NMG to Present at BMO’s Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference

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Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE: NMG, TSX: NOU) announced its participation in BMO's 34th Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference in Hollywood, Florida. The company's leadership team will showcase its integrated graphite operation to capital markets, highlighting its Phase 2 project which includes the future Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant.

This strategic initiative aligns with North America's efforts to establish domestic production of critical minerals for the energy sector. The conference, which attracts approximately 600 capital providers, will feature a presentation by Founder, President and CEO Eric Desaulniers on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The presentation will be available via live webcast and subsequently accessible for on-demand viewing on NMG's website in the Investing section.

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.’s (“NMG” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NMG, TSX: NOU) leadership team is participating this week in BMO’s 34^th Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference in Hollywood, Florida, to position its integrated graphite operation in capital markets. NMG’s ore-to-active-anode-material Phase 2, comprised of the future Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant, is key to North America’s effort to reshore production of critical minerals for the energy sector.

BMO Capital Markets’ 34^th annual Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference attracts some 600 capital providers. Founder, President and CEO Eric Desaulniers will be presenting to institutional investors on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The presentation will be webcasted live and made available shortly thereafter for on-demand viewing on NMG’s website (Investing section).

About Nouveau Monde Graphite

Nouveau Monde Graphite is an integrated company developing responsible mining and advanced processing operations to supply the global economy with carbon-neutral active anode material to power EV and renewable energy storage systems. The Company is developing a fully integrated ore-to-battery-material source of graphite-based active anode material in Québec, Canada. With enviable ESG standards and structuring partnerships with anchor customers, NMG is set to become a strategic supplier to the world’s leading lithium-ion battery and EV manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability. www.NMG.com

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including, but not limited to, statements relating to future events or future financial or operating performance of the Company and reflect management’s expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s growth, results, performance and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to it. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to develop a fully integrated ore-to-battery-material source of graphite-based active anode material in the Province of Québec, to become a strategic supplier to the world’s leading lithium-ion battery and EV manufacturers, to provide high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability, and to position its integrated graphite operation in capital markets, the Company’s future role in supporting North America’s efforts to reshore critical mineral production, reducing dependency on foreign supply chains and strengthening the continent’s energy transition, the expected results of the initiatives described in this press release, and those statements which are discussed under the “About Nouveau Monde” paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company’s outlook and objectives.

Forward-looking statements are 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 are not guarantees of future performance and may prove to be incorrect. Moreover, these forward-looking statements are based upon various underlying factors and assumptions, including the current technological trends, the business relationship between the Company and its stakeholders, the ability to obtain sufficient financing for the development of the Matawinie Mine and the Bécancour Battery Material Plant, the Company’s ability to provide high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability, the consumers demand for components in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage solutions, 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, all economic and operational projections relating to the project, local infrastructures, the Company’s business prospects and opportunities and estimates of the operational performance of the equipment.

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, 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’s assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s 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’ 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’s Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2024, including in the section thereof captioned “Risk Factors”, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this Cautionary Note could also have material adverse effects on 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’s expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company 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.

Further information regarding the Company is available in the SEDAR+ database (www.sedarplus.ca), and for United States readers on EDGAR (www.sec.gov), and on the Company’s website at: www.NMG.com

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MEDIA

Julie Paquet

VP Communications & ESG Strategy

+1-450-757-8905 #140

jpaquet@nmg.com

INVESTORS

Marc Jasmin

Director, Investor Relations

+1-450-757-8905 #993

mjasmin@nmg.com

Source: Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.

FAQ

When is NMG presenting at BMO's Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference?

NMG's CEO Eric Desaulniers will present on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

What projects will NMG showcase at the BMO conference?

NMG will showcase its Phase 2 integrated graphite operation, which includes the Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant.

How can investors watch NMG's presentation at the BMO conference?

The presentation will be webcasted live and later available for on-demand viewing in the Investing section of NMG's website.

What is the significance of NMG's Phase 2 project for North America?

NMG's Phase 2 project is important to North America's initiative to reshore critical minerals production for the energy sector.

How many capital providers are expected at the BMO conference where NMG is presenting?

The conference attracts approximately 600 capital providers.