FPX Nickel obtains UL Solutions Ecologo certification

Executive Summary

• FPX Nickel Corp. has become the first company in Canada (outside of Quebec) to achieve UL Solutions Ecologo certification for its British Columbia exploration property, the Baptiste nickel project.
• The certification validates the company's adherence to rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, including environmental protection, health and safety, and respect for Indigenous rights.
• The certification process involved a comprehensive desktop audit and a field audit conducted during the 2025 Baptiste exploration program, completed between July and September 2025.

Key Details

• Certification Body: UL Solutions, a leading third-party verification program for sustainable practices in the mineral exploration sector.
• Scope of Certification: The Ecologo program assesses exploration companies against criteria such as environmental protection, health and safety, respect for Indigenous rights, and community engagement.
• Audit Process: Included a comprehensive desktop audit of corporate policies and practices, followed by a field audit during the 2025 Baptiste exploration program.
• Timeline: The certification process was completed from July to September 2025.
• Significance: FPX is the first company in Canada with operations located outside of Quebec to achieve this specific Ecologo certification.
• Project Context (Baptiste Nickel Project):
  • Located in central British Columbia, west of Middle River and north of Trembleur Lake.
  • Covers 453 square kilometres.
  • Represents a large-scale greenfield discovery of nickel mineralization in the form of awaruite (Ni3Fe), a sulphur-free nickel-iron mineral.
  • Potential for low carbon-intensive production due to sulphur-free nature and connection to the BC Hydro grid.
  • No intermediate smelting or complex refining required.
  • Awarauite mineralization confirmed at several target areas, notably the Van target (6 km north of Baptiste).
  • Approximately $55 million (U.S.) spent on exploration and development since 2010.
• Regulatory Status: Identified in 2024 by the Province of British Columbia as the first project included in the Critical Minerals Office (CMO) concierge service initiative, prioritizing critical minerals projects ahead of the environmental assessment process.

Notable Quotes

• Martin Turenne, President and CEO: "Securing Ecologo certification from UL Solutions is a significant achievement for FPX... It demonstrates our team's commitment to going beyond regulatory requirements and embedding sustainable practices into our work. Importantly, this certification underscores our respect for indigenous rights and the communities where we operate and reflects our belief that responsible exploration is the foundation of successful project development."
• Ranee Valles, Director and General Manager, Product Sustainability Group at UL Solutions: "Earning UL Solutions Ecologo certification empowers mineral exploration companies to demonstrate independently verified leadership in environmental stewardship... this certification not only differentiates certified companies in the marketplace but also fosters stronger trust with stakeholders and local communities."