» Nouveau Monde’s phase-1 operations produced 99.99%-pure
battery-grade SPG; construction of coating unit being prepared for
a fully integrated 2-ktpa value chain in first half 2022.
» Critical milestones achieved this year for phase-2 Matawinie
Mine: Québec governmental decree approving the project,
construction of 8-km access road and start of civil works on
industrial platform, 55% overall advancement of engineering,
agreement with Caterpillar for all-electric zero-emission
fleet.
» Significant progress on the development of phase-2 Bécancour
battery material plant: delivery of FEL-1 Scoping study,
advancement of environmental baseline and geotechnical studies,
work underway for a FEL-3 Feasibility study.
» Major corporate milestones achieved: listing on the main board
of the NYSE, over 130M$ financing raised, publication of Nouveau
Monde’s inaugural ESG report, addition of expertise at the Board
and management level.
» Nouveau Monde’s ESG-focused business model offers a local,
responsibly sourced, environmentally transformed, traceable,
carbon-neutral, and circular graphite supply alternative to
existing Chinese production.
» Sustained growth in the EV and energy storage markets
continues to increase graphite demand, providing a solid foundation
for the Company’s expansion.
In a year that saw accelerated commitments to Net Zero targets
and global electrification, Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“Nouveau
Monde” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NMG, TSXV: NOU) advanced the
development of its fully vertically integrated
ore-to-battery-material natural graphite business delivering
positive results toward its 2021 goals. By de-risking its projects
through phase-1 operations, detailing its blueprint for phase-2
expansion, engaging with the marketplace in connection with
commercial agreements, continually investing in research and
development (“R&D”) and environmental, social and governance
(“ESG”) initiatives, and building a robust and attractive capital
structure, Nouveau Monde is executing its strategy to generate a
disciplined and timely growth.
The Company is working towards building a turn-key, local supply
of carbon-neutral anode material to cater to the growing North
American and European battery and electric vehicles (“EV”) markets.
As the #1 input of lithium-ion batteries, graphite totals 1.2 kg
for every kWh of energy storage. In comparison to last year’s 2,972
GWh in the pipeline for battery cell capacity, the latest
projections by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimate that 4,814
GWh is being developed to meet the surge in EV and energy storage
solutions manufacturing – a 62% year-over-year increase. Such
levels of battery production would represent a demand of 5.8
million tonnes of graphite for these market segments alone.
Arne H Frandsen, Chairman of Nouveau Monde, commented:
“As electrification becomes mainstream and ESG principles dominate
asset managers’ and investors’ consideration, Nouveau Monde has
stepped up as a recognized contributor to the decarbonization
effort. 2021 was a structural year as we lined the building blocks
that will support the next stage of our development. Elevating our
profile on capital markets, securing the permitting for our
Matawinie mine, furthering the processes and parameters of our
anode material advanced manufacturing, as well as advancing
discussions with potential customers strengthened our position in
the market.”
2021 Highlights » Conducting of safe operations with
Nouveau Monde’s zero-harm philosophy being top of mind to protect
the environment, as well as the health and safety of employees,
contractors, and communities.
» Construction, commissioning, and start of production at the
Company’s phase-1 purification facility. Samples produced at 99.99%
purity have confirmed the high-quality, battery-grade
specifications of the material.
» Authorization by the Québec Government of the Matawinie mining
project following a rigorous environmental review and public
consultation.
» Continuous advancement of detailed engineering of the
Matawinie concentrator and mining infrastructure – progress at
year-end of overall engineering is estimated at 55%.
» Carrying out of a FEL-3 feasibility study for the large-scale
phase-2 Bécancour battery material plant to reflect Nouveau Monde’s
integrated business model for a comprehensive planning, cost
projection, and development framework. The Matawinie mining
project’s National Instrument 43-101 feasibility study covering the
West Zone deposit will be updated on the back of the latest mineral
resource update and the value-added transformation steps that are
part of the Bécancour battery material plant.
» Sequenced construction timelines of the phase-2 mine and
battery material plant should see phased ramp-up activities
respectively in 2024 and 2025.
» Earthworks at the Matawinie mining project: construction of a
nearly 8-km access road completed and commencement of civil works
for the industrial platform.
» Signing of a historical agreement with Caterpillar Inc. for
the development, testing, and deployment of Cat® zero-emission
machines for the Matawinie mining fleet – that is projected to be
the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine.
» Successful listing of the Company’s common shares on the New
York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock market, under the
symbol “NMG”.
» Building and commissioning of an advanced laboratory and
R&D facility with the in-house capacity for testing anode
material and providing customized specifications to battery and EV
manufacturers.
» Production of meaningful battery-grade samples, including
B-samples for advancing the product qualification process with
battery and EV manufacturers, to support Nouveau Monde’s commercial
discussions.
» Addition to phase-1 operations of a second commercial-scale
shaping module and commencement of construction of a coating line
for a nameplate capacity of 2,000 tonnes of coated spherical
purified graphite (“CSPG”).
» Signing of a collaboration agreement with Lithion Recycling to
advance the recovery and value-added transformation of recycled
graphite for reuse as anode material.
» Patent application for the Company’s proprietary
thermochemical purification ecotechnology, free of hydrofluoric
acid and harnessing clean hydropower.
» Admission to the Global Battery Alliance, a World Economic
Forum’s initiative regrouping leading players of the industry for
helping establish a circular and sustainable battery value
chain.
» Commitment to past, present, and future carbon neutrality
thanks to the environmentally-focused design of Nouveau Monde’s
projects and processes, historical compensation, and climate action
strategy.
» Issuing of an inaugural ESG Report providing shareholders and
asset managers with performance indicators and an overview of
Nouveau Monde’s anchor initiatives.
» Over $130M raised through public and private offerings, the
exercise of warrants, private placements, and financial levers from
governments to support the Company’s current operations and the
advancement of its key projects.
» Strengthened governance with the addition of strategic
expertise at the Board of Directors with the nomination of Andrew
Willis, Dr. Jürgen K�hler, Nathalie Pilon and James Scarlett, plus
David Torralbo as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and
enhanced structures, policies, and programs to guide the Company’s
development.
Eric Desaulniers, Founder, President, and CEO of Nouveau
Monde, added: “Supply chain disruptions this year and the
accelerated pace of electrification compelled battery and EV
manufacturers to examine their sourcing more closely. Securing
volumes, diversifying sources, prioritizing local producers, and
examining the carbon footprint of value chains are among the many
factors that dominated commercial discussions in our market. I am
pleased to see that our environmental stewardship, exceptional
localization, and scaled growth strategy are positioning Nouveau
Monde at the forefront of our industry. Special thanks go to our
employees, partners, and shareholders for their unwavering support
in helping us reach our objectives in 2021 and beyond.”
About Nouveau Monde
Nouveau Monde is striving to become a key contributor to the
sustainable energy revolution. The Company is working towards
developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery
anode material in Québec, Canada for the growing lithium-ion and
fuel cell markets. With low-cost operations and enviable ESG
standards, Nouveau Monde aspires to become a strategic supplier to
the world’s leading battery and automobile manufacturers, providing
high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting
sustainability and supply chain traceability. www.NMG.com
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this press release including, but not limited to those describing
the growth of the EV and energy storage markets, the Company’s
growth, graphite demand, the Company’s planned integrated supply of
carbon-neutral anode material, the projected energy requirements
for EV and energy storage solutions and corresponding supply of
graphite, the construction of the Company’s coating line and its
intended capacity, the Company’s phase-2 commercial operations,
completion of the FEL-3 study of the battery material plant, the
Company’s ESG-focused business model, the trend towards
electrification, the importance of ESG principles in investment
considerations, the timeline of the initiatives described in this
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assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Moreover, these
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trends, the business relationship between the Company and its
stakeholders, the ability to operate in a safe and effective
manner, the timely delivery and installation of the equipment
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Forward-looking information and statements are subject to known
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cause actual results or events to differ materially from current
expectations include, among others, delays in the scheduled
delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to
successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such
strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the
availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the
Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of
inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits,
the operating performance of the Company’s assets and businesses,
competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry,
changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s businesses,
political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation
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