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Graphite One and Lucid Supply Agreement Announced at U.S. Capitol Briefing

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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) (OTCQX: GPHOF) ha annunciato un accordo di fornitura non vincolante con Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) per materiali attivi dell'anodo (AAM) durante un briefing al Campidoglio degli Stati Uniti. Questo accordo segna il primo passo per creare una filiera di approvvigionamento 100% americana che collegherà Alaska, Ohio e Arizona. La partnership mira a sviluppare risorse di grafite nazionali, riducendo la dipendenza dalle forniture estere.

Punti chiave:

  • Graphite One prevede di sviluppare il più grande deposito di grafite negli Stati Uniti.
  • Il progetto include un impianto di produzione a Warren, Ohio.
  • È previsto un impianto di riciclo per recuperare grafite e altri materiali per batterie.
  • L'accordo ha ricevuto supporto da Senatori, Rappresentanti e dal Governatore dell'Alaska.
  • Bering Straits Native, un investitore in Graphite One, ha lodato la partnership.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) anunció un acuerdo de suministro no vinculante con Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) para materiales activos de ánodo (AAM) durante un briefing en el Capitolio de EE. UU. Este acuerdo marca el primer paso para crear una cadena de suministro 100% basada en EE. UU. que conectará Alaska, Ohio y Arizona. La asociación tiene como objetivo desarrollar recursos de grafito nacionales, reduciendo la dependencia de suministros extranjeros.

Puntos clave:

  • Graphite One planea desarrollar el depósito de grafito más grande en EE. UU.
  • El proyecto incluye una planta de fabricación en Warren, Ohio.
  • Se planea una instalación de reciclaje para recuperar grafito y otros materiales para baterías.
  • El acuerdo recibió apoyo de senadores, representantes y del gobernador de Alaska.
  • Bering Straits Native, un inversor en Graphite One, elogió la asociación.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF)는 Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID)와 아노드 활성 재료 (AAM)에 대한 비구속 공급 계약을 미국 의회 브리핑에서 발표했습니다. 이 계약은 알래스카, 오하이오, 애리조나를 연결하는 100% 미국 기반 공급망을 만드는 첫 번째 단계로, 국산 그래파이트 자원을 개발하여 외국 공급에 대한 의존도를 줄이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

주요 내용:

  • Graphite One은 미국에서 가장 큰 그래파이트 매장지를 개발할 계획입니다.
  • 이 프로젝트에는 오하이오주 워렌에 제조 시설이 포함됩니다.
  • 그래파이트 및 기타 배터리 재료를 회수하기 위한 재활용 시설이 계획되어 있습니다.
  • 이 계약은 상원 의원, 하원 의원 및 알래스카 주지사의 지원을 받았습니다.
  • Graphite One의 투자자인 Bering Straits Native는 이 파트너십을 높이 평가했습니다.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) a annoncé lors d'un briefing au Capitole des États-Unis un accord de fourniture non contraignant avec Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) pour des matériaux actifs d'anode (AAM). Cet accord marque la première étape vers la création d'une chaîne d'approvisionnement basée à 100 % aux États-Unis reliant l'Alaska, l'Ohio et l'Arizona. Le partenariat vise à développer des ressources de graphite nationales, réduisant ainsi la dépendance aux approvisionnements étrangers.

Points clés :

  • Graphite One prévoit de développer le plus grand gisement de graphite aux États-Unis.
  • Le projet comprend une usine de fabrication à Warren, Ohio.
  • Une installation de recyclage est prévue pour récupérer le graphite et d'autres matériaux pour batteries.
  • L'accord a reçu le soutien de sénateurs, de représentants et du gouverneur de l'Alaska.
  • Bering Straits Native, un investisseur dans Graphite One, a salué le partenariat.

Graphite One (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) hat während eines Briefings im Kapitol der Vereinigten Staaten eine nicht verbindliche Liefervereinbarung mit Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) für anodenaktive Materialien (AAM) bekannt gegeben. Diese Vereinbarung markiert den ersten Schritt zur Schaffung einer 100% US-basierten Lieferkette, die Alaska, Ohio und Arizona verbindet. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, heimische Graphitressourcen zu entwickeln und die Abhängigkeit von ausländischen Lieferungen zu verringern.

Wichtige Punkte:

  • Graphite One plant, das größte Graphitvorkommen in den USA zu entwickeln.
  • Das Projekt umfasst eine Produktionsstätte in Warren, Ohio.
  • Es ist eine Recyclinganlage geplant, um Graphit und andere Batteriematerialien zurückzugewinnen.
  • Die Vereinbarung erhielt Unterstützung von Senatoren, Abgeordneten und dem Gouverneur von Alaska.
  • Bering Straits Native, ein Investor in Graphite One, lobte die Partnerschaft.
Positive
  • Non-binding supply agreement with Lucid for anode active materials
  • Development of a 100% U.S.-based graphite supply chain
  • Plans to develop the largest graphite deposit in the U.S.
  • Planned manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio expected to create over 160 jobs
  • Strong political support from Senators and Representatives
  • Potential to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign graphite supplies
Negative
  • Supply agreement is non-binding, which may not guarantee future business
  • Project development is subject to financing, indicating potential funding challenges

Graphite One-Lucid agreement marks the first step in a 100% U.S.-based supply chain linking Alaska, Ohio and Arizona

VANCOUVER, BC, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) ("Graphite One", "G1" or the "Company"), planning a complete domestic U.S. supply chain for advanced graphite materials, took part on July 25, 2024 in a briefing held at the U.S. Capitol announcing a non-binding supply agreement ("Supply Agreement") with Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, for anode active materials (AAM). 

Creation of an AlaskaOhio – Arizona Supply Chain

Senators and Members of the House of Representatives underscored the significance of the Graphite One-Lucid agreement:

"I'm pleased that Graphite One and Lucid Motors are partnering to create a domestic supply chain for electric vehicles made in America from materials mined in Alaska," Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said. "These companies represent the start and the end of the supply chain, and they have the right vision to help strengthen our economy, our competitiveness, our security, and our commitment to true sustainability. Graphite One is an excellent example of responsible resource development in Alaska, and this new partnership with Lucid only further solidifies their leadership." 

Graphite One's partnership with Lucid Motors is a positive step towards opening up opportunities in Alaska to develop our abundant reserves of critical minerals and metals like graphite," said Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK). "It's also significant for our country's national security: We must end America's dangerous dependence on China for critical minerals, which are increasingly necessary for alternative energy sources, advanced batteries, and defense technologies. Alaska can and will lead the way in unleashing America's resource potential."

"I have always said that it is best to develop minerals and resources at home instead of relying on international and often adversarial supply lines. I am thrilled that Lucid has partnered with Graphite One to supply graphite for their cars," said Mary Peltola (D-AK), Congresswoman for Alaska. "I hope they will continue to look to Alaska for minerals as we develop a robust and secure domestic supply chain to power our future."

"With manufacturing being one of Ohio's largest economic drivers, I was proud to see Niles, Ohio chosen for Graphite One's new advanced graphite production site. This new project will bring over 160 jobs to my district and spur even more economic growth in the area," said Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH). "By combining the resources from the new Ohio facility with the natural graphite mined in Alaska for Lucid's cars manufactured in Arizona, we are showcasing the importance of developing critical mineral supply on American soil. I look forward to seeing the success of this project in Ohio and across the country."

"My district is home to Lucid Motor's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility," said Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). "The partnership between Lucid Motors and Graphite One will strengthen our economy, bolster our domestic supply chain of critical minerals, and reduce our reliance on foreign entities for the materials needed to build electric vehicles. Securing a reliable supply of American-mined graphite will lower costs, drive innovation, and ensure Arizona remains a leader in the electric vehicle industry."

Alaska support for the Graphite One-Lucid agreement extended from the Governor to the Bering Straits Native Corporation, owned by more than 8,200 Native Alaskan shareholders, which owns and manages a subsurface estate of approximately 2.1 million acres.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said: "I am delighted to see Alaska's role in the announcement on Capitol Hill today that Graphite One, developer of the Graphite Creek Project, and Lucid Motors of Arizona have reached agreement on an offtake contract providing U.S.-made graphite anode material for U.S.-built electric vehicles – one major use of the rechargeable batteries that are transforming American technology and the U.S. economy."

"This is the outcome of on-going hard work with great partners that will help transform America's energy future," said Dan Graham, CEO of Bering Straits Native Corporation, an investor in Graphite One. "This project will strengthen national security and create not only a new domestic supply of graphite but the opportunity for new jobs and economic growth across the US. BSNC is proud to be a part of it."

Graphite One's Domestic Supply Chain Strategy

With the United States currently 100 percent import dependent for synthetic and natural graphite, Graphite One is developing a complete U.S.-based, advanced graphite supply chain solution anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, recognized by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the U.S. "and among the largest in the world." Subject to project financing, the Graphite One Project plan includes an advanced graphite material and battery anode material manufacturing plant located in Warren, Ohio. The plan also includes a recycling facility to reclaim graphite and the other battery materials, to be co-located at the Ohio site, the third link in Graphite One's circular economy strategy.

About Graphite One Inc.

GRAPHITE ONE INC. continues to develop its Graphite One Project (the "Project") to become an American producer of high-grade anode materials that is integrated with a domestic graphite resource.  The Project is proposed as a vertically integrated enterprise to mine, process and manufacture anode active materials primarily for the lithium‐ion electric vehicle battery market.  As set forth in the Company's 2022 Pre-Feasibility Study, graphite mineralization mined from the Company's Graphite Creek Property, situated on the Seward Peninsula about 60 kilometers north of Nome, Alaska, would be processed into concentrate at an adjacent processing plant.  Natural and artificial graphite anode active materials and other value‐added graphite products would be manufactured from the concentrate and other materials at the Company's proposed advanced graphite materials manufacturing facility located in northeastern Ohio.  The Company intends to make a production decision on the Project upon the completion of the Feasibility Study.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

"Anthony Huston" (signed)

On X (formerly, Twitter) @GraphiteOne

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.

All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including those related to the timing and completion of the anticipated Feasibility Study, future production, establishment of a processing plant and a graphite manufacturing plant, establishment of a battery materials recycling facility, finalization of a definitive binding agreement with Lucid and events or developments that the Company intends, expects, plans, or proposes are forward-looking statements. Generally, forwardlooking information can be identified by the use of forwardlooking terminology such as "proposes", "expects", "is expected", "scheduled", "estimates", "projects", "plans", "is planning", "intends", "assumes", "believes", "indicates", "to be" or variations of such words and phrases that state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The Company cautions that there is no certainty that tests of the Company's material will be successful or that such tests will result in the development of successful products. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition, changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the Graphite One-Lucid supply agreement for LCID stock?

The agreement is significant for LCID as it secures a potential domestic supply of graphite for EV batteries, reducing reliance on foreign sources and potentially improving supply chain stability.

How does the Graphite One-Lucid agreement impact the U.S. EV supply chain?

The agreement aims to create a 100% U.S.-based supply chain for graphite, linking Alaska (mining), Ohio (processing), and Arizona (EV manufacturing), potentially strengthening domestic EV production capabilities.

What are the potential benefits of the Graphite One project for Lucid (LCID)?

The project could provide Lucid (LCID) with a secure, domestic source of graphite for EV batteries, potentially reducing costs and supply chain risks associated with international sourcing.

How might the Graphite One-Lucid agreement affect LCID's competitiveness in the EV market?

The agreement could enhance LCID's competitiveness by securing a domestic graphite supply, potentially leading to more stable production and reduced reliance on foreign suppliers.

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