Announcement • Jul 17
First Canadian Graphite Completes Phase I Exploration on Zone 13 Discovery and Significantly Expands Land Package First Canadian Graphite Inc. has successfully completed its Phase I exploration program on the new Zone 13 discovery at the Lac Guéret South Project in Québec's Côte-Nord region. It has also strategically expanded its mineral claims at the project. Field crews have confirmed graphite mineralization over a strike length of 3.3 kilometres within the previously untested kilometre-scale electromagnetic conductor. Systematic mapping, prospecting, and grab sampling have successfully delineated promising graphite showings along the target. The Company collected a total of 46 grab samples from Zone 13. These samples have been submitted to ALS Global for expedited assaying, with results expected in the coming weeks. Property Expansion: To secure the full extent of the conductor, the Company has staked additional claims to the east and has entered into an option agreement to acquire additional claims to the north. Announcement • Jul 15
First Canadian Graphite Inc. Announces Appointment of Anthony La Mantia to Advisory Board First Canadian Graphite Inc. had appointed Anthony (Tony) La Mantia, ICD.D, to its Advisory Board. Mr. La Mantia is a seasoned C-level executive with over 40 years of experience spanning corporate development, investment attraction, governance, and economic development. He brings particular strength in mining sector corporate development from his past role as Vice President, Corporate Development at Largo Resources Ltd., where he and the executive team played a key role in advancing two major projects to NI 43-101 compliant resources and securing significant investment and off-take agreements. Mr. La Mantia is the inaugural and current President and CEO of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC). Over the past ten years, he has led the organization to deliver over $4 billion in new investment supporting the creation of over 6,200 jobs. He previously served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Investment & Industry Division at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, where he led transformative investment attraction initiatives that generated billions in new private sector investment. Tony will be officially stepping away from his Waterloo EDC responsibilities later this year. First Canadian Graphite has established an Advisory Board to provide strategic, non-binding advice and guidance to the Company’s senior management and Board of Directors. The Advisory Board is comprised of up to three independent members with complementary expertise in government relations and mining policy, capital markets, and mining production and operations. Members support project de-risking, stakeholder alignment, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation as the Company advances its district-scale graphite assets in Québec. The Advisory Board serves in a consultative capacity only and does not have decision-making authority or fiduciary responsibilities. Announcement • Jul 10
First Canadian Graphite Inc. Approves Board Appointments First Canadian Graphite Inc. announced that the successful virtual annual and special general meeting of shareholders was held on July 7, 2026. The Company announced the appointment of the new board members and would like to introduce them along with the current directors to the shareholders. Rich Beaven (independent) - Mr. Rich Beaven is an equity research analyst and portfolio manager since 1995 with a primary focus on the materials, energy and durables sectors. Mr. Beaven started with a $2b wealth management firm in Spokane, WA and subsequently became a founding member and minority owner of Signia Capital in 2002. Transitioned to co-ownership of Signia Capital in 2020. Hon. Christian Paradis, P.C., LL.B., Director (independent) - Hon. Christian Paradis was called to the Quebec Bar in 1997, elected Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2015. Appointed to cabinet in 2008 and notably served as Minister of Industry and Natural Resources. Previously practiced law, specializing in corporate law. In 2016 served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at the multinational security firm GardaWorld. Currently a senior advisor and CEO of Paradis Solutions & Associates, a firm founded in 2020 which focuses on business development. Member of the King's Privy Council for Canada and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal (2025). Alberto De Luca, Director (independent) - Mr. Albert De Luca, a Fellow CPA is a retired tax partner of Deloitte Canada. Albert spent the greater part of his professional career working with leading organizations in Canada and abroad which invest extensively in innovation which enhances their industrial base, from ITC to metals & mining and many others. Such experience was key to helping attract some of the largest foreign investments to Canada. Albert's point of view has consistently been sought out by the federal and the Quebec governments in those policy matters which are relevant for industries which form the backbone of Canada and Quebec's economy. Mr. De Luca chaired and is board member of numerous Quebec government sponsored organizations which promote industrial innovation (such as Axelys, CENTECH and ADRIQ). The board of directors held a meeting to appoint the following: Appointment of Audit Committee: John LaGourgue, Michael Iverson and Alberto De Luca. The board adopted and approved a Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter and the following directors were be appointed to the Committee for the ensuing year: John LaGourgue, Rich Beaven and Hon. Christian Paradis. 
