First Phosphate Corp Reports Significant Mineralization at Bégin-Lamarche Project

First Phosphate Corp's ongoing 25,000-meter drill program at the Bégin-Lamarche project in Quebec continues to demonstrate the significant phosphate potential of the region. With 16,435 meters already drilled and assays returned from 5,642 meters, the company has documented substantial phosphate mineralization across multiple distinct zones, reinforcing the project's importance in the context of global phosphate demand for agricultural fertilizers and emerging battery technologies.

The Phosphate Mountain Zone has yielded particularly impressive results, with drill hole BL-24-48 intersecting 15.01% P2O5 over 7.65 meters starting at 36.9 meters depth. This interval included an exceptional high-grade section of 31.24% P2O5 over 1.1 meters. Additional drill holes in this same zone have returned core results exceeding 30% apatite content, indicating the presence of high-quality phosphate mineralization that could be economically viable for extraction and processing.

In the Northern Zone, the company reported substantial mineralization with drill hole BL-24-36 intersecting 6.83% P2O5 over an extensive 108.0 meters beginning at 234.0 meters depth. Similarly, drill hole BL-24-44 in the same zone intersected 7.48% P2O5 over 90.6 meters from 192.4 meters depth. These results demonstrate the continuity and thickness of the phosphate-bearing formations in this sector of the property, suggesting potential for large-scale mining operations.

The Northwestern Zone also showed promising mineralization with drill hole BL-24-49 intersecting 8.65% P2O5 over 33.0 meters from 72.5 meters depth. Meanwhile, the Southern Zone revealed what could be the project's most significant large-tonnage potential, with drill hole BL-24-43 intersecting 5.41% P2O5 over an impressive 258.0 meters starting at 111.0 meters depth. This exceptionally long mineralized interval suggests the potential for substantial resource development in this area of the property.

These results from First Phosphate Corp's exploration program at Bégin-Lamarche have broader implications for the phosphate supply chain, particularly as demand grows for phosphate in both traditional agricultural applications and emerging technologies such as lithium iron phosphate batteries. The consistent mineralization across multiple zones indicates a robust phosphate system that could contribute to North America's strategic mineral security. The project's location in Quebec, a mining-friendly jurisdiction with established infrastructure, further enhances its potential significance in the global phosphate market.