First Phosphate deposit study published in scientific journal

First Phosphate Corp. has announced that its Bégin-Lamarche Igneous Phosphate Deposit has been the subject of a peer-reviewed study published in Ore Geology Reviews on ScienceDirect. The research, conducted by scientists from Queen’s University and Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, examined the geological characteristics of phosphate-rich layers in the deposit, specifically in the Mountain, North, and South Zones.

The study found that these layers contain low levels of chlorine and trace elements, making them suitable for phosphate source for purified phosphoric acid production, which is used in lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturing. The apatite mineral is the primary phosphatic mineralization in the deposit, with concentrate levels around 40% P₂O₅.

The research also noted low concentrations of trace elements compared to sedimentary phosphate deposits, and described the geometry, thickness, and near-surface occurrence of certain phosphate layers as potentially favorable for open-pit mining. First Phosphate Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on building a supply chain for lithium iron phosphate battery production in North America.

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