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Graphano Provides Update on Airborne MAG-TDEM Geophysics Program at Black Pearl, Québec

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Graphano Provides Update on Airborne MAG-TDEM

Geophysics Program at Black Pearl, Québec

Vancouver, B C, December 17, 2025 – Graphano Energy Ltd. (“Graphano” or the “Company”)

(TSXV: GEL , FSE:97G0 , OTC PINK: GELEF ) reports that it has engaged Prospectair Geosurveys

(Québec) to complete a helicopter -borne airborne magnetic ( “MAG”) and time -domain electromagnetic

(“TDEM”) geophysical survey over its Black Pearl Project in Québec (the “Survey”). The Survey is

expected to commence this week, subject to weather conditions and aviation safety considerations.

Luisa Moreno, CEO of Graphano, commented: “The high-resolution data acquisition will provide critical

subsurface intelligence to guide our strategic development of the Black Pearl property. We're utilizing

proven geophysical methods that have successfully identified mineral systems throughout this highly

prospective region.”

Airborne Geophysics – Survey Specifications

Prospectair Geosurveys will conduct the Survey over approximately 637 line -kilometres in Quebec's

Laurentides region. The helicopter -borne Survey utilizes N130 -oriented traverse lines with 100m line

spacing and control lines at 1,000m spacing.

Technical specifications include:

• real-time differential GPS navigation,

• cesium vapor magnetometer with magnetic base station for diurnal correction,

• time-domain EM system recording multi-channel off-time responses, and

• rigorous quality control with re-flight criteria for line spacing and magnetic noise.

Graphano expects to integrate the airborne datasets with existing geological and exploration information to

support follow-up field investigations and prioritization of target areas.

Bulk Sample Update – LAB and Standard Projects

Graphano is currently in the process of engaging an engineering company to file and manage bulk sample

extraction activities on the Company’s Lac Aux Bouleaux (“ LAB”) and Standard project areas.

Concurrently, the Company is advancing data gathering activities related to:

• site selection for sample extraction,

• geochemistry analysis,

• infrastructure requirements assessment, and

• environmental closure planning.

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Geological reports are being compiled to support site selection at both the LAB and Standard locations.

The Company is also progressing waste rock location planning activities in parallel with bulk sample

permitting and engineering preparation.

About Graphano Energy

Graphano Energy Ltd. is an exploration and development company focused on evaluating, acquiring, and

developing energy metals resources from exploration to production.

Graphite is one of the most in -demand technology minerals that is required for a green and sustainable

world. The Company’s Lac Aux Bouleaux property, situated adjacent to Canada’s only producing graphite

mine, in Qu ébec, Canada, has historically been an active area for natural graphite. With the demand for

graphite growing in some of the most prominent and cutting -edge industries, such as lithium batteries in

electric cars and other energy storage technologies, the Co mpany is developing its project to meet the

demands of the future.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Luisa Moreno

Chief Executive Officer and Director

T: +1-647-462-6039

E: [email protected]

Neither 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 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”, “possible”, 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 are 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, risk s 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.