Graphite One Awarded Defense Logistics Agency Program to Evaluate Domestically Sourced Advanced Carbon Materials from its Graphite Creek Deposit for High-Temperature Defense Thermal Management Applications

Nome, Alaska – October 26, 2026 – Graphite One Inc.’s (TSX-V: GPH / OTCQX: GPHOF) (“Graphite One,” “G1” or the “Company”) wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received an award from the Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) to develop and evaluate domestically sourced advanced carbon materials for high-temperature defense thermal management applications.

The demonstration project will evaluate advanced carbon-based composite materials derived from domestic resources to support the industrial base and develop resilient domestic supply chains for high-temperature systems. This award represents the third defense logistics development agreement received by Graphite One since 2023.