STRATEGIC PROJECT
Bégin-Lamarche Project
Igneous phosphate project in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. A 2026 resource and 2024 PEA are public; feasibility, engineering and demonstration of LFP-oriented concentrate remain development work.
SOURCE STATUS
INVENTORY
Approved public inventory
BASIS
Canonical Quebec2035 registry-backed page
DIRECT SOURCES
5 source links in the record
ARTICLE CONTEXT
3 linked Quebec2035 publications
This block describes the visible review state of the page; it adds no new evidence.
PUBLIC SOURCES
First Phosphate - Bégin-Lamarche project and 2024 PEAPUBLISHER: First PhosphateFirst Phosphate - 2026 mineral resource estimatePUBLISHER: First Phosphate · PUBLISHED: 2026-05-26Canada - Global Partnerships Initiative, Bégin-LamarchePUBLISHER: Gouvernement du CanadaCanada - power connection and road access studiesPUBLISHER: Gouvernement du Canada · PUBLISHED: 2026-08-05First Phosphate - offtake letter-of-intent prepaymentPUBLISHER: First Phosphate · PUBLISHED: 2026-01-06
PROFILE
STAGE
Feasibility
OUTPUT
Phosphate and magnetite concentrates
METRICS
MEASURED AND INDICATED RESOURCES
204.7 Mt
6.05% average P₂O₅; mineral resources, not reserves.
AS OF: 2026-05-26
SOURCE: First Phosphate - 2026 mineral resource estimatePEA INITIAL CAPEX
675 M$ CA
2024 PEA estimate; it is neither a feasibility study nor project financing.
AS OF: 2024-12-05
SOURCE: First Phosphate - Bégin-Lamarche project and 2024 PEAFEDERAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
16.7 M$ CA
For pilot testing, feasibility and engineering; not full construction financing.
AS OF: 2026-08-07
SOURCE: Canada - Global Partnerships Initiative, Bégin-LamarcheFEDERAL SUPPORT - POWER CONNECTION
3.071587 M$ CA
Contribution to pre-feasibility and environmental studies, route selection and engagement; an equal First Phosphate contribution was announced. This is not construction financing.
AS OF: 2026-08-05
SOURCE: Canada - power connection and road access studiesFEDERAL SUPPORT - ROAD ACCESS
1.77135 M$ CA
Contribution to pre-feasibility and environmental studies, corridor options and engagement; an equal First Phosphate contribution was announced. This is not a works contract.
AS OF: 2026-08-05
SOURCE: Canada - power connection and road access studiesRELATED PUBLICATIONS
AUGUST 12, 2026ANALYSE
Phosphate could become one of Québec's most underestimated strategic advantages
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AUGUST 12, 2026ANALYSE
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AUGUST 10, 2026ANALYSE
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