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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in partnership with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Ministry of Trade and Investment of Egypt, and the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa, hosted the Africa Automotive Investment Forum on the sidelines of the Alamein Africa Forum held in El Alamein, Egypt recently.
The two-day Forum brought together high-level African automotive industry policymakers, private sector original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Africa-based component manufacturers.
The Forum sought to sensitise policymakers on the policy changes and reforms needed to develop the automotive sector, enable investors to engage directly with both policymakers and manufacturers, and facilitate potential joint ventures and supply agreements or engagements leading to future deals.
Afreximbank noted that the Forum prioritised joint ventures and technology transfer agreements between global auto giants and African enterprises with the expectation of creating highly skilled engineering, manufacturing and technical jobs for Africa's growing youth demographic while significantly boosting local small and medium enterprises within the secondary supply tier.
It described the automotive sector as a strategic priority because it serves as a powerful catalyst for Africa’s industrialisation, intra-African trade and economic resilience, noting that several African countries were already making important strides in the development of a manufacturing sector that had attracted increasing investment into the emerging auto industry, including new energy vehicles.
Highlighting the significance of the Forum for Afreximbank, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, said:
“The automotive sector is a critical pillar for advancing Africa’s industrialisation and achieving the structural transformation championed by Afreximbank. By driving regional value chain integration, the automotive industry directly aligns with our mandate to foster intra-African trade under the AfCFTA framework. Supporting this sector allows Afreximbank to catalyse high-impact investments, stimulate manufacturing capabilities, create skilled employment, and significantly reduce the continent's heavy reliance on vehicle imports. Investing in the African automotive ecosystem is not merely a financing opportunity, but a strategic imperative that accelerates economic diversification and establishes Africa as a competitive player in the global industrial economy.”
Mrs. Awani said that significant investment opportunities existed in Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector, including component manufacturing, leveraging the continent’s growing skills base and raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper, iron and steel. She added that Afreximbank was championing the development of a pan-African automotive manufacturing sector comprising an interrelated component and vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, supported by intra-African supply chains and trade.
Mrs. Awani noted that Afreximbank had committed US$1 billion towards financing Africa’s automotive sector as part of its strategy to promote manufacturing, trade and industrial development across Africa.
The Forum witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement between Malben Engineering from South Africa and Egypt-based industrial conglomerate El Araby Group to establish a joint platform for manufacturing components serving Egyptian, South African and broader African markets. The undertaking combines El Araby Group’s industrial, engineering, and technological capabilities with Malben Engineering’s experience spanning over 50 years in manufacturing and forming metal automotive components. The joint venture illustrates the type of commercial partnership that will spur development of intra-African automotive supply chains and trade.
Mr. Tarek Mosaad, President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) said: “with the AfCFTA Rules of Origin now agreed, the foundation for a more integrated automotive industry is in place. Our focus must shift to turning ambition into action by creating factories, strengthening supplier ecosystems, generating jobs, and increasing intra-African trade.” He noted that “AAAM remains focused on three key priorities:
Growing local content through regional value chains
Making it easier to move automotive products across borders
Ensuring Africa plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of mobility|
In his call to action, he cautioned that “investors are not looking at 54 separate African markets. They are looking at one integrated opportunity.”
H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, echoed the sentiments expressed by Afreximbank and AAAM and outlined three priorities for advancing the Strategy for the African Automotive Sector under the AfCFTA framework, namely: “developing investment-ready projects and competitive production locations; strengthening regional supplier networks and deepening localisation; and establishing commercially viable regional production.”
In a further step towards advancing these priorities, the AfCFTA Secretariat and the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in developing Africa's automotive industry.
The MoU provides a framework for cooperation in implementing the Strategy for the African Automotive Sector under the AfCFTA, covering automotive Rules of Origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation, automotive policy and standards, capacity building, regional supplier and value-chain development, mineral beneficiation, investment mobilisation and emerging automotive technologies.
The partnership will also support ongoing efforts by the AfCFTA Secretariat and Afreximbank to advance the AfCFTA Automotive Investment Plan, with a focus on mobilising investment and strengthening competitive regional automotive production networks.
The Forum also witnessed the establishment of a joint Egypt-South Africa Business Council designed to develop bilateral trade and investment projects across various priority sectors that include automotive, mining and mineral resources, renewable energy, agriculture and food production, pharmaceuticals, transport and logistics infrastructure – leveraging the Suez Canal and national ports in both countries to facilitate increased trade between northern and southern Africa.
For a more practical experience, delegates moved from policy discussion to industry exposure through curated site visits to OEMs Nissan Motor Corporation, General Motors Egypt, Al Mansour Automotive and components manufacturer Mobica in 6th of October City. The visits offered a first-hand view of Egypt’s automotive industrial base, showcasing the progression from vehicle assembly and localisation to supplier development, manufacturing capabilities and regional market reach, while illustrating the tangible opportunities for investment, technology transfer and cross-border value-chain integration that can help position Africa as a competitive automotive manufacturing hub.
With African vehicle demand expected to reach 5 million by 2035 as well as rising interest in new energy vehicles globally, industry stakeholders and policymakers are seeing opportunities to drive domestic industrialisation through the automotive sector and renewables, leveraging African raw materials. Forum participants emphasised that the policy incentives must be right and that the provision of affordable financing will help drive demand and capital investments.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.
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About AAAM:
AAAM’s mission is to create sustainable and affordable mobility solutions, facilitate strategic linkages and partnerships, and develop regional automotive value chains that promote production and trade within and beyond the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AAAM is also committed to championing access to affordable financing for both the automotive industry and consumers.
Today, AAAM proudly represents a network of more than 70 members spanning the continent, working together to shape Africa’s automotive future.
For more information visit https://AAAMAfrica.com/
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Oct 19 · 12:00·Games Press
Finance · Energy
BRISBANE, AUS, Oct 19, 2026 - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonio Cairoli as GMG Brand Ambassador. Mr. Cairoli is a nine-time Motocross World Champion and a Ducati test rider. He will support the Company in developing and applying its graphene engine oil additive, G® LUBRICANT, in the motorcycle and off-road sectors.
GMG is also pleased to announce that it will exhibit at EICMA 2026, the 83rd International Two-Wheeler Exhibition. The show runs from 3 to 8 November 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy. GMG's stand is in Hall 9-11, Stand Q58.
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BRAND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The collaboration centres on G® LUBRICANT, a graphene liquid concentrate engine oil additive designed to reduce friction and improve engine efficiency, with the aim of improving performance, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Mr. Cairoli will share what he has learned competing at the top level of motocross. His input will help guide the product's development towards the needs of off-road use and, in the future, racing.
The program will start with Mr. Cairoli using and evaluating G® LUBRICANT in his own compatible vehicles in everyday use away from the racetrack. His feedback and discussions with GMG's technical team are expected to inform further product development. The aim is to bring solutions to the off-road market once they have been validated for their intended uses.
ABOUT G® LUBRICANT AND TEST RESULTS
G® LUBRICANT is added to mineral or synthetic engine oil in a 1:100 dosage. Management believes the graphene in G® LUBRICANT helps protect contacting metal surfaces and reduces friction and wear. Its thermal conductivity also supports heat dissipation within the engine. In various tests reported by GMG, G® LUBRICANT has shown:
fuel consumption reductions of up to 10%
nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reductions of up to 27%
particulate emissions reductions of up to 33%
coefficient of friction reductions of up to 30%
These results come from different tests and vary with engine type and operating conditions. Separately, the University of Queensland has verified a fuel efficiency increase of up to 8.4% in a diesel engine, as announced in February 2025. Further testing and validation are needed for off-road and racing applications.
COMMENTS:
Antonio Cairoli, GMG Brand Ambassador, commented: "I'm delighted to be part of this project. From the moment Vincenzo Tirotta introduced me to GMG's technology, graphene and its properties, I was excited by the project and wanted to get involved. I want to share my experience with the team and help GMG develop a product that can become a benchmark in our sport too. Today, we still use engines powered by fuels that generate emissions. The opportunity to help reduce their impact while also working to improve efficiency and performance is something that really motivates me. We will start with my personal vehicles, with the aim of applying what we learn to the development of solutions for off-road use and, in the future, competition."
Vincenzo Tirotta, GMG Business Development - Italy, commented: "It has been a privilege to introduce Antonio to GMG and our graphene technology. Antonio is one of the most respected riders in motocross history, and his technical knowledge and commitment to excellence make him an ideal partner for GMG. Italy has one of the strongest motorcycle cultures and industries in the world, and EICMA is the leading event for our sector. We look forward to welcoming riders, enthusiasts, distributors and manufacturers to the GMG stand to meet Antonio and the A-Team, and to discuss how G® LUBRICANT can support the motorcycle and off-road market."
Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Antonio Cairoli to GMG as Brand Ambassador. Antonio's experience at the highest level of motocross gives our technical team a unique perspective on what riders and engines need in demanding off-road conditions. We look forward to working with Antonio to develop G® LUBRICANT for the motorcycle sector and to introducing him to visitors at EICMA 2026."
Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Company, commented: "Antonio Cairoli's appointment as Brand Ambassador is an important step in building GMG's presence in the motorcycle sector. Working with a rider of Antonio's standing, together with independent testing programs such as the A-Team's, gives GMG valuable real-world feedback to support the development of G® LUBRICANT for new applications. The Board is pleased to see GMG continue to build its commercial foundations in Europe and to engage with the global motorcycle industry at EICMA 2026."
EICMA 2026
Mr. Cairoli will attend the GMG stand (Hall 9-11, Stand Q58) to hold an autograph session and present his new collaboration with the Company.
Visitors to the stand, including enthusiasts, industry professionals, distributors and manufacturers, can meet GMG's senior management and Company representatives, learn about GMG's graphene products, and discuss potential technical and commercial collaborations.
A-Team Motocross Testing Program
Under a separate development program, Massimo Fogliaro's A-Team will begin testing G® LUBRICANT in motocross. The team will evaluate how the product performs under competition conditions and provide feedback to support its technical development. The GMG stand at EICMA will also host the presentation of A-Team and its new Honda prototype, where visitors can see the motorcycle and talk to the team about the testing.
The A-Team program is an independent initiative between A-Team and GMG, with its own testing and development program.
Through these activities, GMG is building its presence in the motorcycle sector. The Company is combining its advanced materials research with rider experience, team expertise and market needs.
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About GMG:
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells graphene enhanced products manufactured where the graphene is made via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.
The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines. GMG has also developed a graphene water based coolant additive focused on increasing heat transfer and reducing bacterial growth in cooling water circuits.
In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene ion batteries. GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
Develop Next-Generation Battery
Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability
For further information, please contact:
Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com.
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur.
This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding: the Brand Ambassador program with Antonio Cairoli and its expected scope, activities and outcomes; the evaluation of G® LUBRICANT in Mr Cairoli's personal vehicles and the use of his feedback in product development; the potential development, validation and commercialisation of G® LUBRICANT for off-road, motorcycle and racing applications; the A-Team motocross testing program and its expected results; the expected benefits of the Brand Ambassador program and the A-Team testing program for GMG's commercial development in Europe and the motorcycle sector; GMG's participation at EICMA 2026 and the activities planned at the GMG stand; potential technical and commercial collaborations with distributors, manufacturers and other industry participants; GMG's presence in the motorcycle sector; the performance of G® LUBRICANT, including fuel consumption, emissions and friction reductions; GMG's intentions to develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialisation of G CELLS, GMG's focus on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning coating in the energy savings segment, saving liquid fuels for diesel engines and increasing heat transfer and reducing bacterial growth in colling water circuits; GMG's 4 critical business objectives; GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and the Company's four critical business objectives.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, that test results achieved to date may not be replicated in off-road, motorcycle or racing applications, that the Brand Ambassador or A-Team programs may not proceed as planned or produce the expected results, and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Oct 19 · 11:05·GlobeNewswire
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Oct 19 · 10:50·Business Wire
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Oct 19 · 10:00·GlobeNewswire
Energy · Food & drink
Monday 19 October, 2026
Alkagesta, the international energy and commodity trading house headquartered in Malta, has completed its first truck-to-vessel marine fuel supply operation in Constanța, Romania. Two trucks delivered a total of 50.164 metric tonnes of marine gasoil on 2 October 2026, marking a further step in the company’s expanding distribution capabilities across Romanian energy markets.
The operation reflects the broader commercial momentum Alkagesta has built across European energy markets throughout 2026. Earlier in the year, the company secured access to the NATO Central Europe Pipeline System, commencing Jet A1 deliveries into the European aviation market at a time of acute supply pressure across the sector — with increased military use of the pipeline adding further complexity to civilian fuel distribution. Alkagesta also completed its first crude oil transactions during the period, including end-to-end delivery of approximately 1.07 million barrels to the Far East.
Across sustainable fuels, Alkagesta secured a multi-year biofuel storage agreement at Pantank in Antwerp and a five-year feedstock offtake agreement for Used Cooking Oil, strengthening its position across the European biofuels value chain. In Asia, the Singapore hub reached monthly marine fuel trading volumes of approximately 250,000 metric tonnes in its first full year of operations, while the fertilizer desk continued to navigate a market shaped by significant supply chain disruption and food security pressures across global agricultural markets.
The Constanța operation adds truck-to-vessel delivery to Alkagesta’s distribution capabilities in Romania — a market that has played an increasingly important role in the company’s regional petroleum products and biofuels activities throughout 2026.
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