Graphite One - GPHOF STOCK NEWS

Graphite One (GPHOF) has announced significant updates to its Graphite Creek Project, with the completion of 2023 and 2024 drilling programs supported by DOD funding. The company will file a NI 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study in April 2025, revealing a tripled production rate compared to their 2022 pre-feasibility report.

Key highlights include:

• Proven/Probable Mineral Reserve tonnage increased to 317% of the PFS estimate
• Contained graphite reached 296% of the PFS estimate
• 71.219 million tonnes of Proven and Probable material at 5.22% graphite grade
• 3.7 million tonnes of contained graphite

The results come from just 1.2 miles of the total 9.5-mile long geophysical anomaly. The company plans to develop a complete U.S.-based graphite supply chain, including an advanced material manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, and a recycling facility.

Graphite One (GPHOF) welcomes President Trump's new Executive Order on critical minerals, issued March 20, 2025, aimed at accelerating domestic mineral production. The order expands authorities of the Defense Production Act and EXIM Bank, both currently supporting Graphite One's projects.

The company has received a DPA grant for its feasibility study (expected April 2025) and a $325 million non-binding Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for its Ohio-based anode manufacturing plant. The EO requires actions from Defense, Energy, and Interior Secretaries within 10-45 days.

Graphite One is developing a U.S.-based graphite supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, recognized by USGS as the largest in North America. The project includes an advanced material manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, and a planned recycling facility. According to Alaska's Governor, construction could begin by 2027 with production potentially starting in 2029.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) responds to Senator Lisa Murkowski's address at Benchmark Week 2024, where she emphasized minerals as a important policy priority for U.S. leadership in advanced technologies and national security. Murkowski specifically mentioned Graphite One's project in Alaska as critical for building mineral supply chains. The company is developing a complete U.S.-based graphite supply chain solution, including the Graphite Creek deposit - the largest in the U.S. - and plans for manufacturing and recycling facilities in Warren, Ohio, subject to financing.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has announced that its subsidiary, Graphite One Products Inc., has signed a technology license agreement and a consulting agreement with Hunan Chenyu Fuji New Energy Technology Co. , a Chinese Anode Active Material (AAM) manufacturer. These agreements provide exclusive access to AAM technology for the North American market, marking a important step in creating a domestic U.S. supply chain for advanced graphite materials.

The agreements include:

• An exclusive license for AAM technologies in exchange for royalties
• Consulting services for designing, constructing, and operating an Ohio AAM plant
• Rights of first negotiation for next-generation products and additional markets

Graphite One plans to construct a commercial AAM facility in Warren, Ohio, subject to financing. The company views these agreements as critical for bringing leading AAM manufacturing technology to the U.S. domestic supply chain for battery materials.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for potential debt financing of up to $325 million for its U.S.-based advanced graphite materials supply chain project. The financing, if approved, could provide a 15-year repayment tenor under EXIM's Make More In America initiative and may be eligible for special consideration under the China and Transformational Exports Program.

This potential funding supports Graphite One's strategy to develop a complete U.S.-based graphite supply chain, with benefits to the national economy and defense. The company plans to make a production decision upon completion of its Feasibility Study, expected in Q1 2025. Graphite One's project includes a graphite deposit in Alaska and plans for an advanced graphite material and battery anode manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, along with a recycling facility.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has announced two key partnerships to enhance its market presence and liquidity. The company has engaged MIC Market Information & Content Publishing GmbH, a German-based marketing firm, to boost its visibility among European investors. This agreement, effective immediately, involves a 250,000 EUR marketing budget for a 6-month period.

Additionally, Graphite One has appointed DS Market Solutions Inc. (DSMS) to provide equity trading advisory and liquidity services, starting October 10, 2024. DSMS will receive CDN$5,000 per month for its services.

These partnerships align with Graphite One's strategy to develop a complete U.S.-based, advanced graphite supply chain solution. The company is planning facilities for advanced graphite material and battery anode material manufacturing, along with a recycling facility, as part of its circular economy strategy.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has announced its intention to extend the expiry date of 2,802,690 outstanding common share purchase warrants held by Bering Straits Native (BSNC), a strategic partner in the Company's Graphite Creek Project. The warrants, originally set to expire on September 17, 2024, are proposed to be extended by one year to September 17, 2025. These warrants, issued in a private placement on September 17, 2023, are currently exercisable at Cdn$1.21 per common share. The proposed amendment is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. BSNC, formed in 1972, is the regional Alaska Native for the Bering Strait region, where the Graphite Creek Project is located.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) announced a non-binding supply agreement with Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) for anode active materials (AAM) at a U.S. Capitol briefing. This agreement marks the first step in creating a 100% U.S.-based supply chain linking Alaska, Ohio, and Arizona. The partnership aims to develop domestic graphite resources, reducing dependence on foreign supplies.

Key points:

• Graphite One plans to develop the largest graphite deposit in the U.S.
• The project includes a manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio
• A recycling facility is planned to reclaim graphite and other battery materials
• The agreement received support from Senators, Representatives, and Alaska's Governor
• Bering Straits Native , an investor in Graphite One, praised the partnership

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) have entered into a non-binding supply agreement for anode active materials (AAM). This marks the first synthetic graphite agreement between a U.S. graphite developer and a U.S. EV company. The agreement involves 5,000 tonnes per annum of synthetic graphite for an initial 5-year term, subject to Graphite One commencing production.

Graphite One plans to develop a complete U.S.-based advanced graphite supply chain, including an AAM facility in Warren, Ohio. The company aims to produce 25,000 tonnes per year in Phase 1, with potential to scale up to 100,000 tonnes per year. This agreement aligns with Graphite One's goal to address the United States' 100% import dependence on synthetic and natural graphite.