Ms. Luisa Moreno reports

GRAPHANO COMMENCES DRILLING PROGRAM AT BLACK PEARL GRAPHITE PROJECT

Drilling has commenced at Graphano Energy Ltd.'s 100-per-cent-owned Black Pearl graphite project, located in Quebec.

Luisa Moreno, chief executive officer of Graphano Energy, commented: "We are very excited to initiate the first drilling campaign at Black Pearl. This program builds on our exploration success at the LAB and Standard projects and reflects our strategic focus on Quebec as a leading jurisdiction for battery materials."

The current program is designed to test multiple high-priority targets identified during recent geophysical and geological work programs, with the objective of expanding the known graphite mineralization and further defining the deposit's potential. Approximately 600 metres of diamond drilling are planned in this initial phase.

Highlights of the Black Pearl project:

• The Black Pearl graphite showing was discovered in 2024 through basic prospecting methods.
• Strong channel sample results: Initial sampling returned significant grades and thicknesses of graphite mineralization, including 15.1 per cent Cg (graphitic carbon) over 14 metres and 17.9 per cent Cg over nine metres (see Graphano's news release dated July 16, 2024).
• Prospective geological setting: The mineralization occurs within a geologic environment comparable with the major graphite deposits of the Lac des Iles region, underscoring the potential for a substantial deposit.
• Geophysical anomalies: Recent surveys outlined multiple conductive zones over more than a kilometre in length, providing robust drill targets.
• Infrastructure advantage: The property is road accessible, with access to Quebec's skilled mining work force and clean hydroelectric power.

Technical and geological support

Geological support for the drilling program is being provided by Mercator Geological Services Ltd., which supported Graphano's previous graphite exploration and resource definition. Local field management and technical support services are being provided by St-Pierre Exploration Enr of Amos, Que.

Qualified person

The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Roger Dahn, PGeo, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Graphano Energy Ltd.

Graphano Energy is an exploration and development company focused on evaluating, acquiring and developing energy metals resources from exploration through to production.

Graphite is one of the most in-demand technology minerals required for a green and sustainable world. The company's flagship Lac Aux Bouleaux (LAB) property, situated adjacent to Canada's only producing graphite mine in Quebec, has historically been an active area for natural graphite. In addition, Graphano holds the Standard mine project, which hosts a defined graphite resource, and the Black Pearl project, a new discovery made by the company in 2024.

With the demand for graphite growing in some of the most prominent and cutting-edge industries, such as lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage technologies, the company is advancing its portfolio of projects to help meet the critical mineral needs of the future.

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