Green Battery Minerals says gap environmental analysis on Berkwood graphite project successfully completed

Green Battery Minerals Inc (CVE:GEM) (OTCMKTS:GBMIF) (FRA:BR2) announced the successful completion of the environmental gap analysis (EGA) report on its wholly-owned Berkwood graphite project in Quebec - a key step in preparing the environmental impact assessment (EIA) study, which would be part of the  preliminary economic assessment (PEA). 

As reported in May this year, independent engineering consultant Norda Stelo was hired to carry out the gap analysis, which looks at social and environmental issues like soil, hydrogeology and groundwater quality. 

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“This is a key step in working towards our PEA as well as getting closer to the decision to mine,” said Tom Yingling,  CEO of Green Battery Minerals in a statement.

“Norda Stelo’s team did an exceptional job but this is no real surprise as they did extensive work with our neighbour, Mason Graphite so they are very familiar with the project area already.

“Norda Stelo’s familiarity with the area saved the company time and money.  Norda Stelo’s strict use and guidance to ESG policies also supports Green Battery’s commitment to adhere to strict ESG policies.”

Biologist at Norda Stelo, Vanessa Viera said: “Most of the data and information contained within the Mason Graphite EIA is considered to be relevant and helpful in providing a context and background for an eventual EIA for the study area.

“However, this data is dated (data collected before 2015) and therefore would need to be updated in order to comply with the requirements of the directive.”

The Berkwood Graphite East Block consists of 38 claims covering 2,052 hectares prospective for graphite. Green Battery Minerals holds a 100% interest in the property, as well as an option to earn a 100%-interest in the Berkwood Graphite South Block, which consists of 106 claims totaling 5,714 hectares.

The project boasts an NI 43 101 resource of 550,000 tonnes of graphite, which is growing.

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