“We’re pleased to release the first-of-its-kind sustainability index, specifically designed for the lithium-ion battery supply chain,” said Benchmark head of sustainability Charlotte Selvey Miller. “The ‘industry leading’ classification is given to companies who score over 70/100 in our meticulous assessment of ESG indicators.”
Nouveau Mond is developing the Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant projects, both within a 150-km radius of Montreal. The mine is capable of producing 103,000 tonnes of graphite production averaging at least 97% graphitic carbon (Cg). The mine has proven and probable reserves of 61.7 million tonnes grading 4.23% Cg and containing 2.6 million tonnes Cg.
The plant will product 43,000 tonnes of anode material and 3,000 tonnes of purified jumbo flakes annually with a purity of 99.95% Cg.
