Having read just a few NR  from NOU it is plain to see that they are a battery anode material researcher,they are attempting  to wed graphite and silicon together to enhance battery performance, which is a good thing for HPQ,seeing how HPQ will be a supplier of the silicon for anode manufacturing. Their research along with other researchers in their field is further validation of the future of silicon as a battery component.

 Their latest NR states : Nouveau Monde is currently progressing the detailed engineering and procurement for its integrated battery anode material process.

 Hope this helps clear your confusion.

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