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February 25, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC – First Canadian Graphite (TSXV: FCI | OTC: GBMIF  | FRANKFURT: BRO2) is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 Convention , the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event.

Our booth # is 3019 in the Investors Exchange.

The Company will be located at Booth #3019 in the Investors Exchange , in our new location, where representatives will be available throughout the convention to meet with investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders. Discussions will focus on First Canadian Graphite’s advancing graphite initiatives and its vision to help secure a reliable North American supply of this critical mineral.

Graphite is an essential component in lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and advanced technologies. As global demand accelerates, First Canadian Graphite is focused on developing high-quality graphite resources to support the clean energy transition and strengthen domestic supply chains.

PDAC 2026 attendees are invited to:

• Meet the leadership team and learn about current project developments  

• Discuss partnership and investment opportunities  

• Explore graphite ’s expanding role in electrification and energy storage  

• Gain insight into the Company’s strategic growth plans  

“PDAC provides an important platform to connect with the global mining and investment community,” said  John LaGourgue, CEO of First Canadian Graphite. “We look forward to sharing our progress and discussing how Canadian graphite can play a critical role in powering the future.”

About the Investors Exchange

The Investors Exchange serves as a dynamic platform where junior exploration companies, major mining firms, mid-tier producers, prospectors, and financial institutions engage with investors from around the world. This hub fosters new business opportunities and connections that drive growth and innovation across the mining sector.

About PDAC

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector employed more than 711,000 people and contributed $159 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2023. PDAC currently represents over 8,200 members globally and supports a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.

Event Location

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
222 Bremner Blvd
Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
Canada

Exhibit Hall Hours

Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, March 2, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 — 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration

https://www.pdac.ca/convention

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ABOUT FIRST CANADIAN GRAPHITE INC.
First Canadian Graphite Inc. is an exploration Company advancing its flagship Berkwood Graphite Project, located in northern Quebec, Canada.  The Company has a 43-101 Resource Estimate Report revealing 3.2 million tonnes of indicated and inferred graphite, averaging grades of 17%. 

Pessamit Innu First Nation

First Canadian Graphite respectfully acknowledges that the Berkwood Project is located within the traditional territory of the Pessamit Innu First Nation. The Company is committed to fostering respectful, transparent, and collaborative relationships with local Indigenous communities throughout the development process.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on assumptions and beliefs of management and involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

First Canadian Graphite Inc.

John LaGourgue

CEO & Director

2200 – 1250 Rene Levesque Blvd. Montreal, QC, H3B 4W8
Phone: (438) 469-0705

#1100 - 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver , BC, V6E 3V6
Phone: (604) 343-7740

FOR MORE  INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

info@firstcanadiangraphite.com or 1-604-343-7740

Website: www.firstcanadiangraphite.com

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information: Certain statements in this document which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include that the Company will carry out the drill program described in this news release, conduct the Offering and expend funds on Berkwood Graphite Project exploration. It is important to note that the Company's actual business outcomes and exploration results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include that further permits may not be granted timely or at all; the mineral claims may prove to be unworthy of further expenditure; there may not be an economic mineral resource; methods we thought would be effective may not prove to be in practice or on our claims; economic, competitive, governmental, environmental and technological factors may affect the Company's operations, markets, products and prices; our specific plans and timing drilling, field work and other plans may change; we may not have access to or be able to develop any minerals because of cost factors, type of terrain, or availability of equipment and technology; and we may also not raise sufficient funds to carry out our plans. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at  www.sedar.com .  No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.  These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by law, we will not update these forward-looking statement risk factors. Neither 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 News Release.

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