魁北克省萨格奈–(Newsfile Corp. – 2024年2月22日) – First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate”或“本公司”)欣然宣布，本公司已收到魁北克省容基耶尔(Jonquière)区议员Mario Simard阁下对本公司采矿项目和计划中的净化磷酸厂的支持函。
Simard先生于2019年首次当选加拿大国会议员，现任自然资源常务委员会副主席，同时也是魁北克集团的自然资源评论员。
First Phosphate首席执行官John Passalacqua表示，“First Phosphate团队感谢Simard先生及其同事自我们提出将魁北克萨格奈-拉克-圣让地区打造为北美LFP电池谷这一理念之初就给予我们的支持。在加拿大，我们需要领导层支持重大项目，支持为当地经济创造就业机会，尤其是魁北克萨格奈-拉克-圣让这样具有潜力的地区。”
Simard先生支持First Phosphate项目的完整信函可在以下网址查阅：https://firstphosphate.com/mariosimard.pdf。
Simard先生在信中指出：“在当前气候变化的背景下，必须支持和鼓励所有以具体方式进行能源转型的努力。在这方面，磷酸盐是电池行业发展的关键因素。磷酸铁锂电池（“LFP”）不仅无毒、防火性能优越，而且还直接促进了绿色能源转型。其生产过程由我们清洁的魁北克水力发电网供电，为电动汽车行业提供了环保电池。得益于丰富的磷酸盐资源（世界上纯度最高的1%磷酸盐产区之一），我们有潜力通过发展LFP电池产业，成为能源转型的真正领导者。此外，First Phosphate项目设施的发展还将促进我们地区经济的多元化，有可能为萨格奈-拉克-圣让地区额外创造1000到10000个就业岗位。”
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These statements and other forward-looking information are based on assumptions and estimates that the Company believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, expectations of the Company’s long term business outcomes given its short operating history; expectations regarding revenue, expenses and operations; the Company having sufficient working capital and ability to secure additional funding necessary for the exploration of the Company’s property interests; expectations regarding the potential mineralization, geological merit and economic feasibility of the Company’s projects; expectations regarding drill programs and the potential impacts successful drill programs could have on the life of the mine and the Company; mineral exploration and exploration program cost estimates; expectations regarding any environmental issues that may affect planned or future exploration programs and the potential impact of complying with existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations; receipt and timing of exploration and exploitation permits and other third-party approvals; government regulation of mineral exploration and development operations; expectations regarding any social or local community issues that may affect planned or future exploration and development programs; expectations surrounding global economic trends and technological advancements; and key personnel continuing their employment with the Company.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include: limited operating history; high risk of business failure; no profits or significant revenues; limited resources; negative cash flow from operations and dependence on third-party financing; the uncertainty of additional funding; no dividends; risks related to possible fluctuations in revenues and results; insurance and uninsured risks; litigation; reliance on management and key personnel; conflicts of interest; access to supplies and materials; dangers of mineral exploration and related liability and damages; risks relating to health and safety; government regulation and legal uncertainties; the company’s exploration and development properties may not be successful and are highly speculative in nature; dependence on outside parties; title to some of the Company’s mineral properties may be challenged or defective; Aboriginal title and land claims; obtaining and renewing licenses and permits; environmental and other regulatory risks may adversely affect the company; risks relating to climate change; risks related to infrastructure; land reclamation requirements may be burdensome; current global financial conditions; fluctuation in commodity prices; dilution; future sales by existing shareholders could cause the Company’s share price to fall; fluctuation and volatility in stock exchange prices; and risks related to market demands. There can be no assurance that any opportunity will be successful, commercially viable, completed on time or on budget, or will generate any meaningful revenues, savings or earnings, as the case may be, for the Company. In addition, the Company will incur costs in pursuing any particular opportunity, which may be significant.
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