Canada — Investissement Québec

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec, representing the Government of Quebec, committed US$61 million in equity investment to Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc., reinforcing its support for the Matawinie Mine and the battery material value chain.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec, representing the Government of Quebec, participated in the private placement for Nouveau Monde Graphite, supporting the company's development.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec is the holder of the unsecured convertible note and will receive 227,924 common shares of Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. as payment for accrued interests.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec participated in the financing round for SmartD Technologies, supporting its continued growth and its contribution to a more sustainable economy through energy efficiency solutions.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec is the parent company of SOQUEM, which is involved in the Malaco Mountain project. Its subsidiary's activities contribute to the development of Canada — Quebec's mineral wealth.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec is the parent company of SOQUEM, which is entering into a strategic alliance with Azimut Exploration.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec is the parent company of SOQUEM Inc., which is entering a strategic alliance with Azimut Exploration Inc. for the Northern Nickel Corridor Project. This indirectly supports its mission to develop Canada — Quebec's mineral wealth.

Impact: Canada — Investissement Québec has provided existing funding support for Nano One Materials' projects in Canada — Quebec.