Northern Graphite Appoints Chief Product Officer

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Northern Graphite (OTCQB: NGPHF) has announced the promotion of Dr. Moritz Hantel to the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective immediately. Dr. Hantel, who previously served as Vice President of Innovation & Product Management, will lead the company's global product strategy, technology development, and customer solutions.

The appointment aligns with Northern's strategy of becoming an integrated supplier of Battery Anode Material (BAM) to the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Dr. Hantel, who holds a PhD in Electrochemistry from ETH Zurich, has been instrumental in developing Northern's Battery Materials group and securing key technology licenses since joining the company in 2024.

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (FSE: 0NG) (XSTU: 0NG) (the "Company" or "Northern") is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Moritz Hantel to the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective immediately.

Dr. Hantel previously served as Vice President, Innovation & Product Management, and has been a key member of Northern Graphite's executive team since joining the Company in 2024. In his new role, Dr. Hantel will lead the Company's global product strategy, technology development, and customer solutions, with a focus on advancing Northern's strategy of becoming an integrated supplier of Battery Anode Material ('BAM') to the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

"We are proud to promote Moritz to Chief Product Officer," said Northern Chief Executive Officer Hugues Jacquemin. "His leadership, vision, and deep understanding of electrochemical systems have been critical to building a competitive and innovative BAM platform. This promotion reflects our confidence in his ability to further drive product excellence and technological differentiation across our operations."

Dr. Hantel, who holds a PhD in Electrochemistry from ETH Zurich, brings deep technical expertise and a strong commercial focus to his new role. Since joining the Company, he has been pivotal in the development of Northern's Battery Materials group and was instrumental in driving the licensing of key technologies essential to our growth strategy.

Dr. Hantel will continue to be based in Germany and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

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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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 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

Who is the new Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Northern Graphite (NGPHF)?

Dr. Moritz Hantel has been promoted to Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Northern Graphite, effective immediately. He previously served as Vice President of Innovation & Product Management.

What will be Dr. Hantel's responsibilities as Northern Graphite's CPO?

As CPO, Dr. Hantel will lead Northern Graphite's global product strategy, technology development, and customer solutions, focusing on the company's Battery Anode Material (BAM) strategy for EV and energy storage sectors.

What is Northern Graphite's (NGPHF) strategy in the battery materials market?

Northern Graphite is pursuing a strategy to become an integrated supplier of Battery Anode Material (BAM) to the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

What are Dr. Hantel's key achievements at Northern Graphite (NGPHF)?

Since joining in 2024, Dr. Hantel has been pivotal in developing Northern's Battery Materials group and instrumental in licensing key technologies essential to the company's growth strategy.