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Northern Graphite Hosts European Commission Delegation at Lac des Iles Mine

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Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) hosted European Commission Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné at its Lac des Iles mine, North America's only operating graphite mine. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of secure critical mineral supply chains between Canada and the European Union.

The visit included a tour of mining operations and mineral processing facilities at Lac des Iles, which has been producing high-quality graphite for over 35 years. The Company's plan to establish a battery anode material facility in France has received strategic project status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), reinforcing Northern Graphite's role in developing a Western graphite supply chain.

Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) ha ospitato il Vicepresidente Esecutivo della Commissione Europea, Stéphane Séjourné, presso la sua miniera di Lac des Iles, l'unica miniera di grafite attiva in Nord America. La visita ha sottolineato l'importanza strategica di garantire catene di approvvigionamento sicure di minerali critici tra il Canada e l'Unione Europea.

La visita ha incluso un tour delle operazioni minerarie e degli impianti di lavorazione dei minerali a Lac des Iles, che produce grafite di alta qualità da oltre 35 anni. Il progetto dell'azienda di realizzare un impianto per materiali anodici per batterie in Francia ha ottenuto lo status di progetto strategico ai sensi del Regolamento UE sui Materiali Critici (CRMA), rafforzando il ruolo di Northern Graphite nello sviluppo di una filiera occidentale della grafite.

Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) recibió al Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de la Comisión Europea, Stéphane Séjourné, en su mina Lac des Iles, la única mina de grafito en operación en América del Norte. La visita destacó la importancia estratégica de asegurar cadenas de suministro de minerales críticos entre Canadá y la Unión Europea.

La visita incluyó un recorrido por las operaciones mineras y las instalaciones de procesamiento de minerales en Lac des Iles, que ha estado produciendo grafito de alta calidad durante más de 35 años. El plan de la compañía para establecer una planta de material para ánodos de baterías en Francia ha recibido el estatus de proyecto estratégico bajo la Ley de Materiales Críticos de la UE (CRMA), reforzando el papel de Northern Graphite en el desarrollo de una cadena de suministro occidental de grafito.

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Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) a accueilli le Vice-Président exécutif de la Commission européenne, Stéphane Séjourné, dans sa mine de Lac des Iles, la seule mine de graphite en activité en Amérique du Nord. Cette visite a mis en lumière l'importance stratégique de sécuriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement en minéraux critiques entre le Canada et l'Union européenne.

La visite comprenait une visite des opérations minières et des installations de traitement des minéraux à Lac des Iles, qui produit du graphite de haute qualité depuis plus de 35 ans. Le projet de l'entreprise d'établir une usine de matériaux d'anodes pour batteries en France a obtenu le statut de projet stratégique dans le cadre de la loi européenne sur les matières premières critiques (CRMA), renforçant le rôle de Northern Graphite dans le développement d'une chaîne d'approvisionnement occidentale en graphite.

Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) empfing den Exekutiv-Vizepräsidenten der Europäischen Kommission, Stéphane Séjourné, in seiner Lac des Iles Mine, der einzigen betriebenen Graphitmine Nordamerikas. Der Besuch unterstrich die strategische Bedeutung sicherer Lieferketten für kritische Mineralien zwischen Kanada und der Europäischen Union.

Der Besuch umfasste eine Führung durch den Bergbaubetrieb und die Mineralverarbeitungsanlagen in Lac des Iles, die seit über 35 Jahren hochwertigen Graphit produzieren. Der Plan des Unternehmens, eine Anlage für Batterieanodenmaterial in Frankreich zu errichten, erhielt den Status eines strategischen Projekts gemäß dem EU-Gesetz über kritische Rohstoffe (CRMA), was die Rolle von Northern Graphite bei der Entwicklung einer westlichen Graphitlieferkette stärkt.

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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (FSE: 0NG) (XSTU: 0NG) (the "Company" or "Northern"), North America's only natural graphite producer, is pleased to have hosted Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, on a visit to the Company's Lac des Iles mine today.

The visit to Lac des Iles — North America's only operating graphite mine — highlighted the importance of secure, transparent and sustainable critical mineral supply chains at a time of shifting global trade dynamics. Mr. Séjourné's visit was part of a broader Canadian mission to look for ways to strengthen industrial partnerships between Canada and the European Union. His visit is also scheduled to include high-level discussions with Canada Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and is focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in key industrial sectors, including mining and critical raw materials.

"It's a pleasure to be able to be on the ground here in Quebec at Lac des Iles, North America's only graphite mine, to see firsthand how this critical mineral is extracted and processed for use in so many critical industries," said Mr. Séjourné. "The European Union is eager to work closely with Canada to help enable secure supply chains for both sides and ensure our joint paths to prosperity."

Mr. Séjourné's tour included a detailed look at mining operations and mineral processing at Lac des Iles, which has been a reliable producer of high-quality graphite for more than 35 years.

The visit underscored the strategic importance of fostering alliances for diversification with like-minded countries such as Canada that share Europe's environmental and social standards

"This visit comes at a pivotal time," said Hugues Jacquemin, CEO of Northern Graphite. "We were honoured to welcome Mr. Séjourné and his delegation, and to showcase the role Northern Graphite is playing to help build a robust, independent graphite supply chain in the West. Whether for electric vehicles, energy storage, defense applications or steelmaking, graphite is a vital component of the clean energy transition and broader industrial ecosystem. Northern Graphite stands ready to be a reliable partner to Europe and to help anchor a transatlantic critical minerals value chain built on shared values and long-term vision."

The visit also provided a platform for open discussion about the challenges facing the critical minerals industry, including permitting timelines, financing needs, and the importance of developing downstream processing capacity within like-minded jurisdictions. Mr. Séjourné emphasized the EU's intention to launch calls for projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act and encouraged Canadian participation as the bloc looks to deepen industrial partnerships in support of strategic autonomy.

Northern Graphite is developing a fully integrated global supply chain for natural graphite, with operations and projects in Canada, Namibia and the European Union. The Company's plan to establish a battery anode material facility in France - sourcing feedstock from its Okanjande mine in Namibia - was recently granted strategic project status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The designation recognizes the project's potential to contribute to Europe's self-sufficiency in graphite and to strengthen transatlantic industrial cooperation.

Lac des Iles, located near Mont-Laurier in Quebec, is one of only a handful of operating graphite mines in the Western world and a cornerstone of Northern Graphite's growing production base. The Company is working to increase output at the site to meet rising global demand for natural graphite, which is essential for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and other advanced technologies.

About Northern Graphite

Northern is a Canadian, TSX Venture Exchange listed company that is the only flake graphite producing company in North America. Northern is focused on becoming a world leader in producing natural graphite and upgrading it into high-value products critical to the green economy, including anode material for lithium-ion batteries/EVs, fuel cells and graphene, as well as advanced industrial technologies. The Company's mine-to-battery strategy is spearheaded by its Battery Materials Group, which has a fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratory in Frankfurt. Northern's graphite assets include the producing Lac des Iles mine in Quebec, where the Company is boosting output to meet growing demand from industrial customers and coming demand from North American battery makers. The Company also owns the large-scale Bissett Creek project in Ontario and the fully permitted Okanjande graphite mine in Namibia, which is currently on care and maintenance, and represents an opportunity to substantially increase graphite production at a lower cost and with a shorter time to market than most competing projects. All projects have "battery quality" graphite and are located close to infrastructure in politically stable jurisdictions.

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This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "potential", "possible" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "will", "could", or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding, among others, the Company's plans to extend the mine life of its LDI mine, develop its Baie-Comeau Battery Anode Material facility, intentions to restart the Okanjande mine in Namibia and development plans for its other projects including Bissett Creek. All such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by management based on their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors they believe are appropriate in the circumstances. However, these statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected including, but not limited to, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of other parties to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; unexpected failure or inadequacy of infrastructure and the failure of ongoing and contemplated studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued studies, development or operations and the inability to raise required financing. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the European Commission's visit to Northern Graphite's (NGPHF) Lac des Iles mine?

The visit highlights the strategic importance of establishing secure critical mineral supply chains between Canada and the EU, particularly for graphite production, and demonstrates the EU's interest in strengthening industrial partnerships with Canada.

Where is Northern Graphite's (NGPHF) Lac des Iles mine located and what makes it unique?

The Lac des Iles mine is located near Mont-Laurier in Quebec, Canada, and is notably the only operating graphite mine in North America, with a 35-year production history.

What strategic advantages does Northern Graphite (NGPHF) have in the graphite market?

Northern Graphite operates North America's only graphite mine, has received strategic project status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act for its French facility, and maintains operations across Canada, Namibia, and planned facilities in the EU.

What is Northern Graphite's (NGPHF) expansion strategy in Europe?

The company plans to establish a battery anode material facility in France, sourcing feedstock from its Okanjande mine in Namibia. This project has received strategic status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act.

How does Northern Graphite (NGPHF) contribute to the clean energy transition?

Northern Graphite produces graphite, a vital component for electric vehicles, energy storage, defense applications, and steelmaking, helping build an independent Western supply chain for these critical materials.
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