Graphano Commences Drilling Program at Black Pearl Graphite Project
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GRAPHANO COMMENCES DRILLING PROGRAM AT BLACK PEARL GRAPHITE
PROJECT
Vancouver, B C, September 16, 2025 – Graphano Energy Ltd. ("Graphano" or the " Company")
(TSXV: GEL, FSE:97G0, OTC PINK: GELEF) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at
its 100% owned Black Pearl graphite project, located in Québec.
Luisa Moreno, CEO of Graphano Energy, commented: “We are very excited to initiate the first drilling
campaign at Black Pearl. This program builds on our exploration success at the LAB and Standard projects
and reflects our strategic focus on Québec as a leading jurisdiction for battery materials.”
The current program is designed to test multiple high -priority targets identified during recent geophysical
and geological work programs, with the objective of expanding the known graphite mineralization and
further defining the deposit’s potential. Approx imately 600 metres of diamond drilling are planned in this
initial phase.
Highlights of the Black Pearl Project
• The Black Pearl graphite showing was discovered in 2024 through basic prospecting methods.
• Strong channel sample results: Initial sampling returned significant grades and thicknesses of
graphite mineralization, including 15.1% Cg over 14 metres and 17.9% Cg over 9 metres (see
Graphano News Release, July 16, 2024).
• Prospective geological setting: The mineralization occurs within a geologic environment
comparable to the major graphite deposits of the Lac des Iles region, underscoring the potential for
a substantial deposit.
• Geophysical anomalies: Recent surveys outlined multiple conductive zones over more than a
kilometre in length, providing robust drill targets.
• Infrastructure advantage: The property is road-accessible with access to Québec’s skilled mining
workforce and clean hydroelectric power.
Technical and Geological Support
Geological support for the drilling program is being provided by Mercator Geological Services Ltd., who
supported Graphano’s previous graphite exploration and resource definition. Local field management and
technical support services are being provided by St-Pierre Exploration Enr. of Amos, Quebec.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Roger Dahn,
P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects.
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About Graphano Energy
Graphano Energy Ltd. is an exploration and development company focused on evaluating, acquiring, and
developing energy metals resources from exploration through to production.
Graphite is one of the most in-demand technology minerals required for a green and sustainable world. The
Company’s flagship Lac Aux Bouleaux (“LAB”) property, situated adjacent to Canada’s only producing
graphite mine in Québec, has historically been an a ctive area for natural graphite. In addition, Graphano
holds the Standard Mine project, which hosts a defined graphite resource, and the Black Pearl project, a
new discovery made by the Company in 2024.
With the demand for graphite growing in some of the most prominent and cutting -edge industries, such as
lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage technologies, the Company is advancing
its portfolio of projects to help meet the critical mineral needs of the future.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Luisa Moreno
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains certain “forward -looking information” and “forward -looking statements”
(collectively “forward -looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All
statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, are forward-looking
statements. Forward -looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as
“expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “poss ible”, and similar
expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur
or be achieved. Forward -looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, graphite
zone expansion at Standard, ongoing mineral resource estimation work, further advancing the Company’s
projects, the Company potentially becoming a significant regional supplier of graphite to the North
American market, and future assay results and any impact thereof . There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on
the date the statements are made and a re based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while
considered reasonable by Graphano, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive,
political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or
achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements and the parties
have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include,
without limitation, risks associated with possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral
exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks
associated with the interpretation of exploration results, the possibility that the Company may not be able
to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company's exploration
plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans,
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and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the
Company's business and prospects. These risks, as well as others, are disclosed within the Company's filing
on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, the Canadian Securities Administrators' national system that all market
participants use for filings and disclosure, which investors are encouraged to review prior to any
transaction involving the securities of the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items.
Graphano does not assume any obligation to update the forward -looking statements of beliefs, opinions,
projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.