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Focus Graphite Appoints Renowned Battery Executive Dr. Sunho Kang as Strategic Advisor for Cell Technology Former Apple and Samsung SDI Battery Expert to Guide High- Purity Anode Materials and Dual-Use Next-Generation Cell

Management Changes

Focus Graphite Appoints Renowned Battery

Executive Dr. Sunho Kang as Strategic

Advisor for Cell Technology

Former Apple and Samsung SDI Battery Expert to Guide High-

Purity Anode Materials and Dual-Use Next-Generation Cell

Platforms.

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2025) -

Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB:

FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0)

("

Focus

" or the "

Company

"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite

deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, is pleased to announce the

appointment of Dr. Sunho Kang, Ph.D., as Strategic Advisor, Battery Technology & Materials.

This appointment follows the Company's November 3, 2025 announcement of a conditional $14.1 million

in funding from Natural Resources Canada ("

NRCan

") under the Global Partnership Initiative (GPI),

which supports the development of Canada's first chemical-free electro-thermal graphite purification

demonstration plant. Dr. Kang's expertise directly aligns with the Company's plan to commercialize high-

purity, battery-grade materials from its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca deposits.

Dr. Kang is a globally respected battery-materials scientist and industry executive with 26 years of

experience across leading research institutions, national laboratories, and global battery and electric

vehicle (EV) manufacturers. His expertise includes lithium-ion cell engineering, silicon-anode

development, cathode innovation, dry-electrode manufacturing, and root-cause failure analysis.

A former member of Professor John B. Goodenough's laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and

a former Staff Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Kang has held senior executive positions at

leading global companies including Samsung SDI (Vice President Research and Product

Development), Apple (Senior Manager), and Volkswagen Group of America (Senior Vice President,

Battery Technology).

In his role at Focus, Dr. Kang will provide expert guidance across lithium-ion battery technologies,

including material selection, cell design, and performance optimization as the Company advances its

purification and anode-materials strategy. He will advise on the development and testing of battery-

grade graphite and silicon composites, contribute to high-energy-density cell research and development

for dual-use (defense and civilian) battery-anode applications, and provide direction on establishing and

scaling battery-testing infrastructure, including next-generation cell formats. Dr. Kang will also help

identify strategic collaborations with industry, academia, and national laboratories; contribute to the

Company's intellectual property (IP) and patent roadmap; drive supplier-ecosystem development and

technical due diligence for funding and partnership initiatives; and support the advancement of potential

off-take and commercialization pathways.

"At Focus, we are committed to bringing in industry leaders who have delivered at the highest levels,"

said Jason Latkowcer, Vice President of Corporate Development. "Dr. Kang's appointment significantly

strengthens our downstream integration strategy and adds deep technical credibility to our purification

and battery-materials programs. His experience with cell qualification, supplier ecosystems, and next-

generation battery materials enhances our ability to engage with OEMs and defense partners, while

helping ensure our battery-testing efforts are efficient, coordinated, and technically rigorous."

"Focus Graphite's deposits and chemical-free purification process have strong potential for next-

generation anode materials," said Dr. Kang. "I look forward to helping bridge upstream graphite

production with downstream cell-maker specifications and supporting the Company's patent-pending

battery technologies. Strengthening a secure North American graphite supply chain is essential for

advanced energy storage, particularly in defense and automotive applications, and I am pleased to

contribute to Focus Graphite's commercialization strategy in these critical markets."

As part of his engagement, Dr. Kang has been granted 50,000 stock options, exercisable at C$0.60 per

share for five (5) years under the Company's incentive stock option plan, subject to regulatory approval,

and may also receive cash compensation for certain advisory services.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned

world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands

as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed

feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced

materials industries.

Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and

highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are

pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies,

including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery

performance and efficiency.

Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market.

Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions,

and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As

a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical

minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a

sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit

http://www.focusgraphite.com

.

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/

X:

https://x.com/focusgraphite

Investors Contact:

Dean Hanisch

CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.

[email protected]

+1 (613) 612-6060

Jason Latkowcer

VP Corporate Development

[email protected]

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These

statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend,"

"expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements

relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and

are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such

future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things,

the anticipated benefits and outcomes of the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") funding award from

Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan"); the design, construction, and commissioning of the

Company's proposed electro-thermal graphite purification demonstration plant; the expected

contributions of Dr. Sunho Kang in his role as Strategic Advisor; and the advancement of the

Company's Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects through permitting, pilot testing, and potential future

production. Forward-looking information also includes statements concerning the Company's

expectations with respect to its ability to commercialize high-purity anode materials, integrate

upstream and downstream operations, establish technical and offtake partnerships, and position both

projects as strategic contributors to Quebec's and North America's critical-minerals and battery-

materials supply chains.

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that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed

or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks

related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to

raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral

exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public

disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the

Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of

new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because

of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue

reliance on forward-looking information.

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