# John LaGourgue: First Canadian Graphite CEO on Quebec’s Graphite Opportunity, Path to Production

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Podcast: [The Prospector News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-prospector-news-podcast-7025962)
Published: 2026-06-21T17:35:47+00:00
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## Resource

Discover the story behind First Canadian Graphite (TSX-V:FCI) (OTCQB:GRAPF) in this on-location interview from the Mining Investment Event in Quebec City, where CEO John LaGourgue shares the company’s turnaround, district-scale Lac Gare South project, and roadmap toward drilling, resource growth, metallurgy, and future production in one of Canada’s strongest graphite jurisdictions. Learn how the team is building a capital-efficient strategy focused on low dilution, strong infrastructure, and long-term value creation in the North American graphite market. Follow the First Canadian Graphite story https://firstcanadiangraphite.com/ #FirstCanadianGraphite #Graphite #Mining #QuebecMining #CriticalMinerals #ResourceStocks #Exploration #BatteryMaterials #ProspectorPodcast

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