Incoming Email - 2/22/2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in my capacity as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Knight Piésold Consulting to express my professional support for the development of the Baptiste Nickel Project proposed by FPX Nickel Corp. in British Columbia.

Knight Piésold has been involved in the environmental and engineering studies for the Baptiste Project since 2021. Over the past several years, I have worked closely with FPX Nickel’s project management team and have been consistently impressed by their professionalism and strong commitment to responsible project advancement. The team has implemented rigorous procedures and demonstrated a high standard of care in environmental baseline data collection, engineering investigations, and technical evaluations for this large-scale project. Early studies indicate positive outcomes from strategic, economic, and environmental perspectives.

British Columbia has a long and well-established history of mining under stringent regulatory oversight. Clear standards govern open pit slope stability, waste rock and tailings storage design, water management, and reclamation planning, as well as environmental impact. Modern geotechnical investigation methods, advanced numerical modeling, and risk-based design approaches enable comprehensive assessment and effective management of ground and water related risks throughout the project life cycle.

Critical minerals such as nickel are essential to Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy and to strengthening secure supply chains for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Advancing such projects within jurisdictions that uphold robust environmental and engineering standards helps ensure responsible resource development, supported by appropriate mitigation measures, monitoring systems, and adaptive management frameworks.

From a geotechnical engineering standpoint, early and thorough integration of baseline data collection and engineering analysis into project planning significantly reduces long-term environmental and safety risks. Comprehensive site investigations, conservative design criteria, independent technical reviews, and continuous monitoring programs have been and will continue to be incorporated into the project framework to provide a high level of confidence in the engineering design.

I encourage the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to support a timely and efficient review process that maintains rigorous environmental protection standards while recognizing the strategic importance of critical mineral development. Responsible advancement of this project will contribute to economic growth, regional employment, and Canada’s broader climate and resource security objectives.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,