Graphite One Supports EIS Pathway for America's Largest Known Natural Graphite Deposit; No Anticipated Delay to 2029 Graphite Creek Project Startup as U.S. Remains 100% Import Reliant for Natural Graphite

Graphite One Supports EIS Pathway for America's Largest Known Natural Graphite Deposit; No Anticipated Delay to 2029 Graphite Creek Project Startup as U.S. Remains 100% Import Reliant for Natural Graphite

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VANCOUVER, BC, July 9, 2026

Comprehensive Review Supported to Address Stakeholder ConcernsAnthony Huston, President and CEO: "Our team has been preparing for this level of review throughout the process, and we remain confident in our ability to deliver this critical domestic graphite supply chain project on our targeted 2029 timeline. We are pleased with the efforts of FAST 41 and USACE to maintain a completion date that is only two (2) years from the original date of filing."VANCOUVER, BC, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) ("Graphite One" or the "Company"), a developer of a complete U.S.-based advanced graphite supply chain, today announced that, following collaborative work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") during the Environmental Assessment ("EA") process, it has been determined that an Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") is the best option for all parties to progress the permitting effort for the Graphite Creek deposit.