Focus Graphite Completes Air Quality Assessment for the Lac Knife Project; Advancing Towards ESIA Completion WSP Air Quality Assessment Confirms Regulatory Compliance and Further Advances Lac Knife Toward Permitting and
Focus Graphite Completes Air Quality
Assessment for the Lac Knife Project;
Advancing Towards ESIA Completion
WSP Air Quality Assessment Confirms Regulatory Compliance
and Further Advances Lac Knife Toward Permitting and
Construction Readiness
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2026) -
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB:
FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0)
("
Focus
" or the "
Company
") a Canadian developer of high-grade flake
graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is
pleased to announce the completion of the. Air Quality Assessment ("
AQA
" or the "
Study
") for its 100%-
owned Lac Knife Graphite Project (the "
Project
") located in northeastern Quebec.
The Study was completed by WSP Canada Inc. ("
WSP
"), one of the world's leading engineering and
environmental consulting firms, under the supervision and management of IOS Geosciences Inc. ("
IOS
"),
as part of the environmental studies supporting the advancement of Lac Knife toward future permitting
and development.
The AQA evaluated emissions associated with the proposed open pit mine, processing facility, tailings
storage facility, stockpiles, haul roads, crushing operations, and supporting infrastructure under
conservative maximum operating scenarios. Atmospheric dispersion modelling using Aeromod
software, was completed in accordance with the requirements of Quebec's
Reglement sur
l'assainissement de l'atmosphere
("
RAA
") and applicable guidance from the
Ministere de
l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
("
MELCCFP
").
According to WSP's conclusions, the modelling results demonstrate that predicted contaminant
concentrations remain in compliance with applicable Quebec ambient air quality standards and criteria
under the assessed operating conditions. WSP further concluded that all evaluated contaminants met
applicable regulatory thresholds. The Study also noted that prevailing winds are predominantly directed
toward the south-southeast, away from nearby public infrastructure, residences, and seasonal fishing
cabins.
"Environmental permitting is one of the most important value-creation stages in the development of any
critical mineral project," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "The completion of the Air Quality
Assessment represents another key component of the broader environmental review process and brings
us closer to completing the environmental studies required to support future permitting activities. As
these workstreams are completed, Lac Knife continues to become increasingly de-risked from both a
technical and environmental perspective while strengthening its position as a strategic North American
graphite asset."
The Study evaluated a broad range of potential emissions, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides,
sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, crystalline silica, and various metals, using a detailed atmospheric
dispersion model of the Project area and surrounding receptors based on five years of regional
meteorological data.
Advancing Toward Environmental Assessment Completion
The AQA forms part of the broader environmental and permitting work program being advanced at Lac
Knife and represents another important milestone toward completion of the environmental and social
impact assessment ("
ESIA
") process. With this Study now complete, the Company is advancing the
remaining key environmental workstreams, including the hydrogeological assessment and dam breach
analysis, which are expected to further support permitting activities and future project development.
The completion of the AQA builds on a series of technical, environmental and infrastructure
achievements that continue to de-risk the Project and strengthen Lac Knife's position as a strategically
important North American graphite asset. As demand for secure and reliable graphite supply continues
to grow, Focus remains focused on advancing the Project through the key milestones required for future
development.
Qualified Person
The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rejean Girard,
P.Geo. (QC), President of IOS Geosciences Inc., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person
as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.
About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned
world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands
as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed
feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced
materials industries.
Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and
highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are
pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies,
including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery
performance and efficiency.
Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.
Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions,
and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As
a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical
minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a
sustainable future.
For more information on Focus Graphite Inc., please visit
http://www.focusgraphite.com
.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/
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Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
+1 (613) 612-6060
Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
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future events.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things:
the advancement of the Lac Knife Graphite Project toward permitting readiness and future
development; the completion and timing of the remaining environmental studies required to support
the environmental and social impact assessment ("ESIA") process, including the hydrogeological
assessment and dam breach analysis; the anticipated completion of environmental baseline,
technical and permitting workstreams; the Company's ability to obtain required permits, approvals and
authorizations; the anticipated benefits of completed environmental and technical studies, including
the Air Quality Assessment; the timing and completion of future project milestones; the future
development, construction and operation of the Lac Knife Project; the role of the Project in supporting
North American and allied critical mineral supply chains; and the Company's long-term development
strategy.
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