First Phosphate: $17M Grant, Drill Results, Feasibility Next
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April 6, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 334
About this episode
John Passalacqua discusses First Phosphate's drilling results and the significance of phosphate in the LFP battery supply chain.
John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate, discusses the latest drilling results, project progress, and the growing importance of phosphate in the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply chain. With LFP batteries rapidly becoming the dominant chemistry for energy storage and EVs, phosphate is emerging as a critical battery material. The conversation covers the company’s 40,000m drill program, government backing, feasibility plans, and why North America and Europe are racing to secure domestic supply. Key topics include LFP battery demand, critical minerals strategy, phosphate market trends, and the shift from exploration to development. Follow First Phosphate:X - https://x.com/FirstPhosphateLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate/ Chapters (00:00) Introduction(03:29) Resource Expansion Insights(05:47) Next Steps And Feasibility(07:32) New Zones Potential(09:12) Government Grant Context(10:53) Phosphate Strategic Importance(12:26) Grant Significance Explained(15:03) ADR Listing Benefits(15:51) Investor Perspective Shift(17:18) LFP Market Demand(18:43) Sulfur Supply Strategy(19:51) Closing Remarks Sponsors Lithium Royalty Corp (TSX: LIRC) Diversified lithium…
People in this episode
Guest: John Passalacqua
Topics covered
- phosphate
- LFP batteries
- drilling results
- government grants
- critical minerals
- battery supply chain
Keywords
- phosphate
- LFP batteries
- drilling
- government grant
- critical minerals
- battery materials
- North America
- Europe
Sponsors
Lithium Royalty Corp, USCF Investments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Phosphate
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