is made up of small hills containing numerous outcrops and small valleys covered with a thick layer of overburden. Vegetation is a mixed forest of deciduous and coniferous trees with a few lakes.

 

The Saguenay - Lac Saint-Jean region has a population of 280,000 inhabitants and extensive industrial, agricultural, forestry and tourist industries. The region also has a significant hydro-electric system (owned by Rio Tinto) to produce electricity for the aluminum production and transformation industries. The University of Québec at Chicoutimi in the City of Saguenay houses a well-known geological department. The nearby mining operations are mainly aggregate and dimensional stone quarries. The only metallic mine is the Niobec Niobium Mine operated by Magris Resources.

 

The City of Saguenay is the sixth largest city in Québec, with an airport, a skilled industrial workforce, and established local infrastructure. Deep-water all-season port facilities at the Port of Saguenay, 30 road-km away, are linked by the Saguenay River to the St. Lawrence River at the Town of Tadoussac and, ultimately, the Atlantic Ocean. The Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Saguenay to secure access and development space at the port facilities. Furthermore, the port of Bécancour is located 260 km south-southeast of the City Saguenay and is accessible by Highway Road 172 west to Highway 169, and then south along Highway 155 to the City of Trois-Rivieres. There are regularly scheduled flights to Saguenay from the City of Montréal.

 

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Historically, exploration work in the Bégin-Lamarche region focused mainly on industrial minerals and dimensional stone. In the 1970s, the region was mapped by Provincial Government teams, with a focus on a large anorthosite complex. In 1986 and 1996, lake sediment samples and stream sediment samples returned anomalous values in nickel, copper and cobalt. From the mid-1990s to 2022, Virginia Gold Mines, Secova Metals and local prospectors completed geophysical, lithogeochemical, and geological surveys designed to detect mainly the presence of massive magmatic sulphide mineralization associated with anorthosite. Disseminated Ni-Cu-Co sulphide mineralization showings and phosphate mineralization occurrences were found.

 

First Phosphate interest in the Bégin-Lamarche area stemmed from the presence of a 7-km long, southwesterly trending airborne anomaly and two historical grab samples taken by prospectors that returned results of 10.5 and 12.0% P2O5 in a cumulate rock with >90% oxide (magnetite and ilmenite) and apatite. In 2022, First Phosphate purchased northern part of Bégin Property from the local prospectors, expanded it through staking and additional acquisition deals, and commenced exploration for magmatic phosphate mineralization.

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit is hosted in oxide-apatite peridotite intrusions within the large Proterozoic Lac-Saint-Jean-Anorthosite (“LSJA”) Suite in the Grenville Province, Québec. The LSJA is the largest phosphate mineralized anorthosite complex worldwide.

 

The Deposit extends for 2,500 m along strike, dips steeply, and is internally offset along cross-cutting faults into three mineralized zones: 1) the Southern Zone; 2) the Northern Zone; and 3) the Mountain Zone. The Southern Zone is the largest one, consists of four phosphate layers up to 200 m thick, and extends for 1,700 m along strike. The Northern Zone consists of two phosphate layers ranging from 100 to 200 m in thickness and extends for 600 m along strike. The Mountain Zone is a single phosphate-bearing, somewhat elongated mass up to 200 m in diameter and 250 m in length. Drilling at the Mountain Zone intersected massive apatite (phosphate-bearing mineral) layers up to 2 m thick.

 

Bégin-Lamarche is an anorthosite massif-hosted phosphate (apatite) mineral deposit.

 

In 2023 and 2024, First Phosphate has carried out geological reconnaissance and sampling programs, an airborne magnetic survey, a petrographic study, bulk sampling for metallurgical testing, and diamond drilling programs. In 2023, 21 drill holes were completed for a total 4,461 m of NQ drill core. Between January and April 2024, 99 drill holes were completed for a total of 25,929 m. In total, First Phosphate has completed 120 drill holes for 30,390 m on the Property.

 

It is the Author’s opinion that sample preparation, security and analytical procedures for the Bégin-Lamarche Project 2023 to 2024 drill program were adequate, and that the data are of satisfactory quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate. Future drill core sampling at the Project should include the insertion and monitoring of field and coarse reject duplicates, and 5 to 10% umpire samples for all future drill core samples at a reputable secondary laboratory.

 

 

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Verification of the Bégin-Lamarche Project data, used for the current Mineral Resource Estimate, was undertaken by the Authors, and included a site visit sample, due diligence sampling, verification of drilling assay data, and assessment of the available QA/QC data for the recent drilling data. The Authors consider that there is good correlation between the P2O5, TiO2 and Fe2O3 assay values in First Phosphate’s database and the independent verification samples collected by the Authors and analysed at SGS. The Authors consider that sufficient verification of the Project data has been undertaken and that the supplied data are of good quality and suitable for use in the current Mineral Resource Estimate.

 

Metallurgical testwork has been undertaken by SGS at their Québec City facility with additional support by SGS Lakefield, Ontario. Recent test results have confirmed that an apatite concentrate can be obtained assaying 40% P2O5 and at over 90% recovery. Additional metallurgical test results indicate that the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit may have the potential to produce two other, possibly marketable concentrates: 1) an iron oxide (magnetite) concentrate; and 2) a titanium oxide (ilmenite) concentrate. Further metallurgical testing is warranted.

 

The Mineral Resources are considered by the Authors to be amenable to open pit mining methods. The effective date is September 9, 2024. At a cut-off grade of 2.5% P2O5, the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit contains 41.5 Mt grading 6.49% P2O5 10.69% Fe2O3, and 3.31% TiO2 in pit-constrained Indicated Mineral Resources and 214.0 Mt grading 6.01% P2O5, 10.89% Fe2O3 and 3.63% TiO2 in pit-constrained Inferred Mineral Resources. Contained metal contents are 2,692 kt of P2O5, 4.4 Mt of Fe2O3 and 1,372 kt of TiO2 in Indicated Mineral Resources and 12,851 kt of P2O5, 23.3 Mt Fe2O3 and 7,773 kt TiO2 in Inferred Mineral Resources.

 

The Mineral Resources in this Technical Report were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council. Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. The Inferred Mineral Resource component of this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to the Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resources could be converted to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.

 

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26.0RECOMMENDATIONS

 

The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property contains a significant P2O5 Mineral Resource that is hosted in an oxide gabbro intrusion within a large anorthosite intrusive complex. The Property has potential for delineation of additional Mineral Resources associated with extension of known anorthosite-associated magmatic mineralization zones and for discovery of new magmatic mineralization zones.

 

Additional exploration and pre-development study expenditures are warranted to improve the viability of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Project and advance it through a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”). The Authors recommend that First Phosphate undertake the following exploration and pre-development program.

 

The Authors recommend additional drilling and exploration work to convert the Inferred Mineral Resources to an Indicated Mineral Resources within the Northern Zone and the Mountain Zone. The current Mineral Resources are generally open to expansion by drilling down-dip. Future drill core sampling at the Project should include the insertion and monitoring of field and coarse reject duplicates, and to umpire sample 5 to 10% of all future drill core samples at a reputable secondary laboratory.

 

Additional metallurgical testwork is also recommended. Specific recommendations are as follows:

 

1.Bench-scale concentration tests on:

a.Composites representing rock type and grades similar to the Indicated Mineral Resource grades of each rock type; and

b.Pilot testing of the production of magnetite, apatite and ilmenite – confirmation of process and production of adequate sample for customer checking.

 

2.Concentrate modifications:

a.Magnetite – modification for battery iron process feed;

b.Apatite – filtration adjustments regarding fatty acid impact;

c.Apatite – agglomeration technology development for dust suppression and shipment; and

d.Ilmenite – agglomeration/pelletizing-sintering – bench scale tests.

 

With a view to future post-PEA level studies, the Authors recommend that geomechanical drilling be undertaken to determine the characteristics of the pit walls and the rocks forming the Bégin-Lamarche Deposit.

 

The costs to complete the recommended programs are estimated to be CAD$4.9M (Table 26.1).

The recommended programs should be completed in the next 12 to 15 months.

 

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Table 26.1

Cost Estimates for Recommended Program

Program

Units /

Description

Cost Estimate

(CAD$)

Exploration
Infill Drilling 10,000 m 2,000,000
Exploration Drilling 3,000 m 600,000
Geomechanical Drilling 2,500 m 500,000
Geomechanical Drilling Televiewer Surveys 50,000
Geomechanical Drilling for Pit Wall Slopes 1,000 m 200,000
Contingency (10%)   335,000
Subtotal Exploration   3,685,000
     
Preliminary Economic Assessment
Environmental, Permitting, Social Support   50,000
Mine Design   250,000
Metallurgical Testwork**

Bench-scale Concentration and

Concentrate Modification Tests

510,000
Reporting   100,000
Contingency (10%)   71,000
Subtotal PEA   781,000
     
Administration & Overhead   200,000
     
Total   4,866,000

*Applicable taxes not included.

**Cost of assembling a large enough feed sample not included.

 

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28.0CERTIFICATES

 

CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED PERSON

 

ANTOINE R. YASSA, P.GEO.

 

I, Antoine R. Yassa, P.Geo. residing at 3602 Rang des Cavaliers, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, J0Z 1Y2, do hereby certify that:

 

1.I am an independent geological consultant contracted by P&E Mining Consultants Inc.

 

2.This certificate applies to the Technical Report titled “Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate of the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property, Saguenay – Lac Saint-Jean Region, Northern Quėbec”, (The “Technical Report”) with an effective date of September 9, 2024.

 

3.I am a graduate of Ottawa University at Ottawa, Ontario with a B. Sc (HONS) in Geological Sciences (1977) with continuous experience as a geologist since 1979. I am a geological consultant currently licensed by the Order of Geologists of Québec (License No 224) and by the Association of Professional Geoscientist of Ontario (License No 1890);

 

I have read the definition of “Qualified Person” set out in National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) and certify that, by reason of my education, affiliation with a professional association (as defined in NI 43-101) and past relevant work experience, I fulfill the requirements to be a “Qualified Person” for the purposes of NI 43-101.

 

My relevant experience for the purpose of the Technical Report is:

  Minex Geologist (Val d’Or), 3-D Modelling (Timmins), Placer Dome 1993-1995
  Database Manager, Senior Geologist, West Africa, PDX, 1996-1998
  Senior Geologist, Database Manager, McWatters Mine 1998-2000
  Database Manager, Gemcom modelling and Resources Evaluation (Kiena Mine) 2001-2003
  Database Manager and Resources Evaluation at Julietta Mine, Bema Gold Corp. 2003-2006
  Consulting Geologist 2006-present

 

4.I have visited the Property that is the subject of this Technical Report on April 9, 2024.

 

5.I am responsible for Sections 1 to 28 of this Technical Report.

 

6.I am independent of the Issuer applying the test in Section 1.5 of NI 43-101. I am independent of the Vendor and the Property.

 

7.I have had no prior involvement with the Project that is the subject of this Technical Report.

 

8.I have read NI 43-101 and Form 43-101F1. This Technical Report has been prepared in compliance therewith.

 

9.As of the effective date of this Technical Report, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the Technical Report contains all scientific and technical information that is required to be disclosed to make the Technical Report not misleading.

 

Effective Date: September 9, 2024

Signing Date: October 31, 2024

 

{SIGNED AND SEALED} 

[Antoine R. Yassa]

  

 

Antoine R. Yassa, P.Geo.

 

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APPENDIX B3-D DOMAINS

 

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APPENDIX CLOG NORMAL HISTOGRAMS AND PROBABILITY PLOTS

 

 

 

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APPENDIX DVARIOGRAMS

 

 

 

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APPENDIX EP2O5 BLOCK MODEL CROSS SECTIONS AND PLANS

 

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APPENDIX FCLASSIFICATION BLOCK MODEL CROSS SECTIONS AND PLANS

 

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APPENDIX GOPTIMIZED PIT SHELL

 

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APPENDIX H       CLAIMS LISTING

 

Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2612967 CDC 56.77 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612968 CDC 56.77 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612969 CDC 56.76 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612970 CDC 56.76 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612971 CDC 56.77 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612972 CDC 56.78 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612973 CDC 56.78 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2612974 CDC 56.78 2021-06-11 2026-06-10 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2615546 CDC 44.79 2021-07-26 2026-07-25 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2633525 CDC 50.18 2022-01-22 2025-01-21 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2633526 CDC 57.06 2022-01-22 2025-01-21 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2633527 CDC 57.06 2022-01-22 2025-01-21 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2633528 CDC 57.05 2022-01-22 2025-01-21 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2633529 CDC 57.01 2022-01-23 2025-01-22 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2641811 CDC 57.03 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2641812 CDC 22.60 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 39.5 0
2641813 CDC 53.17 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 77 0
2641814 CDC 34.67 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 77 0
2641815 CDC 57.05 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 77 0
2641816 CDC 57.04 2022-03-15 2025-03-14 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2644046 CDC 56.79 2022-04-04 2025-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2644047 CDC 56.79 2022-04-04 2025-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 97,056
2644048 CDC 56.79 2022-04-04 2025-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2644049 CDC 56.78 2022-04-04 2025-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 321,681
2650165 CDC 1.40 2022-05-26 2025-05-25 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 39.5 0
2650166 CDC 50.25 2022-05-26 2025-05-25 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 77 0
2655561 CDC 56.80 2022-06-28 2025-06-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2655562 CDC 56.80 2022-06-28 2025-06-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2655563 CDC 56.78 2022-06-28 2025-06-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 41,299
2655564 CDC 56.78 2022-06-28 2025-06-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 95,257
2655565 CDC 56.78 2022-06-28 2025-06-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,130
2657024 CDC 56.81 2022-07-16 2025-07-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2657025 CDC 56.81 2022-07-16 2025-07-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2657026 CDC 56.80 2022-07-16 2025-07-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2657027 CDC 56.80 2022-07-16 2025-07-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658038 CDC 57.08 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658039 CDC 57.08 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658040 CDC 57.08 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658041 CDC 57.08 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658042 CDC 57.08 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658043 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658044 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658045 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658046 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658047 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658048 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658049 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658050 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658051 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658089 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658090 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658091 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658092 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658093 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658094 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658095 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658096 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658097 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658098 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658099 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658100 CDC 56.84 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658101 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658102 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658103 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658104 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658105 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658106 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658107 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658108 CDC 56.83 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658109 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658110 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658111 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658112 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658113 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658114 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658115 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658116 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658117 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658118 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658119 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658120 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658121 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658122 CDC 56.80 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658123 CDC 56.80 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658124 CDC 56.80 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658125 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658126 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658127 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658128 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658129 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658136 CDC 57.03 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658137 CDC 57.02 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658138 CDC 57.01 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658139 CDC 57.01 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658140 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658141 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658142 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658143 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658144 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658145 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658146 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658147 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658148 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658149 CDC 56.78 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658150 CDC 56.78 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658151 CDC 56.77 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658152 CDC 56.77 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658153 CDC 56.77 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658154 CDC 56.77 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 326,463
2658155 CDC 56.77 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 49,093
2658156 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658157 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658158 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658159 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658160 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658161 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658162 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658163 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658164 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658165 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658166 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658167 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658168 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658169 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658170 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658171 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658172 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658173 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658174 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658175 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658176 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658177 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658178 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658179 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658180 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658362 CDC 57.03 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658363 CDC 57.02 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658364 CDC 57.01 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658365 CDC 57.01 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658366 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658367 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658368 CDC 57.00 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658369 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658370 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658371 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658372 CDC 56.99 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658373 CDC 56.98 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658374 CDC 56.98 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658375 CDC 56.98 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658376 CDC 56.98 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages) 

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658377 CDC 56.98 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658378 CDC 56.97 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658379 CDC 56.97 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658380 CDC 56.97 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658381 CDC 56.97 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658382 CDC 56.97 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658383 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658384 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658385 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658386 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658387 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658388 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658389 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658390 CDC 56.96 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658391 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658392 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658393 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658394 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658395 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658396 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658397 CDC 56.95 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658398 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658399 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658400 CDC 56.79 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658441 CDC 57.06 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658442 CDC 57.06 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658443 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658444 CDC 57.05 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658445 CDC 57.04 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658446 CDC 57.07 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658447 CDC 36.49 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658448 CDC 57.04 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658449 CDC 57.02 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658450 CDC 54.35 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658451 CDC 38.55 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658452 CDC 57.02 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658453 CDC 57.02 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658454 CDC 57.03 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658455 CDC 57.03 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658456 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658457 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658458 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658459 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658460 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658461 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658462 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658463 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658464 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658465 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658466 CDC 56.89 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658467 CDC 56.89 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658468 CDC 56.89 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658469 CDC 56.89 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658470 CDC 56.88 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658471 CDC 56.88 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658472 CDC 56.88 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658473 CDC 56.88 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658474 CDC 56.87 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658475 CDC 56.87 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658476 CDC 56.87 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658477 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658478 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658479 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658480 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658481 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658482 CDC 56.76 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658483 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658484 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658485 CDC 56.75 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658486 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658487 CDC 56.74 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658488 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658489 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658490 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658491 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658492 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658493 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658494 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658495 CDC 56.73 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658561 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658562 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658563 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658564 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658565 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658566 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658567 CDC 56.94 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658568 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658569 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658570 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658571 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658572 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658573 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658574 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658575 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658576 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658577 CDC 56.93 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658578 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658579 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658580 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658581 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658582 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658583 CDC 56.92 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658584 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658585 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658586 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658587 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658588 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658589 CDC 56.91 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658590 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658591 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658592 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658593 CDC 56.90 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658594 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658595 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658596 CDC 56.86 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658597 CDC 56.85 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658598 CDC 56.82 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658599 CDC 56.81 2022-07-27 2025-07-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2658744 CDC 57.08 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658745 CDC 57.07 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658746 CDC 57.07 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658747 CDC 57.07 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658748 CDC 57.06 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658749 CDC 57.06 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658750 CDC 57.05 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658751 CDC 57.05 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658752 CDC 57.04 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658753 CDC 57.04 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658754 CDC 57.04 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658755 CDC 57.04 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658756 CDC 57.03 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658757 CDC 57.01 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658758 CDC 57.01 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658759 CDC 57.0 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658760 CDC 57.0 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658761 CDC 56.99 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658762 CDC 56.99 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658763 CDC 56.98 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658764 CDC 56.98 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658765 CDC 56.97 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658766 CDC 56.97 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658767 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658768 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658769 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658770 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658771 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658772 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658773 CDC 56.86 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658774 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658775 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658776 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658777 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658778 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658779 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658780 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658781 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2658782 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658783 CDC 56.85 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658784 CDC 56.84 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658785 CDC 56.99 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658786 CDC 56.99 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2658787 CDC 56.99 2022-07-28 2025-07-27 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659296 CDC 57.03 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659297 CDC 57.02 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659298 CDC 57.02 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659299 CDC 57.01 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659300 CDC 57.01 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659301 CDC 57.00 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659302 CDC 57.00 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659303 CDC 56.90 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659304 CDC 56.90 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659305 CDC 56.89 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659306 CDC 56.85 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659307 CDC 56.84 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659308 CDC 56.83 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659309 CDC 56.83 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659310 CDC 56.82 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659311 CDC 56.82 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659312 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659313 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659314 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659315 CDC 56.80 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2659316 CDC 56.80 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659317 CDC 56.80 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659318 CDC 56.80 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659319 CDC 56.79 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659320 CDC 56.79 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659321 CDC 56.79 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659322 CDC 56.78 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659323 CDC 56.78 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659324 CDC 56.78 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659325 CDC 56.78 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659326 CDC 56.77 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659327 CDC 56.77 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659328 CDC 56.77 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659329 CDC 56.77 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659330 CDC 56.76 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659331 CDC 56.76 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659332 CDC 56.76 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659340 CDC 56.83 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659341 CDC 56.82 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659342 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659343 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659344 CDC 56.8 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659345 CDC 56.8 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659346 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659347 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659348 CDC 56.81 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2659349 CDC 56.8 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659350 CDC 56.8 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659351 CDC 56.8 2022-07-31 2025-07-30 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659361 CDC 56.89 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659362 CDC 56.89 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659363 CDC 56.88 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659364 CDC 56.88 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659365 CDC 56.88 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659366 CDC 56.87 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659367 CDC 56.87 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659368 CDC 56.87 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659369 CDC 56.87 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659370 CDC 56.85 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659371 CDC 56.85 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659372 CDC 56.85 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659373 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659374 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659375 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659376 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659377 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659378 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659379 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659380 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659381 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659382 CDC 56.84 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659383 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages) 

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2659384 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2659385 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2659386 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2659387 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659388 CDC 56.83 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659389 CDC 56.82 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659390 CDC 56.82 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 1,131
2659391 CDC 56.82 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659392 CDC 56.82 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659393 CDC 56.81 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659394 CDC 56.81 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659395 CDC 56.81 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659396 CDC 56.81 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659397 CDC 56.8 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659398 CDC 56.8 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659399 CDC 56.8 2022-08-01 2025-07-31 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659782 CDC 57.04 2022-08-09 2025-08-08 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659783 CDC 57.04 2022-08-09 2025-08-08 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659784 CDC 57.04 2022-08-09 2025-08-08 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659785 CDC 57.03 2022-08-09 2025-08-08 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659928 CDC 56.83 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659929 CDC 56.83 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659930 CDC 56.83 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659931 CDC 56.82 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659932 CDC 56.82 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659933 CDC 56.82 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2659934 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659935 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659936 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659937 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659938 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659939 CDC 56.81 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659940 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659941 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659942 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659943 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659944 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659945 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2659946 CDC 56.80 2022-08-10 2025-08-09 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661418 CDC 56.98 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661419 CDC 36.27 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661420 CDC 55.00 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661421 CDC 45.00 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661422 CDC 56.18 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661423 CDC 41.82 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661424 CDC 54.01 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661425 CDC 28.34 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661426 CDC 45.82 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661427 CDC 40.58 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661428 CDC 48.55 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661429 CDC 50.70 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661432 CDC 50.82 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2661433 CDC 51.19 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661434 CDC 47.49 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661435 CDC 35.22 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661436 CDC 50.43 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2661446 CDC 18.98 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 39.5 0
2661447 CDC 0.18 2022-08-29 2025-08-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 39.5 0
2663495 CDC 56.89 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663496 CDC 56.89 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663497 CDC 56.88 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663498 CDC 56.88 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663499 CDC 56.88 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663500 CDC 56.87 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663501 CDC 56.87 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663502 CDC 56.87 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663503 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663504 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663505 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663506 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663507 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663508 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663509 CDC 56.86 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663510 CDC 56.85 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663511 CDC 56.85 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663512 CDC 56.85 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663513 CDC 56.84 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663514 CDC 56.84 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2663515 CDC 56.84 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663516 CDC 56.84 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663517 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663518 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663519 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663520 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663521 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663522 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663523 CDC 56.83 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663524 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663525 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663526 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663527 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663528 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2663529 CDC 56.82 2022-09-13 2025-09-12 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2664312 CDC 57.08 2022-09-16 2025-09-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2664313 CDC 57.08 2022-09-16 2025-09-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2664314 CDC 57.08 2022-09-16 2025-09-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2664315 CDC 57.08 2022-09-16 2025-09-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2664316 CDC 57.08 2022-09-16 2025-09-15 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667056 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667057 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667058 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667059 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667060 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667061 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667062 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667063 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667064 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667065 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667066 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667067 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667068 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667069 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667070 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667071 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667072 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667073 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667074 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667075 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667076 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667077 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667078 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667079 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667080 CDC 57.16 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667081 CDC 57.16 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667082 CDC 57.16 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667083 CDC 57.16 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667084 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667085 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667086 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667087 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667088 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667089 CDC 57.15 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667090 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667091 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667092 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667093 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667094 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667095 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667096 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667097 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667098 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667099 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667100 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667101 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667102 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667103 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667104 CDC 57.13 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667105 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667106 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667107 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667108 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667109 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667110 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667111 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667112 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667113 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667114 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667115 CDC 57.12 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667116 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667117 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667118 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667119 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667120 CDC 57.07 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667121 CDC 57.07 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667122 CDC 56.93 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667123 CDC 56.93 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667124 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667125 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667126 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667127 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667128 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667129 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667130 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667131 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667132 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667133 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667134 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667135 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667136 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667137 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667138 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667139 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667140 CDC 56.86 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667141 CDC 56.86 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667142 CDC 56.86 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667143 CDC 56.86 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667144 CDC 56.85 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667145 CDC 56.85 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667146 CDC 56.85 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667147 CDC 56.85 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667148 CDC 56.84 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667149 CDC 56.84 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667150 CDC 56.84 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667151 CDC 56.84 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667152 CDC 56.83 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667153 CDC 56.83 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667154 CDC 56.83 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667155 CDC 56.83 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667156 CDC 56.82 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667157 CDC 56.82 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667158 CDC 56.82 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667159 CDC 56.81 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667160 CDC 56.81 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667161 CDC 56.80 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667162 CDC 56.95 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667163 CDC 56.95 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667164 CDC 56.95 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667165 CDC 56.95 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667166 CDC 56.95 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667167 CDC 56.94 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667168 CDC 56.94 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667169 CDC 56.94 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667170 CDC 56.94 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667171 CDC 56.94 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667172 CDC 56.93 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667173 CDC 56.93 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667174 CDC 56.93 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667175 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667176 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667177 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667178 CDC 56.92 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667179 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667180 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667181 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667182 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667183 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667184 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667185 CDC 56.91 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667186 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667187 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667188 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667189 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667190 CDC 56.90 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667191 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667192 CDC 56.89 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667193 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667194 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667195 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667196 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667197 CDC 56.88 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667198 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667199 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667200 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667201 CDC 56.86 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667315 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667316 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667317 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667318 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667319 CDC 57.14 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667320 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667321 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667322 CDC 57.11 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667323 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667324 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667325 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667326 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667327 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667328 CDC 57.10 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667329 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667330 CDC 57.09 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2667331 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667332 CDC 57.08 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2667333 CDC 56.87 2022-09-20 2025-09-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2672519 CDC 56.82 2022-09-27 2025-09-26 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2673454 CDC 57.05 2022-09-29 2025-09-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2673455 CDC 37.37 2022-09-29 2025-09-28 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2674220 CDC 57.05 2022-09-30 2025-09-29 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2691824 CDC 41.47 2022-11-23 2025-11-22 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2691825 CDC 0.21 2022-11-23 2025-11-22 First Phosphate Corp. Active 500 39.5 0
2824401 CDC 56.83 2024-04-04 2027-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2824402 CDC 56.83 2024-04-04 2027-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2824403 CDC 56.83 2024-04-04 2027-04-03 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827259 CDC 56.80 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827260 CDC 56.80 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827261 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827262 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827263 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827264 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827265 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827266 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827267 CDC 56.79 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827268 CDC 56.78 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827269 CDC 56.78 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827270 CDC 56.78 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827271 CDC 56.78 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827272 CDC 56.77 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

 

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Table Appendix H.1

Bégin-Lamarche Property Claims Information* (27 pages)

Title No Title Type Area (ha) Registration Date Expiry Date Titleholder (100%) Status Required Work (CAD$) Required Fees (CAD$) Excess Work (CAD$)
2827273 CDC 56.77 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827274 CDC 56.76 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2827275 CDC 56.76 2024-05-20 2027-05-19 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0
2597636 CDC 56.82 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597637 CDC 56.82 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597638 CDC 56.82 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597639 CDC 56.82 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597640 CDC 56.81 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597641 CDC 56.81 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597642 CDC 56.81 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597643 CDC 56.81 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597644 CDC 56.81 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597645 CDC 56.80 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597646 CDC 56.80 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597647 CDC 56.80 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597648 CDC 56.80 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2597649 CDC 56.80 2021-02-07 2026-02-06 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 3,884
2659191 CDC 56.83 2022-07-30 2025-07-29 First Phosphate Corp. Active 1,200 77 0

* Claims information effective September 9, 2024

 

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