First Phosphate Corp's extensive 25,000-meter drill program at the Bégin-Lamarche project in Quebec continues to demonstrate substantial phosphate mineralization across multiple zones, with 16,435 meters already drilled and assays returned from 5,642 meters. The program has revealed impressive phosphate concentrations that underscore the region's potential as a significant phosphate resource. These findings come at a critical time when global demand for phosphate continues to grow, particularly for agricultural fertilizers and battery materials for the electric vehicle industry.
The Phosphate Mountain Zone has delivered particularly noteworthy results, with drill hole BL-24-48 intersecting 15.01% P2O5 over 7.65 meters from a depth of 36.9 meters. This intersection included an exceptional high-grade section of 31.24% P2O5 over 1.1 meters, indicating the presence of rich phosphate concentrations within the deposit. Additional drill holes in this zone have yielded core results exceeding 30% apatite, further confirming the quality of the mineralization. The consistency of these high-grade results suggests the potential for economically viable phosphate extraction in this sector of the project.
Equally impressive results have emerged from the Northern Zone, where drill hole BL-24-36 intersected 6.83% P2O5 over an extensive 108.0 meters starting at a depth of 234.0 meters. Another hole in this zone, BL-24-44, returned 7.48% P2O5 over 90.6 meters from a depth of 192.4 meters. These long intersections of consistent phosphate mineralization indicate the potential for large-scale mining operations with significant resource volumes. The Northwestern Zone has also shown promising results, with drill hole BL-24-49 intersecting 8.65% P2O5 over 33.0 meters from a depth of 72.5 meters.
Perhaps most significant for potential mining operations is the Southern Zone, which has demonstrated exceptional large tonnage potential. Drill hole BL-24-43 intersected 5.41% P2O5 over 258.0 meters from a depth of 111.0 meters, representing one of the longest continuous phosphate intersections reported in the region. This extensive mineralization suggests the possibility of substantial resource development with favorable mining economics. The combination of high-grade zones and large tonnage potential positions the Bégin-Lamarche project as a significant contributor to North America's phosphate supply chain, reducing dependency on international sources and supporting domestic agricultural and industrial needs.
