This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen Yet

Join host Lyndsay Malchuk on Market Frontlines for a high-impact conversation with John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS, OTCQB: FRSPF). While the world chases lithium for the energy transition, Passalacqua reveals the hidden bottleneck: phosphate, which makes up 61% of an LFP battery cathode. First Phosphate is not just another mining story – it’s a fully integrated supply chain solution, from high-purity phosphate projects in Quebec to the first-ever LFP battery cell made entirely from North American critical minerals. Discover how the company wrapped a drilling campaign 10,000 meters ahead of plan, secured a non-dilutive $16.7 million CAD federal contribution, and signed a binding, prepaid offtake agreement – a rarity in the junior space. Passalacqua also opens up about risk, transparency, valuation disconnect, and why he believes the market is still overlooking the single most critical ingredient in the LFP boom. If you care about battery supply chains, this episode is a must-watch.