Zentek Partners with IMPAQ Capital to Boost Investor Visibility Across North America

Targeted Investor Relations to Advance Critical Minerals and Graphene Initiatives

Zentek has appointed IMPAQ Capital, an independent, arm's-length investor relations provider based in Montreal and led by Thierry Paquin, to deliver specialized outreach services that increase awareness of the company’s asset portfolio among qualified North American investment professionals. IMPAQ’s expertise in tailored investor engagement programs enhances corporate visibility within capital markets.

The selection highlights Zentek’s strategic intent to expand recognition of its key assets and technology platforms. IMPAQ’s bilingual capabilities in English and French align with Zentek’s objective to reach investors across North America, particularly within Quebec’s established graphite and graphene industry cluster.

Albany Graphite Achieves 99.9992% Purity Confirmed at Bench Scale

Zentek announced a major technical milestone for its Albany Graphite critical minerals asset in Northern Ontario. Independent bench-scale testing, conducted with American Energy Technologies Company and disclosed on September 22, 2025, confirmed an ultra-high purity level of 99.9992% with a boron concentration of 2.60 ppm, consistent with nuclear-grade graphite benchmarks.

Albany Graphite is being developed as a potential domestic North American source of critical-grade graphite for nuclear, battery, and defense supply chains. Recognized as a critical mineral by both the Canadian government and the U.S. Department of Energy, Albany is positioned within a strategically important market. Zentek aims to complete a National Instrument 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment by summer 2026, coinciding with the investor relations engagement period.

ZenGUARD™ Graphene Coating Platform Driving Commercial Revenue

Alongside Albany Graphite, Zentek is advancing its patented ZenGUARD™ graphene coating platform, which is already generating commercial revenue. This platform represents a significant pillar of Zentek’s technology portfolio, complementing its critical minerals initiatives.

The commercial success of ZenGUARD™ demonstrates Zentek’s diversified approach, combining near-term revenue generation from advanced materials with medium-term critical minerals development. The investor relations campaign aims to effectively communicate both revenue growth and long-term mineral potential to investment professionals.

Engagement Terms and Monthly Fee Structure

The IMPAQ engagement starts on July 20, 2026, with an initial six-month term followed by automatic three-month renewals unless terminated by Zentek. This arrangement allows the company to evaluate IMPAQ’s outreach effectiveness and adjust its investor relations strategy accordingly.

IMPAQ will receive a monthly cash fee of C$13,500 plus applicable taxes. Zentek confirmed no securities, including shares or options, will be issued to IMPAQ as part of the agreement. Both parties are independent, with neither IMPAQ nor its insiders holding any shares or options in Zentek. The engagement is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Management Highlights Investor Awareness Objectives

Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan, Zentek’s Chief Executive Officer, stated that IMPAQ’s mandate is to expand Zentek’s visibility among North American investment professionals. He emphasized two key areas for investor focus: the Albany Graphite asset’s 99.9992% purity and nuclear-grade graphite benchmark alignment, and the commercial revenue generation from the ZenGUARD™ platform.

Mr. Jiwan also highlighted the strategic value of IMPAQ’s bilingual outreach, noting Quebec’s role as a hub for graphite and graphene companies. Ensuring investor and market participant awareness in this sector was a primary factor in selecting IMPAQ.

Albany Graphite Project Overview and Nuclear-Grade Potential

Albany Graphite, an igneous-hosted deposit in Northern Ontario, is held through Zentek’s wholly owned subsidiary Albany Graphite Corp. The project’s nuclear-grade potential is supported by independent bench-scale purity results achieved with American Energy Technologies Company.

Focus on nuclear-grade graphite aligns with its critical mineral designation and growing demand within North American nuclear supply chains. Zentek’s development strategy positions Albany as a domestic alternative source to enhance supply chain resilience in Canada and the U.S.

Zentek’s Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals Portfolio

Zentek operates as a Canadian intellectual property development and commercialization company advancing graphene-enabled and advanced material technologies. Its core platforms include clean air solutions, next-generation materials, and critical minerals applications, with Albany Graphite, ZenGUARD™, and Triera as principal technologies.

The IMPAQ engagement reflects management’s view that this diversified portfolio—combining near-term revenue from ZenGUARD™ and medium-term critical minerals development through Albany—requires focused communication to ensure investment professionals across North America understand Zentek’s strategic positioning and development timeline.

Technical Review and Qualified Person Certification

Peter Wood, P.Eng., P.Geo., Vice President, Development of Albany Graphite Corp. and a "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information in this announcement, affirming the credibility of Albany Graphite’s purity results and related statements.

Investor Relations Strategy Targeting Quebec and North American Graphite Sector

The choice of IMPAQ, headquartered in Montreal with bilingual capabilities, reflects Zentek’s strategic recognition of Quebec’s concentrated investment community focused on graphite and graphene technologies. Engaging a firm with strong relationships in both English and French-speaking investment networks positions Zentek to capture investor attention within this critical sector cluster.

The timing of the engagement, aligned with the expected summer 2026 completion of Albany’s Preliminary Economic Assessment, indicates Zentek’s intent to leverage investor relations support to communicate key project milestones and corporate progress to capital markets during a period of significant operational activity.