Coniagas Initiates Global Feed First Strategy on Critical Minerals with SGS Québec
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Coniagas Initiates Global Feed First Strategy on Critical Minerals with SGS
Québec
Vancouver, BC – September 10, 2024 - Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (“Coniagas” or the
“Company”) (TSX.V: COS) is pleased to announce the implementation of its collaboration
with SGS Québec, a global leader in metallurgical innovation and strategic resource
development. The initiative is aimed at developing a leading position in the critical minerals
sector by scaling up the technological capabilities of the Re-2Ox hydrometallurgical
process.
Global Feed First Strategy Highlights:
- Sourcing critical mineral feed stocks and concentrates globally
- Metallurgical testwork to be undertaken by SGS Québec using the Re-2Ox process
- Producing on-spec battery-grade materials
The collaboration with SGS builds on a series of engagements, and comprises two phases:
the first phase establishes a framework for metallurgical testing and strategic funding
pursuits, while the second phase focusses on funding strategy refinement and advancing
the Re-2Ox process to meet the needs of the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) markets.
The arrangement is based on an agreement signed with SGS May 15, 2024 and announced
in a news release May 21, 2024.
A Global Strategy
Our "feed first" strategy, which prioritizes securing reliable, long-term sources of critical
minerals, is a cornerstone of the Company's approach. By securing potential oƯshore
stockpiles and bringing them to Quebec for potential processing, Coniagas is not only
expanding its resource base but also ensuring a resilient and flexible supply chain that can
adapt to market demands.
In parallel, Coniagas is conducting extensive metallurgical testwork on the Graal deposit in
Quebec. This testwork is vital for advancing the Graal property towards production as well
as scaling up the Re-2Ox process and aligns with the company’s strategy of integrating
global resources with local expertise to drive innovation.
Frank Basa, President and CEO of Coniagas, stated, "Our collaboration with SGS is a
key part of our strategy to create a vertically integrated supply chain that supports the
entire battery metals ecosystem. We are ensuring that our Re-2Ox process is versatile,
scalable, and ready to meet the needs of not just the EV market, but also other
industries that are driving toward a net-zero future. This global approach strengthens
our position and aligns perfectly with our 'feed first' strategy."
Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Matthew
Halliday, P.Geo., member of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec, who is a Qualified
Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.
About Coniagas Battery Metals Inc.
Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian junior mining company, focused on nickel,
copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals in Québec. The Company's strategy aims to
generate shareholder value by developing its mineral assets and constructing an advanced
processing plant, positioning Coniagas as a potential key supplier for the electric vehicle
(EV) industry.
Graal Project: Strategic Resource Development
The 100%-owned Graal project near Saguenay, Quebec, has shown significant potential
through extensive geophysical surveys and shallow drilling. It has identified high-grade
nickel and copper mineralization, with showings of cobalt, platinum, and palladium, along
a 6 km strike length at shallow depths potentially suitable for open-pit mining. Upcoming
activities include further drilling, metallurgical testing, and consultations with First
Nations, culminating in a NI 43-101 resource report. The NI 43-101 Technical Report Graal
Nickel & Copper Project, Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada, dated January 17, 2024,
provides detailed project information.
Long-Term Vision and Commercialization Strategy
Coniagas leverages proprietary technologies like the Re-2Ox hydrometallurgical process
for the extraction and production of cleaner, low-carbon, battery-grade materials. This
innovative process eliminates the need for traditional smelting, significantly reducing the
environmental footprint. Combined with strategic projects such as Graal and CAM/pCAM
production initiatives, Coniagas is positioning itself as a potential player in the future of the
EV industry. For more information, visit the Company’s website.
“Frank J. Basa”
Frank J. Basa, P . Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario
Chief Executive OƯicer
For further information, contact:
Frank J. Basa, P . Eng. Ontario
Chief Executive OƯicer
416-625-2342
or:
Wayne CheveldayoƯ, Corporate Communications
P: 416-710-2410
E: waynecheveldayoƯ@gmail.com
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“Company”) which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve future events and conditions, which are subject
to various risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, comments that address the private placement
referred to above, resource potential, upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt and security of mineral
property titles, availability of funds, and others are forward-looking. No assurance can be given that any of the foregoing will
be achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially
from those statements. General business conditions are factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from
forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information in this news
release or other communications unless required by law.