Mr. Dean Hanisch reports

FOCUS GRAPHITE ADVANCED MATERIALS EXPANDS C4V TESTING PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CATHODE APPLICATIONS USING SPHERONIZATION RESIDUE

Focus Graphite Inc. has expanded its validation testing program in collaboration with U.S.-based battery technology leader Charge CCCV (C4V). The expanded program now includes evaluation of graphite residue from the spheronization process for use in cathode applications.

This strategic development builds on Focus's commitment to maximizing resource efficiency, enhancing ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance and capturing additional value from its production stream. In parallel with continuing qualification of its spheroidized graphite for lithium-ion battery anodes, the company is now advancing a secondary workstream to determine whether fines and shavings -- a byproduct of anode material production -- can be repurposed as conductive additives in cathode formulations.

Focus differentiates itself from many global competitors -- particularly in China -- by purifying its graphite prior to spheronization. This upstream purification step ensures that residual materials retain high purity, opening the door to higher-value downstream applications. In contrast, producers that purify after spheronization typically generate waste that is too contaminated for advanced uses, relegating it to lower-margin industrial markets. Focus's approach not only boosts process efficiency but also enables the development of value-added products from materials that would otherwise be discarded.

"This positions Focus as a potential leader in graphite recovery utilization," said Dean Hanisch, chief executive officer of Focus Graphite. "We're not simply reducing waste -- we're converting it into a premium product line. This initiative is aligned with our strategy to become a high-margin supplier of specialty graphite and advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage and defence sector applications."

The same high-purity Lac Knife graphite used to produce anode-grade material will now undergo additional particle size refinement, purification and electrochemical testing as part of the cathode validation program with C4V. This supports Focus's broader zero-waste objective and enhances its potential to serve multiple segments of the battery value chain.

"Battery manufacturing is evolving quickly, demanding both performance and accountability," added Mr. Hanisch. "This expanded program with C4V aims to prove that we can deliver high-end solutions for both sides of the battery -- anode and cathode -- while staying true to our core values of sustainability, efficiency and resource optimization."

This expanded initiative aims to demonstrate the versatility and commercial potential of Lac Knife graphite and further aligns Focus's operations with best-in-class ESG practices and circular economy principles. By capturing value across the full production spectrum, the company will be strategically positioned to capitalize on growth in the global battery materials market.

About Focus Graphite Inc.

Focus Graphite is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100-per-cent-owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. The company's flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence and advanced materials industries.

Focus Graphite's Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens its portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and highest-grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, the company goes beyond mining -- the company is pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including its patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Focus Graphite's commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, ecofriendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of the company's vision. Focus Graphite actively partners with industry leaders, research institutions and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, Focus Graphite is dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals -- reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

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