How is the OTCQX Best 50 ranking calculated?

The source states that the ranking is calculated using an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year. It does not provide Graphite One’s individual return or volume-growth figures.

What market-making arrangement has Graphite One announced?

Graphite One announced that it had engaged ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market-making services, including use of its proprietary ICP Premium™ algorithm, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation.

What are the stated terms and costs of the ICP engagement?

ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement has a start date of January 21, 2026 and an Initial Term of four (4) months, followed by automatic renewals for one (1) month terms unless either party gives at least thirty (30) days written notice before the relevant term ends. The source also states that there are no performance factors, stock options or other share-based compensation connected with the engagement.

What restrictions and potential conflicts are described for the market-making activities?

ICP’s activity will primarily seek to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of Graphite One’s shares. ICP will bear the costs of buying and selling the shares, and no third party will provide funds or securities for those activities. ICP is described as an arm’s length party, with neither ICP nor its principals holding a direct or indirect interest in the Company’s securities at the time of the agreement. The source states that ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities in the future, subject to compliance with TSX-V policies and guidelines.

What is the status of Graphite One’s proposed project and supply-chain plans?

Graphite One continues to develop the Graphite One Project, which is proposed as a vertically integrated enterprise to mine and process natural graphite and manufacture artificial and natural graphite anode active materials. The planned supply-chain strategy involves transporting material via the Port of Nome to an anticipated manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, subject to project financing. The source also describes a potential recycling facility at the Ohio site. These plans remain subject to the stated conditions and do not represent completed operations.

What risks and uncertainties does the source identify?

The source states that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially. Identified factors include market prices, exploration and exploitation successes, continuity of mineralisation, the ability to obtain necessary permits, licences and title, delays caused by third-party opposition, changes in government policies, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. It also refers to the prospects and timing of securing financing from EXIM on acceptable terms, or at all.

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OTCQX:GPHOF
TSXV:GPH

Graphite One Ranked No. 8 in 2026 OTCQX Best 50 and Announces ICP Engagement

Published Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:00 PM

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Company: Graphite One Inc
Listings: OTCQX:GPHOF, TSXV:GPH
Published: Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Source announcement: prnewswire.com

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Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) announced an engagement with ICP Securities Inc. for automated market making services.

ICP will provide automated market making services, including its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, under TSX Venture Exchange and applicable legislation.
The agreement has a start date of January 21, 2026, runs for four (4) months, and automatically renews for one-month Additional Terms.
Graphite One will pay ICP C$7,500 monthly plus applicable taxes; the agreement has no performance factors or share-based compensation.
Either party may prevent renewal by giving at least thirty (30) days written notice before the relevant term ends.
ICP bears trading costs; no third party will provide funds or securities; future acquisitions are subject to TSX-V policies.

ICP and principals had no direct or indirect Company securities interest at signing. Graphite One ranked No. 8 in the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 based on 2025 total return and average daily dollar volume growth.

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Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) announced that it was named to the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50 and ranked No. 8. The ranking covers the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded on the OTCQX market and was based on performance in 2025.

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Company: Graphite One Inc
Title: Graphite One Ranks No. 8 on 2026 OTCQX Best 50; Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services
Published: Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Source site: prnewswire.com

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