Mr. Thomas Yingling reports

FIRST CANADIAN GRAPHITE INC. APPOINTS JOHN LAGOURGUE AS CEO AND BOARD MEMBER

First Canadian Graphite Inc. has appointed of John LaGourgue as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, effective immediately.

Mr. LaGourgue brings extensive experience in leadership, capital markets, commercial and governmental relations, business development, and operations in the resource sector. He has a proven record in project oversight, corporate finance, risk management and commercial operations. This includes over 25 years in senior executive roles, board positions, advisory roles, and investments in private and public companies with a focus on microcap issuers. Mr. LaGourgue has successfully led commercial and mining exploration programs, secured more than $100-million in debt and equity financing and advanced projects through multiple stages.

Mr. LaGourgue, CEO of First Canadian, stated: "I am honoured to join the FCI team and look forward to driving an exciting new phase for the company. I see tremendous potential to position First Canadian Graphite as a leader in the global graphite supply chain.

"Our world-class graphite district features some of the highest-grade and highest-quality graphitic bodies in existence, located in Quebec's mining-friendly jurisdiction with excellent road access and global shipping capabilities. These graphitic bodies have drawn me to this opportunity and my vision is to make First Canadian a premier low-cost, high-quality graphite producer."

This appointment aligns with First Canadian's strategic vision to accelerate development of its flagship Berkwood graphite project in Northern Quebec. The project hosts a high-grade, large-flake graphite resource with a historical NI 43-101 estimate of 3.2 million tonnes of indicated and inferred at an average grade of 17 per cent. It is positioned adjacent to major world-class graphite developments and benefits from Quebec's clean hydroelectric power and supportive infrastructure.

"We are thrilled to welcome John LaGourgue to lead First Canadian at this pivotal time," said Thomas Yingling, who will focus on his role as president to execute a busy 2026 program of field operations and steps toward commercializing the company's resource.

About First Canadian Graphite Inc.

First Canadian Graphite is an exploration company advancing its flagship Berkwood Graphite project, located in Northern Quebec. The company has a 43-101 Resource Estimate Report revealing 3.2 million tonnes of indicated and inferred graphite, averaging grades of 17 per cent.

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