Electra to Participate in Upcoming Global Industry Forums

Press Release

Toronto, Ontario – (November 17, 2025) – Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”), a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals processing, is pleased to announce that members of its executive leadership team will participate in a series of strategic industry events in the coming weeks. These engagements will provide opportunities to meet with investors, policymakers, and industry partners committed to developing a secure, domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Upcoming Engagements:

• SelectUSA Investment Summit in Toronto, Ontario – November 17
  Electra’s leadership will take part in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Canada Roadshow, which connects Canadian companies with U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to explore cross-border investment opportunities.

• Ontario Critical Minerals Forum in Toronto, Ontario – November 18-19
  On November 18 at 4:15 p.m. ET, Electra will join the President of Aki Battery Recycling and Executive Director of Three Fires Group, Reggie George for a panel discussion on building a circular battery materials supply chain in Ontario from battery waste to critical mineral recovery. The case study will explore how Indigenous participation can help shape a sustainable, inclusive clean energy future.

• Benchmark Week in Toronto, Ontario – November 18-20
  During Benchmark Week, hosted by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Electra leadership will engage with global industry and investment leaders to discuss evolving market trends, financing for sustainable mineral projects, and strategies to strengthen onshore refining and recycling capacity.

• The Northern Miner – International Metals Symposium in London, UK – November 30- December 1
  Electra’s CEO Trent Mell will join government and industry delegates, including the Ontario Ministers of Energy and Mines and Northern Economic Development and Growth, to highlight Ontario’s growing role in the global battery materials landscape. The Company will also meet with investors and strategic partners to discuss collaborative opportunities to expand domestic processing, enhance supply chain resiliency, and advance Canada’s leadership in critical mineral development.

These events follow the Company’s recent participation in the Idaho Mining Association’s Annual Conference. Electra continues to strengthen relationships and exchange insights across key platforms dedicated to onshoring refining capacity and reducing reliance on offshore supply chains.

About Electra Battery Materials

Electra is a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The Company’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In addition to the Refinery, Electra holds a significant land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including its Iron Creek project and surrounding properties, positioning the Company as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt and copper production.

Electra is also advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries, while continuing to evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials. For more information, please visit www.ElectraBMC.com.

Contact
Heather Smiles
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Electra Battery Materials
info@ElectraBMC.com
1.416.900.3891

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