In 2025, Nano One is focused on expanding capacity at its Quebec facility and validating materials with customers, aiming to progress from initial agreements to formal sales contracts by year-end. The company has attracted strategic partners, including Rio Tinto, Sumitomo Metal Mining, and Worley, prioritizing relationships with organizations that share its long-term vision. As geopolitical tensions expose supply chain vulnerabilities, Nano One's technology addresses critical national security priorities by enabling North American battery material production independent of Chinese suppliers.

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Looking forward, Blondal identifies lithium-iron-phosphate cathode materials as a cornerstone of Nano One’s near-term market strategy, given their dominant global demand trajectory and applicability across renewable energy storage, data centers, AI applications, and mid-range electric vehicles. He stresses that North America must proactively build a robust LFP supply chain or risk being "run over" by global competitors, cautioning against directly copying Chinese methods due to environmental and permitting hurdles. Instead, Nano One’s innovative "One-Pot" technology uniquely positions it by avoiding "the sulfating part of the supply chain," thereby significantly reducing capital costs, energy use, and environmental footprint while simplifying permitting processes. This technological edge places Nano One at the forefront of the imminent North American LFP market boom, strongly supported by international partnerships and governmental funding.

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The transaction, valued at $15.7 million, significantly strengthens Nano One’s cash reserves while ensuring long-term operational stability in Québec through a 15-year lease agreement, with renewal options extending up to an additional 15 years.

Holmes emphasized that this move strategically positions the company to advance its commercialization and technology licensing initiatives with key partners. The capital infusion will support the scale-up of operations in Candiac, accelerating the company’s path to revenue generation from future lithium iron phosphate (LFP) production and licensing.

Nano One is now fast-tracking the expansion of its Candiac facility, targeting a production capacity of at least 1,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of LFP cathode material, further solidifying its role in the growing battery materials sector.

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Nano One's value proposition is both geopolitically relevant and economically compelling. The company's one-pot process offers an estimated 30% reduction in capital and operating costs while using 80% less energy compared to traditional methods. Although near-term margins may benefit from supply chain disruptions, the long-term competitiveness of Nano One's technology lies in its ability to enable high-volume, low-cost LFP production.

Investors have a timely opportunity to tap into the rapidly growing LFP battery market through Nano One Materials. With its innovative technology, strategic partnerships, and robust government support, the company is well-positioned as a key player in the global shift toward localized and sustainable battery production. As the world moves to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains, Nano One stands poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the lithium-ion battery industry.

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Unlike traditional cathode production facilities concentrated in Asia, Nano One has established North America's only specialized lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pilot plant in Quebec. This facility serves as both a proof of concept and a demonstration of the scalability of their technology. The company has attracted substantial attention from major industry players, forming strategic partnerships with established names like Sumitomo Metal Mining, Rio Tinto, and Worley.

Rather than pursuing traditional manufacturing, Nano One has adopted a technology licensing model. The company aims to deploy its innovative plant design packages globally, enabling partners to establish more efficient and environmentally conscious cathode production facilities. This approach has garnered support from multiple government entities, with funding received from U.S., Canadian, British Columbia, and Quebec authorities, reflecting the strategic importance of developing domestic battery supply chains in North America.

The company's strategy addresses several critical challenges in the battery industry: the need for more cost-effective production methods, the imperative to reduce the carbon footprint of battery manufacturing, and the strategic goal of diversifying global supply chains beyond Asia. Through its licensing model and strategic partnerships, Nano One is positioning itself as a key enabler in the transformation of how battery materials are produced worldwide.

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December 9, 2024—Candiac, Quebec
Nano One hosted a press conference to announce $18 million in funding from the Government of Québec. These funds support the development and commercialization of the company's innovative One-Pot process for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material production, as well as enhance Candiac facility's clean manufacturing capacity.

Christine Fréchette, Québec's Minister of Economy, Innovation, and Energy, remarked:
"Electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly using LFP type batteries, so it is very interesting that Québec can position itself in this technology through the Nano One project."

Benoit Charrette, Québec's Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks, stated:
"Over the next few years, a huge leap forward will be made in terms of innovation and Nano One is a very, very good illustration of this, with a technology that has Québec roots."

Bicha Ngo, President and CEO of Investissement Québec, emphasized:
"Thanks to innovative, clean and competitive technology, Nano One contributes to meeting environmental challenges, while promoting responsible economic growth."

Denis Geoffroy, Chief Commercialization Officer at Nano One, highlighted:

"Because yes, the first tonne of commercial LFP was produced here in Quebec. The support announced today is excellent news for me for two reasons; because it supports LFP, Québec's first recent investment in this sector, and we are the only place outside of Asia that has produced LFP cathodes, and we are good at it.

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Blondal explained that the financing will support the piloting and commercialization of Nano One's proprietary One-Pot process and the expansion of production capacity at the company’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) manufacturing facility in Candiac, Québec. The $15 million loan supports $63.4 million in eligible expenditures between January 2023 and December 2026, with $30 million already incurred.

Loan repayments will commence 60 months after the initial disbursement and will extend over the following five years. The $3 million grant is designated to reimburse expenses incurred at the Candiac plant and facilitate the transition to cleaner, more efficient manufacturing practices. Blondal emphasized that this funding strengthens Nano One’s mission to deliver sustainable battery materials and supports the company’s role in advancing Québec's clean energy and manufacturing ecosystem.

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The analysis showed that the One-Pot process could reduce total capital investment by at least 30% and operational costs by up to 30%, while consuming 80% less energy compared to conventional methods. These advantages position the process as a transformative innovation in the production of LFP materials, which are essential for batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

In addition, Nano One has completed the preliminary design and full-scale layout for its modular “design-one-build-many” plant. This scalable and repeatable approach is being marketed to potential customers alongside the cost comparison study.

Holmes also shared that a detailed pre-license package is now available for target clients, with further engineering efforts underway to scale up and de-risk the technology to ensure smooth and efficient delivery. This progress highlights Nano One’s dedication to revolutionizing the battery materials industry with sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

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This week, we welcome back Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials Corp, to the podcast. Dan provides updates on this Canadian battery materials specialist, including its game-changing partnership with Worley Chemetics.

Nano One continues to attract significant interest from North American governments. We discuss a new funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, ongoing Canadian funding, and progress on expanding the company’s flagship site in Candiac, Quebec.

Additional topics include Nano One’s new chairman, the sale of surplus land to boost the treasury, and an outline of the company’s future strategy.

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