Core Insights - Focus Graphite Inc. has initiated a hydrogeological study at its Lac Knife Project, a crucial step in completing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and advancing toward mine permitting [1][3][6] Group 1: Hydrogeological Study - The hydrogeological study will be conducted by Richelieu Hydrogeologie Inc., focusing on groundwater management and environmental hydrogeology, and will be supervised by IOS Geosciences Inc. [2][3] - This study is a significant technical milestone in the ESIA process, aimed at characterizing groundwater flows and ensuring compliance with Quebec's regulatory standards [3][4] Group 2: Project Details - The Lac Knife deposit is recognized for its high-grade flake graphite, with measured and indicated resources grading 14.95% graphitic carbon (Cg), expected to supply high-purity graphite for various markets [7] - The project has undergone a redesign of its tailings storage facility to mitigate the risk of acid mine drainage, addressing concerns raised by Quebec's Ministry of Sustainable Development [4][6] Group 3: Financial Support - On November 3, 2025, the company announced conditional approval for a non-repayable contribution of up to $14,062,500 from Natural Resources Canada under the Global Partnership Initiatives [8]