- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has secured several **binding supply and marketing agreements** for its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine operations, significantly advancing its graphite value chain in North America.  **[1649752_cae3c07a2a0844378fa27bf738d935f7]** 
- Key agreements include a **seven-year offtake with the Government of Canada for 30,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate annually**, an updated agreement with Panasonic Energy requiring an estimated **25,000 tonnes annually**, and a binding agreement with Traxys North America LLC for **20,000 tonnes per annum**.  **[1649752_cae3c07a2a0844378fa27bf738d935f7]** 
- These agreements collectively allocate nearly **100% of the future production capacity** from the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, significantly reducing project risks and supporting financing and final investment decisions.  **[1649752_cae3c07a2a0844378fa27bf738d935f7]** 
- Despite these strategic advances, NMG faces **financial challenges, including persistent losses and no current revenue**, which impact investor sentiment.  **[1649752_cae3c07a2a0844378fa27bf738d935f7]**

Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures Offtake Agreements for Phase-2 Matawinie Mine Production

- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has finalized multiple offtake agreements for its Phase-2 graphite production, potentially covering almost **100% of the future flake graphite volumes** from the Matawinie Mine.  **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_0]** **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_3]** 
- Key agreements include a **seven-year offtake** for **30,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)** of graphite concentrate with the Government of Canada.  **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_0]** **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_1]** 
- NMG also secured a revised binding offtake with Panasonic Energy for **13,000 tpa of active anode material** (requiring an estimated **25,000 tpa of graphite concentrate**) and an updated agreement with Traxys for up to **20,000 tpa of graphite concentrate**.  **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_0]** **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_3]** 
- Negotiations are ongoing with an established anode manufacturer to secure up to **30,000 tpa of graphite concentrate**, which could potentially support GM's active anode material needs.  **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_0]** **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_3]** 
- The project financing process for the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine is progressing, with due diligence nearing completion and long-form term sheet negotiations ongoing.  **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_0]** **[1649752_6c83386a5f5c444cac8e6e8498c5098e_4]**

NMG Finalizes Multiple Offtake Agreements for Phase-2 Graphite Production

- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and Traxys have finalized an updated joint marketing and offtake agreement for natural flake graphite.  **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_0]** 
- The agreement covers **20,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)** of graphite concentrate from NMG's Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, including a **10,000 tpa firm take-or-pay volume**.  **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_0]** 
- This initial **seven-year term** agreement targets the North American and European refractory markets, a **US$45-billion global market** projected to grow at a **9.1% compound annual growth rate to 2033**.  **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_0]** **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_1]** 
- The execution of the agreement is subject to the approval of the Traxys board and, combined with other commercial agreements, potentially allocates **100% of NMG's future Phase-2 Matawinie Mine production**.  **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_0]** **[1649752_97235a42f0be435388724accf56004d3_1]**

NMG Finalizes Offtake and Marketing Agreement with Traxys

- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and Traxys have finalized an updated off-take and joint marketing agreement for **20,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)** of graphite concentrate from NMG's Phase 2 Matawinie mine.  **[1649752_95cb9e1f34884217b560055aae68ec84_0]** 
- The agreement includes a **firm volume of 10,000 tpa** on a take-or-pay basis and targets the refractory markets in North America and Europe.  **[1649752_95cb9e1f34884217b560055aae68ec84_0]** 
- The initial term of the agreement is for **seven years** from the start of large-scale production, with sales prices based on market indices for the firm volume.  **[1649752_95cb9e1f34884217b560055aae68ec84_1]** 
- This agreement, along with other commercial deals, potentially covers **100% of the future production** from NMG's Phase 2 Matawinie mine.  **[1649752_95cb9e1f34884217b560055aae68ec84_0]** **[1649752_95cb9e1f34884217b560055aae68ec84_1]**

Nouveau Monde Graphite and Traxys finalize graphite off-take and marketing agreement

- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. have revised their binding multi-year offtake agreement to advance active anode material production.  **[1649752_83fefe69da2a4214a47c08521207a51f_0]** 
- The updated "Panasonic Energy 2025 Binding Offtake Agreement" is for **13,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)** of NMG's active anode material for an initial **seven-year** term, commencing with Phase 2 production.  **[1649752_83fefe69da2a4214a47c08521207a51f_1]** 
- Approximately **25,000 tpa of graphite concentrate** from NMG's Phase 2 Matawinie mine production is reserved to fulfill this volume for Panasonic Energy.  **[1649752_83fefe69da2a4214a47c08521207a51f_1]** 
- Panasonic Energy intends to support NMG's Phase 2 facilities development, potentially including a **capital investment** at the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Bécancour battery material plant.  **[1649752_83fefe69da2a4214a47c08521207a51f_1]** 
- NMG has now potentially allocated nearly **100% of the future graphite concentrate production** from its Phase 2 Matawinie mine to multiple customers.  **[1649752_83fefe69da2a4214a47c08521207a51f_1]**

Nouveau Monde Graphite and Panasonic Energy Update Offtake Agreement

- Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and Panasonic Energy have **updated their multiyear binding offtake agreement** to advance the production of active anode material.  **[1649752_d410bc952a444816b0832f72973bf6c5_0]** 
- The **2025 Panasonic Energy Binding Offtake Agreement** covers **13,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)** of NMG active anode material for an initial **seven-year term** from the commencement of NMG's Phase-2 production.  **[1649752_d410bc952a444816b0832f72973bf6c5_1]** 
- This agreement reserves approximately **25,000 tpa of graphite concentrate** from NMG's future Phase-2 Matawinie Mine production.  **[1649752_d410bc952a444816b0832f72973bf6c5_1]** 
- Panasonic Energy intends to support NMG's Phase-2 facilities development, including a potential **equity investment** at the final investment decision (FID) for the Bécancour Battery Material Plant.  **[1649752_d410bc952a444816b0832f72973bf6c5_1]**