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Focus Graphite Advances ESIA Reporting at Lac Knife and Accelerates Mineral Resource Expansion at Lac Tetepisca and Announces the Grant of Options and RSUs
IOS Geosciences Inc. retained to finalize and submit 16 technical ESIA reports for Lac Knife, whi...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Focus Graphite Advances ESIA Reporting at Lac Knife and Accelerates Mineral Resource Expansion at Lac Tetepisca and Announces the Grant of Options and RSUsIOS Geosciences Inc. retained to finalize and submit 16 technical ESIA reports for Lac Knife, while initiating geochemical analysis to support an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate at Lac TetepiscaOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (\"Focus\" or the \"Company\"), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing high-grade projects in Québec, is pleased to announce the resumption of work on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (\"ESIA\") for its 100%-owned Lac Knife flake graphite project located near Fermont, in the province's prolific iron ore mining district.The Company has formally re-engaged IOS Geosciences Inc. (\"IOS\"), a leading Québec-based geological consulting firm and former general contractor on the ESIA, to complete a total of sixteen (16) technical reports required for submission to Québec's environmental and natural resource authorities. These reports represent a major step in advancing the Lac Knife project toward permitting and the goal of mine construction.The ESIA program, initially launched in 2020, involves multidisciplinary technical evaluations and environmental baseline work conducted across 2020 and 2021. Finalization was delayed due to funding constraints but is now back on track. Report completion is estimated by early 2026, with submissions planned shortly thereafter to the Québec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, and the Fight Against Climate Change (\"MDDELCC\"), as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (\"MRNF\").The sixteen (16) technical reports in progress cover critical permitting areas, including:Condemnation and pit wall drillingAcid-generating potential analysisGeotechnical drilling and soil mechanicsSoil geochemistry and chemistry baselineLake-bottom geochemical and surface water quality surveysGroundwater habitat assessment and follow-upCaribou habitat assessment and follow-upGeometallurgical and graphite flake characterizationThese comprehensive studies are essential for satisfying Québec's rigorous environmental and social licensing requirements and underscore Focus Graphite's commitm...