Focus Graphite Inc. · TSXV:FMS
Focus Graphite — Investor Presentation (April 2024)
42 slides from Focus Graphite's investor presentation, April 2024
Slide 1: Corporate Presentation - April 2024
Corporate Presentation - April 2024 April 2024 TSX.V: FMS | OTCQX: FCSMF | FSE: FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 2: Cautionary Note on Forward Looking Statements
Cautionary Note on Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-
Slide 3: Our Team
Our Team Marc Roy Kimberly Darlington Judith Mazvihwa-Maclean Marc-André Bernier, Réjean Girard, géo. President and CEO Communications CFO géo. President of IOS Focus Graphite Focus Graphite Focus Graphite Table Jamésienne de Services Concertation Minière Géoscientifiques inc. (TJCM) - Senior – Tech
Slide 4: Our Values
Our Values At Focus we believe that: • We all must adopt renewable, sustainable energy solutions to preserve our planet. • Mining and processing the minerals that are critical to the production of green energy solutions can be achieved in a responsible way that protects the environment and makes use
Slide 5: Graphite
Graphite • Graphite is an essential component in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Indeed, graphite constitutes the greater part of these batteries (ex.: a Tesla contains more than 100 kg of graphite). • Nowadays, more than 81 % of graphite comes from China. • In October 202
Slide 6: Our Projects
Our Projects Lac Knife • 100% owned by Focus Graphite • Located 27 km Southwest of Fermont, on the Nitassinan (ancestral lands) of Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani- Utenam (ITUM) • Host to the Lac Knife deposit, one of North America’s primary high-carbon crystalline graphite deposits • Latest technica
Slide 7: Lac Knife
LAC KNIFE The Flagship Project of Focus Graphite TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 8: Location of the Lac Knife Project
Location of the Lac Knife Project TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 9: Progress Level of the Lake Knife Project
Progress Level of the Lake Knife Project 2 0 2 4 2024 TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 10: Updated Mining Feasibility Study (2023)
Updated Mining Feasibility Study (2023) 1 Source : “NI 43-101 Technical Report – Feasibility study update, Lac Knife graphite project, Québec, Canada”. Technical Report NI 43-101 prepared by DRA Global ltée for Focus Graphite inc. Effective on march 6th 2023. Available at: www.sedarplus.ca/ under Fo
Slide 11: Statement of Mineral Resources and Reserves (2023)
Statement of Mineral Resources and Reserves (2023) Table 2 Updated Mineral Resources Statement 1 (Estimates compliant with regulation 43-101 and CIM standards) Effective date of estimation: 2023-03-06 Mineral Reserves2 Mineral Resources Proven Probables Measured Indicated Presumed Tonnage: - 9 310 0
Slide 12: Mining Operation Parameters (2023)
Mining Operation Parameters (2023) Table 3: Mining Operation Parameters1 Parameter Actualized Feasibility Study (2023) Type of exploitation: Open Pit Mine lifetime: 27 years Ratio of waste stripping + overburden to ore: 2.6 for 1 Extraction rate of average ore: 1 001 tonnes per days Dimensions of th
Slide 13: Ore Processing Parameters (2023)
Ore Processing Parameters (2023) Table 4: Ore Processing Parameter for Lac Knife project1 Parameters Actualized Feasibility Study (2023) On-site concentrator Yes Average annual ore feed rate to the concentrator 365,320 tonnes Average ore processing rate 1,001 dry tonnes of ore daily Plant operation
Slide 14: Graphite Concentrates Quality
Graphite Concentrates Quality Table 5. Flake graphite concentrate production and selling price (2023)1 Weight Purity (% Annual Average price Particle size distribution (%) Ct) tonnage ($US/t) Mesh +48: 10 99.7 5,000 2,040 Mesh -48+80: 23 99.7 11,488 1,868 Mesh -80+150: 31.3 99.4 15,655 1,762 Mesh -1
Slide 15: Lac Knife Project: Work Program 2024-2025
Lac Knife Project: Work Program 2024-2025 The realization of the proposed work, studies, and activities for the Lac Knife project during the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, is contingent upon raising new capital. • Main objective of the program: To complete the update of the Environme
Slide 16: Work Program 2024-2025
Work Program 2024-2025 • Survey, investigations, studies, and planned activities in 2024 - 2025 : • New air quality model and dust management plan. • New hydrogeochemical model for the project. • Preparation of the water management plan and hydrological balance for the Lac Knife project (regional an
Slide 17: Work Program 2024-2025
Work Program 2024-2025 • Survey, investigations, studies, and planned activities in 2024 - 2025 : • New consultation with local and indigenous communities – MU Conseils, experts in communication strategies with the Innu Nations of the North Shore, and communication firm, Refined Substance have been
Slide 18: Lac Knife Project– Electric Energy Needs
Lac Knife Project– Electric Energy Needs • Electric power demand for the Lac Knife project: 7,5 MW (4,5 MW to power the ore processing plant’s process equipment – concentrator, and 3.0 MW for non-process-related facilities at the plant). • The Lac Knife project plant will process 1,001 tonnes of ore
Slide 19: Lac Knife Project – Requirements in Equipment’s Electricity
Lac Knife Project – Requirements in Equipment’s Electricity • Electric power is required to supply equipment in the processing plant, including crushers, grinders, conveyors, pumps, agitators, dry screening devices, bagging systems, heating systems, and various services (compressed air, water, etc.)
Slide 20: Relations with First Nations
Relations with First Nations • The Lac Knife project is located on the Nitassinan (ancestral territory) of the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam nation (ITUM). • The community of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam is adjacent to the city of Sept-Iles, with over 3,000 residents. • Due to the presence of the
Slide 21: Relations with First Nations
Relations with First Nations • MU Conseils has created a microsite dedicated to the Lac Knife project (www.lacknife.com/). This site aims to inform members of the ITUM Nation, residents of relevant allochthonous communities, and other stakeholders about all aspects of the project. • Although the Lac
Slide 22: Relation with ITUM
Relation with ITUM Preliminary Draft Agreement • Focus Graphite signed a pre-project agreement for the Lac Knife project with the Band Council of the ITUM Nation on October 28, 2014. The meeting between both parties started back in 2012. • The leaders of Focus Graphite and ITUM who negotiated and si
Slide 23: Field Visit with ITUM Council Representatives
Photo 1. Field Visit of the Lac Knife project with two representants of the ITUM Council (Jimmy McKenzie et Donald Einish), on November 11, 2021. TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 24: Relations with ITUM
Relations with ITUM • On April 5, 2023, Focus Graphite presented the key findings of the newly updated feasibility study for the Lac Knife project, prepared by DRA Global and two representatives of the ITUM Council, Mr Andre Michel, biologist and director of the rights and territory, and Mr Morgan K
Slide 25: Relations with ITUM
Relations with ITUM Next steps • In the context of updating the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Lac Knife project Focus Graphite plans to initiate a new public consultation with First Nations, non- Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders of the Lac Knife project star
Slide 26: Research & Development
Research & Development • Dr. Joseph E. Doninger, MSc, BSc, serves as the Director of Manufacturing and Technology at Focus Graphite. He is an internationally renowned expert in graphite processing, the inventor of 6 patents, and the author of over 29 technical articles and presentations related to g
Slide 27: Research & Development
Research & Development • Recently, Dr. Doninger presented his concept for the graphite processing of the Lac Knife project at the CIM conference in Montreal in May 2023. • The presentation covers the results of the flotation tests at the Lac Knife pilot plant in 2014, which produced high-purity flak
Slide 28: Lac Tétépisca
LAC TÉTÉPISCA A Major Discovery in an Emerging Graphite District in Québec TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 29: Localisation of the Lac Tétépisca Project
Localisation of the Lac Tétépisca Project TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 30: Status of the Lac Tétépisca Project Progress
Status of the Lac Tétépisca Project Progress 2 0 2 4 2024 TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 31: Lac Tétépisca Project
Lac Tétépisca Project • Located in the southwest sector of the Manicouagan Reservoir, 234 km north of the city of Baie- Comeau, on the Nitassinan of the Innu Nation of Pessamit. • 100% owned by Focus and accessible year-round from Route 389. • Two contiguous properties, Lac Tétépisca and Lac Tétépis
Slide 32: Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources • On February 17, 2022, Focus released the highlights of the first Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the MOGC deposit at the Lac Tétépisca project (https://focusgraphite.com/focus-graphite-annonce- une-importante-estimation-de-ressources-minerales-au-projet-lac-tetepisca-quebec/)
Slide 33: Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources Highlights : • The MRE is established for the non-oxidized profile of the MOGC deposit, from the surface to a vertical depth of approximately 200 meters, with an average true thickness of about 85 meters. The MOGC deposit remains open along the southwest axis and at depth. • The MO
Slide 34: Drilling Campaign 2022
Drilling Campaign 2022 The deep definition drilling program at the MOGC deposit completed in 2022 has identified some of the best graphite intersections to date at the Lac Tétépisca project, including: • Drillhole LT-22-131*: 114,65 meters at a grade of 14,28 % Cg (true thickness: 92,42 meters), an
Slide 35: Map Showing Location of Core Drilling
Map Showing Location of Core Drilling TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.com
Slide 36: Lac Tétépisca Project : 2024-2025 Work Program
Lac Tétépisca Project : 2024-2025 Work Program The implementation of the proposed work, studies, and activities for the Lac Tétépisca project between Janurary 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, is subject to raising new capital. Tableau 7. Summary of predicted expenses for Lac Tétépisca project between Janu
Slide 37: Work Program 2024-2025
Work Program 2024-2025 Highlights of Work Program 2024-2025 : • Complete the preparation and assaying of core samples from the last six (6) deep definition drill holes at the MOGC deposit conducted in 2022 and the last 74 exploration drill holes targeting the southwest MOGC and West Flank. • New est
Slide 38: Relations with First Nations
Relations with First Nations • The Lac Tétépisca project is located on the Nitassinan of the Innu Nation of Pessamit. • The firm MU Conseils from Baie-Comeau, an expert in relations with communities on the North Shore, has been assisting Focus Graphite since 2021 in its efforts to develop a harmonio
Slide 39: Relations with First Nations
Relations with First Nations Focus Graphite Communication Commitment • In February 2022, Focus Graphite conveyed by letter to the Council of the Innu Nation of Pessamit that it was committing to communication with the Council. As part of this commitment, Focus Graphite will provide the Band Council
Slide 40: Relations with First Nations
Relations with First Nations New Council Election • The Council of the Innus of Pessamit holds elections every two years. The last election took place on August 17, 2022. A new chief and three new councillors were appointed to the available 6 positions. • Focus Graphite has submitted a meeting reque
Slide 41: Appendices
Appendices 1. Budgets and detailed schedules for the Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca projects for the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 (documents*.pdf) 1. Mu Conseils Working Document – State of Relations with Indigenous Communities (document *.pdf) MU Conseils has been accompanying Focus G
Slide 42: For more informations about Focus Graphite and its projects
For more informations about Focus Graphite and its projects, Lac Tétépisca and Lac Knife, please visit the Focus website at www.focusgraphite.com or contact : Kimberly Darlington Communication, Focus Graphite kdarlington@focusgraphite.com TSX.V : FMS | OTCQX : FCSMF | FSE : FKC | www.focusgraphite.c