**Arianne Phosphate Inc. Receives Conditional Approval for Federal Grant to Advance Purified Phosphoric Acid Project** Saguenay, QC - October 6, 2025 - Arianne Phosphate Inc., a development-stage phosphate mining company focused on the Lac à Paul project in Quebec, has been conditionally approved for a federal grant of up to $735,000. The funding, pending final due diligence, will be provided through Natural Resources Canada's Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This support is part of a broader $80.3 million investment announced by Prime Minister Carney at the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit to strengthen Canada's critical mineral supply chains. The announcement, made by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson on October 4, highlights the government's commitment to fostering innovation and securing sustainable, homegrown supplies of essential minerals. The grant will specifically aid Arianne's work on purified phosphoric acid $(PPA)$, a key component in lithium-iron-phosphate batteries and other clean technologies. While the $80.3 million CMRDD investment supports multiple organizations, this specific grant pertains to Arianne Phosphate Inc. only.