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First Canadian Graphite Signs Agreement with Groupe Nipi, in Collaboration with BBA, for its Preliminary Environmental Study at Lac Gueret Sud

First Canadian Graphite advances permitting and community engagement ahead of its planned fall drilling campaign at its Quebec graphite project.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 11, 2026 · 08:00 FCI · 0.44 First Canadian Graphite Inc.

Executive Summary

First Canadian Graphite Inc. (FC Graphite) signed a collaboration agreement on August 4, 2026, with Groupe Nipi, an Indigenous company, and engineering firm BBA. The agreement covers a Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Lac Guéret Sud project, focusing on characterizing wetlands, sensitive environments, surface water physicochemical properties, and traces of past industrial activity. Groupe Nipi will invoice FC Graphite at an hourly rate for these services.

The company is preparing to submit an Authorization for Impact-causing Work (ATI) application to the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF). The release reiterates historical exploration data for Zone 13, confirming a 3.3 km strike length with widths exceeding 150 m and 46 samples assaying up to 43.4% graphitic carbon (Cg). Management confirms the company has sufficient funding to advance the project through 2026.

Material Impact

First Canadian Graphite Inc. (FCI) announced a standard step in the regulatory and permitting pathway for a junior explorer in Quebec. The company is engaging an Indigenous partner early in the environmental assessment phase, a move that mitigates potential community-related delays without altering the company's financial position or resource base.

The news aligns with previously announced Phase II/III exploration plans and the targeted late-fall 2026 drilling campaign. No new financial data, resource estimates, or strategic partnerships are introduced. The market likely anticipated this permitting step given the June mobilization and July discovery announcements.

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Company Overview

First Canadian Graphite Inc. (FCI) is a pre-revenue junior explorer focused on the Lac Guéret South Project, formerly known as Berkwood, located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. The project sits on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu and borders Nouveau Monde Graphite's Uatnan project.

Historical NI 43-101 resources at Zone 1 include 1.76 million tonnes indicated at 17% Cg and 1.53 million tonnes inferred at 16.4% Cg. Recent exploration has identified Zone 13, a new discovery featuring a 3.3 km strike length and high-grade surface samples up to 43.4% Cg. The company’s land package exceeds 167 km², making it one of the largest claim positions in the district. FCI is utilizing a proprietary dry air classification processing method in partnership with Volt Carbon Technologies, which has shown promising metallurgical results.

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First Canadian Graphite Signs Agreement with Groupe Nipi, in Collaboration with BBA, for its Preliminary Environmental Study at Lac Gueret Sud

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