Northern Graphite Engages Germany's DGWA to Support European Investor & Corporate Activities

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 5, 2026) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (FSE: 0NG) (XSTU: 0NG) (the "Company" or "Northern") announces that, through its German-based subsidiary Northern Graphite Battery Materials GmbH ("NGCBM"), it has engaged DGWA - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapieranalyse GmbH ("DGWA") - on a non-exclusive basis to support investor awareness and communications activities in Europe.

DGWA's mandate will be to support the Company in expanding its profile among European strategic investors, institutional funds, family offices and industry participants. It will include investor and media relations and corporate activities, with a focus on positioning the Company in German-speaking markets with investors, policy players and industry stakeholders. These activities are intended to increase awareness of Northern among European retail and institutional investors, potential offtake partners and government organizations.

"In DGWA, we have an experienced and well-connected partner by our side to significantly enhance our visibility in the European market, where the automotive sector is playing a pivotal role in building transparent, independent supply chains for critical minerals," said Northern Chief Executive Officer Hugues Jacquemin.

"We are excited to support Northern Graphite in expanding its growth and capital markets strategy across Europe and introducing the company to potential offtake partners. Northern Graphite is not just a developer, but a proven producer capable of delivering scalable, sustainable graphite solutions outside of traditional supply monopolies," said DGWA CEO Stefan Müller.

The engagement commenced effective September 1, 2026, for an initial three-month term and will subsequently continue on a month-to-month basis. NGCBM will pay DGWA a monthly cash retainer of €5,000 plus applicable value-added tax.

DGWA may also be entitled to success fees for transactions it directly introduces and materially assists in completing. These comprise 8% of gross proceeds received from qualifying equity financings, subject to an aggregate cap of €1 million and the deduction of applicable retainer payments, and 2% of funds actually received from qualifying debt financings, royalties or offtake arrangements. No securities will be issued to DGWA under the agreement.

DGWA is an arm's-length party to Northern and, to the Company's knowledge, DGWA and its principals do not currently own, directly or indirectly, any securities of the Company. The engagement is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Northern Graphite

Northern is a Canadian, TSX Venture Exchange listed company that owns the only flake graphite mine 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 Lac des Iles mine in Quebec, where the Company plans to boost output to meet growing demand from industrial customers and coming demand from North American battery makers. The Company also owns the large-scale, advanced stage Bissett Creek graphite 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.

About DGWA

DGWA ("Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapieranalyse GmbH"), is a European Corporate Advisory firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, focused on European capital markets, with particular expertise in mining and critical raw materials. The management team has a 30-year track record in trading, investing, and analysing SMEs around the world. DGWA has been involved in over 250 IPOs, financings, bond issues, dual listings, and corporate finance transactions as well as corresponding road shows and awareness campaigns.

Qualified Person

Gregory Bowes, B.Sc. MBA P.Geo, the Chairman of Northern, is a "qualified person" as defined under NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the content of this news release.

For additional information

Please visit the Company's website at https://www.northerngraphite.com/home/, the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca our Social Channels listed below or contact the Company at (613) 271-2124.

LinkedIn
YouTube
X
Facebook

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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 implement a phased pit expansion to extend the life of its LDI mine and development plans for its other projects. 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.

Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based on what management believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with them. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/317085