Mr. Paul Guedes reports

NANO ONE SELECTED TO JOIN U.S. ALTA AND STRENGTHEN NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN

Nano One Materials Corp. has been selected to join the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), America's first lithium and battery supply chain accelerator, to help catalyze a durable, domestic battery materials ecosystem and reduce foreign dependency on critical technology and inputs.

Highlights:

• Nano One selected for launch of ALTA, America's first lithium and battery supply chain accelerator;
• Only OBBB-ready (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) solution for LFP (lithium iron phosphate) -- linking upstream critical minerals to downstream cell manufacturing;
• Eliminates choke points and reliance on foreign-controlled processes, inputs and wasteful ecosystems;
• Nano One begins trading on U.S. listing (OTCQB: NNOMF) to enhance investor base.

"Participating in ALTA positions Nano One as a strategic contributor to lithium-ion battery supply chain independence," said Dan Blondal, chief executive officer of Nano One. "We are the only OBBB-ready solution for LFP -- linking upstream mineral extraction to downstream cell manufacturing. Without localized cathode production in the supply chain, critical minerals risk being sent offshore for processing or worse yet, idled while U.S. battery plants source elsewhere. Our One-Pot process eliminates choke points and reliance on foreign-controlled inputs, processing technologies, waste water and byproducts that will not scale here. Purpose built for North America, it vertically integrates PCAM [precursor cathode active material] with CAM [cathode active material] -- cutting costs, reducing permitting barriers, and unlocking a scalable, modular platform at the core of the lithium-ion battery ecosystem."

This milestone reinforces Nano One's position as a national strategic asset in lithium-ion battery production -- fortifying a secure, localized supply chain for defence and commercial markets. It also highlights Nano One's continued relevance to energy growth and national security, bolstered by recent funding of $12.9-million (U.S.) from the U.S. Department of Defense. Nano One's Candiac facility in Quebec is scaling operations toward initial sales for defence and energy storage while supporting licensing and joint venture efforts to address high-volume markets for AI (artificial intelligence) data centres and electric vehicles. Arkansas's bold yet achievable supply chain goals align with Nano One's multijurisdictional strategy, leveraging Candiac as a hub, accelerator and launch pad for validation, commercialization and large-scale growth in the United States, Canada and beyond. These efforts are anchored by Nano One's innovation centre in Burnaby, which supports process development, scale-up, regional deployment and long-term competitiveness.

"We're thrilled to have Nano One join the ALTA program. Their One-Pot LFP technology represents the kind of breakthrough innovation that supports the national goal of reshoring supply chains. It's a strong fit for Arkansas's rapidly growing lithium ecosystem," said Arthur Orduna, executive director of the Venture Center. Nano One is one of only three companies selected for ALTA's inaugural cohort, alongside innovators in lithium processing and geothermal deployment. The accelerator is backed by Standard Lithium, the Walton Family Foundation, and a network of Arkansas-based producers, academic institutions and government partners. Participation in ALTA creates opportunities for partnerships and strategic visibility in the United States while enabling shared learnings with other innovative North American supply chain leaders of tomorrow and established players looking to support localization of the lithium-ion battery supply chain.

To capitalize on this momentum, Nano One began trading on the U.S. OTCQB under the ticker NNOMF on July 14, 2025, enhancing visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors as it expands commercial efforts and builds partnerships across North America. Momentum is further supported by policy shifts like the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), which proposes tighter domestic content requirements and phases out incentives tied to foreign inputs. With CAM representing the highest-cost component in a cell, Nano One's One-Pot process provides a path to resilient, cost-competitive and fully domestic manufacturing.

About Nano One Materials Corp.

Nano One Materials is a technology company changing how the world makes cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Applications include stationary energy storage systems (ESS), portable electronics and electric vehicles. The company's patented One-Pot process reduces costs, is easier to permit, and lowers energy intensity, environmental footprint and reliance on problematic supply chains. The company is helping to drive energy security, supply chain resilience, industrial competitiveness and increased performance through process innovation. Scalability is proven and being demonstrated at Nano One's LFP pilot production plant in Quebec -- leveraging the only facility and expertise of its kind outside of Asia. Strategic collaborations and partnerships with international companies such as Sumitomo Metal Mining, Rio Tinto and Worley are supporting a design-one-build-many licensing growth strategy -- delivering cost-competitive, easier-to-permit and faster-to-market battery materials production solutions around the world. Nano One has received funding from the government of Canada, the government of the United States, the government of Quebec and the government of British Columbia.

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