FPX Nickel Completes Additional Large-Scale Mineral Processing Pilot Testwork to Produce Awaruite Concentrate to Support Discussions with Prospective EV Battery Supply Chain Partners

FPX Nickel Corp. has announced the successful completion of its fourth large-scale mineral processing pilot testing campaign at the Baptiste Nickel Project in British Columbia. This latest production run builds upon the success of three previous pilot testing campaigns and specifically focused on producing awaruite concentrate, a key milestone in the project's development trajectory.

The completion of this pilot testwork represents a significant advancement in FPX's efforts to position Baptiste as a reliable supplier to the rapidly growing electric vehicle battery supply chain. Awaruite concentrate is a critical intermediate product that can be processed into battery-grade nickel, making this achievement particularly relevant given the increasing demand for nickel in EV battery manufacturing.

The timing of this announcement is strategically important as FPX engages in discussions with prospective EV battery supply chain partners. The successful production of awaruite concentrate through large-scale pilot testing provides tangible evidence of the project's technical viability and commercial potential, strengthening FPX's position in these critical partnership negotiations.

For the broader nickel sector, this development underscores the growing maturation of North American nickel projects aimed at serving the domestic EV supply chain. As automakers and battery manufacturers increasingly prioritize supply chain security and ESG considerations, projects like Baptiste that can demonstrate reliable production capabilities through comprehensive pilot testing become increasingly valuable strategic assets.