\nNouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (\u201cNMG\u201c or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NYSE: NMG<\/a>, TSX.V: NOU<\/a>) announces the grant of 864,500 stock options to directors, officers, and employees. These stock options are granted in accordance with the terms of the stock option plan of the Company. Each option entitles the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $4.77 per common share for a period expiring on May 12, 2028.<\/p>\n
About Nouveau Monde Graphite<\/b><\/p>\n
\nNouveau Monde Graphite is striving to become a key contributor to the sustainable energy revolution. The Company is working towards developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Qu\u00e9bec, Canada, for the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. With enviable ESG standards, NMG aspires to become a strategic supplier to the world\u2019s leading battery and automobile manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability. www.NMG.com<\/a><\/p>\n \nSubscribe to our news feed: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UDrY3X<\/a><\/p>\n Cautionary Note<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release including those statements which are discussed under the \u201cAbout Nouveau Monde\u201d paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company\u2019s outlook and objectives, constitute \u201cforward-looking information\u201d or \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d (collectively, \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d) within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws, and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the time of this press release. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Moreover, these forward-looking statements were based upon various underlying factors and assumptions, including the current technological trends, the business relationship between the Company and its stakeholders, the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, the timely delivery and installation at estimated prices of the equipment supporting the production, assumed sale prices for graphite concentrate, the accuracy of any Mineral Resource estimates, future currency exchange rates and interest rates, political and regulatory stability, prices of commodity and production costs, the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third party approvals, licenses and permits on favorable terms, sustained labor stability, stability in financial and capital markets, availability of equipment and critical supplies, spare parts and consumables, the various tax assumptions, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, the Uatnan Mining Project permits\u2019 status, all economic and operational projections relating to the project, local infrastructures, the Company\u2019s business prospects and opportunities and estimates of the operational performance of the equipment, and are not guarantees of future performance.<\/i><\/p>\n\n Forward-looking statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, those risks, delays in the scheduled delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits, the operating performance of the Company\u2019s assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company\u2019s businesses, political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation risk, currency and exchange rate risk, technological developments, the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the governments\u2019 responses thereto, and general economic conditions, as well as earnings, capital expenditure, cash flow and capital structure risks and general business risks. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in NMG\u2019s Annual Information Form dated March 23, 2023, including in the section thereof captioned \u201cRisk Factors\u201d, which is available on SEDAR at <\/i>www.sedar.com<\/i><\/a> and on EDGAR at <\/i>www.sec.gov<\/i><\/a>. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this Cautionary Note could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.<\/i><\/p>\n Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management\u2019s expectations and plans relating to the future. The <\/i>Company<\/i> disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.<\/i><\/p>\n The market and industry data contained in this press release is based upon information from independent industry publications, market research, analyst reports and surveys and other publicly available sources. Although the Company believes these sources to be generally reliable, market and industry data is subject to interpretation and cannot be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data-gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any survey. The Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this press release and accordingly, the accuracy and completeness of <\/i>such data is not guaranteed.<\/i><\/p>\n Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Further information regarding the <\/i>Company<\/i> is available in the SEDAR database (<\/i>www.sedar.com<\/i><\/a>), and for United States readers on EDGAR (<\/i>www.sec.gov<\/i><\/a>), and on the <\/i>Company\u2019s<\/i> website at: <\/i>www.NMG.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230512005420\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nMEDIA \nINVESTORS KEYWORDS:<\/b> North America Canada<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Environment Technology Automotive Manufacturing Manufacturing Alternative Energy Sustainability Green Technology Energy Batteries<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Julie Paquet
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VP Communications & ESG Strategy
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+1-450-757-8905 #140
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jpaquet@nmg.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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Marc Jasmin
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Director, Investor Relations
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+1-450-757-8905 #993
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mjasmin@nmg.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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