# Graphite Mining News in Quebec

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## NMG Develops Low-carbon-Footprint Anode Material Coating Process in Collaboration with McGill University

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nmg-develops-low-carbon-footprint-anode-material-coating-process-in-collaboratio--ac83b92d-f933-4534-9f26-2c87063d1b80) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nmg-develops-low-carbon-footprint-anode-material-coating-process-in-collaboratio--ac83b92d-f933-4534-9f26-2c87063d1b80.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-07T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T11:36:06.625Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T11:36:06.625Z
- Company: Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NOU.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/NOU.TO/press-releases/5262034514144290)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Free Milling, Bench Scale Only, Single Domain Only

Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has developed a new green-chemistry coating process for anode materials in collaboration with McGill University. The process aims to reduce the carbon footprint of spherical purified graphite (CSPG) production and has demonstrated equivalent electrochemical performance to industry standards at the laboratory scale.

## Nouveau Monde Graphite Develops Low-Carbon-Footprint Anode Material Coating Process in Collaboration with McGill University

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nouveau-monde-graphite-develops-low-carbon-footprint-anode-material-coating-proc--79c088e2-4473-4a51-80c4-7b85c0050875) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nouveau-monde-graphite-develops-low-carbon-footprint-anode-material-coating-proc--79c088e2-4473-4a51-80c4-7b85c0050875.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T13:04:54.863Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T13:04:54.863Z
- Company: Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NOU)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1280-tsx/nou/212458-nmg-develops-low-carbon-footprint-anode-material-coating-process-in-collaboration-with-mcgill-university.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Free Milling, Bench Scale Only, Single Domain Only

Nouveau Monde Graphite, in collaboration with McGill University, has developed a new bio-based coating process for anode materials. This green-chemistry innovation aims to reduce Scope 1 CO2e emissions by an estimated 130 kg per tonne of coated spherical purified graphite produced.

## FC Graphite pushes towards first resource

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fc-graphite-pushes-towards-first-resource--109f4066-217f-4c80-a998-ab339d10bddb) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fc-graphite-pushes-towards-first-resource--109f4066-217f-4c80-a998-ab339d10bddb.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T11:00:08.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T12:50:02.909Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T12:50:02.909Z
- Company: First Canadian Graphite (FCI)
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/fc-graphite-pushes-towards-first-resource/1003895463/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.299
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

First Canadian Graphite plans to launch a 20,000-metre drilling campaign at its Lac Guéret South project in Quebec to test the scale of its Zone 13 discovery. The company aims to deliver a maiden resource estimate early next year following the scale test.

## First Canadian Graphite completes Lac Guéret South phase two survey

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-completes-lac-gue-ret-south-phase-two-survey--cbd3af40-02a5-4f85-9e96-6c71f94db23b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-completes-lac-gue-ret-south-phase-two-survey--cbd3af40-02a5-4f85-9e96-6c71f94db23b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T11:45:49.600Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T11:50:50.856Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T11:50:50.856Z
- Company: First Canadian Graphite
- Original source: [miningtechnology](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/first-canadian-lac-gueret-south-phase-ii-survey/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.456
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

First Canadian Graphite has completed a phase two airborne magnetic and electromagnetic survey at the Lac Guéret South Graphite Project. The survey identified multi-kilometre conductive trends extending beyond the previous Zone 13 boundaries, suggesting a larger district-scale graphite system.

## First Canadian Graphite Completes Phase II Airborne Survey

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-completes-phase-ii-airborne-survey--c199a391-d69d-489b-8576-82d143547229) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-completes-phase-ii-airborne-survey--c199a391-d69d-489b-8576-82d143547229.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T11:46:31.235Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T11:47:53.583Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T11:47:53.583Z
- Company: First Canadian Graphite Inc. (FCI)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/first-canadian-graphite-completes-phase-ii-airborne-survey-1225178)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.343
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Stale Data Re-release, Nearology Play

First Canadian Graphite has completed a Phase II airborne Mag-EM survey at the Lac Guéret South Graphite Project, which identified multiple strong conductors extending the Zone 13 footprint. The survey results suggest the potential for a district-scale graphite system and have identified several priority drill targets for upcoming Phase III exploration.

## Focus Graphite to Attend Canada Investment Summit Hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney; Lac Knife Featured in Investment Deal Book

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/focus-graphite-to-attend-canada-investment-summit-hosted-by-prime-minister-mark--7724bc2d-3f16-45e3-816f-2a19512dd57e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/focus-graphite-to-attend-canada-investment-summit-hosted-by-prime-minister-mark--7724bc2d-3f16-45e3-816f-2a19512dd57e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-10T09:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/313787/Focus-Graphite-to-Attend-Canada-Investment-Summit-Hosted-by-Prime-Minister-Mark-Carney-Lac-Knife-Featured-in-Investment-Deal-Book)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.347
- Atlas tags: Probable Reserve, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Focus Graphite will participate in the 2026 Canada Investment Summit, where its Lac Knife Graphite Project will be featured in the official investment deal book. The project is a high-grade feasibility-stage asset in Québec with strong projected economics and significant federal funding support.

## Canadian graphite explorer Graphano granted two permits for work on new discovery

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canadian-graphite-explorer-graphano-granted-two-permits-for-work-on-new-discover--05cb47c5-833f-4d95-b6ca-e6a4254cb170) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canadian-graphite-explorer-graphano-granted-two-permits-for-work-on-new-discover--05cb47c5-833f-4d95-b6ca-e6a4254cb170.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-31T14:33:29.892Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Graphano Energy (TSX-V)
- Original source: [miningweekly](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canadian-graphite-explorer-graphano-granted-two-permits-for-work-on-new-discovery-2026-08-31)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

Graphano Energy has been granted two permits by Québec's Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts for exploration work at the Black Jack graphite discovery. The permits authorize mechanical stripping and diamond drilling to evaluate the continuity and extent of the graphite-bearing horizon.

## Focus Graphite and C4V to Evaluate Mine-to-Anode Platform Combining Lac Knife Graphite with C4V's Green Anode Technology

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/focus-graphite-and-c4v-to-evaluate-mine-to-anode-platform-combining-lac-knife-gr--31a62df3-e1a8-45a3-8f0f-ec6eb11f112c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/focus-graphite-and-c4v-to-evaluate-mine-to-anode-platform-combining-lac-knife-gr--31a62df3-e1a8-45a3-8f0f-ec6eb11f112c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-26T09:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FMS.V/press-releases/5407202529183037)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play

Focus Graphite has signed a non-binding MOU with C4V to evaluate an integrated 'mine-to-anode' platform. The program will test if Lac Knife's high-purity graphite concentrate can be efficiently converted into battery-grade anode material using C4V's Green Anode Technology.

## First Canadian Graphite Advances Potential For Large Scale High Grade North Ameri 1209468

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-advances-potential-for-large-scale-high-grade-north-amer--5fd504c2-e9e9-4938-aa51-3ef86b85caaf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-advances-potential-for-large-scale-high-grade-north-amer--5fd504c2-e9e9-4938-aa51-3ef86b85caaf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-20T13:46:03.283Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: First Canadian Graphite (FCI)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/first-canadian-graphite-advances-potential-for-large-scale-high-grade-north-ameri-1209468)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.409
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Inferred Resource, Historical Estimate Only

First Canadian Graphite has confirmed high-grade graphite mineralization at its Lac Guéret South Project, with surface intercepts up to 43.4% Cg over a 3.3 km strike. The company is expanding its geophysical survey and commencing preliminary metallurgical testing at Corem to prepare for fall 2026 diamond drilling.

## First Canadian Graphite Advances Potential For Large-Scale, High-Grade North American Graphite System at Lac Guéret South

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-advances-potential-for-large-scale-high-grade-north-amer--91f6672d-0fcd-4132-867d-b382c54a49ab) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-canadian-graphite-advances-potential-for-large-scale-high-grade-north-amer--91f6672d-0fcd-4132-867d-b382c54a49ab.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: First Canadian Graphite (FCI.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FCI.V/press-releases/4517197391184071)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Inferred Resource, Historical Estimate Only

First Canadian Graphite has identified a large-scale, high-grade graphite discovery at Zone 13, with surface samples returning up to 43.4% Cg over a 3.3 km strike. The company is advancing the project through expanded geophysical surveys, preliminary metallurgical testing at Corem, and preparations for fall 2026 diamond drilling.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.