ACE HARDWARE FRANCHISE OPERATOR BECOMES SECOND U.S. RETAIL PARTNER TO DISTRIBUTE FCL-X™ LITHIUM BATTERY FIRE SUPPRESSION SOLUTION

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Key Highlights TORONTO, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ - Full Circle Lithium Corp. ("FCL" or the "Company") (TSXV: FCLI; OTCQB: FCLIF, FSE: K0Q), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing products, is pleased to announce that an Ace Hardware franchise operator in Georgia has become the second U.S. retail partner to carry FCL-X™, the Company's proprietary lithium-ion battery fire suppression agent, expanding consumer access to advanced fire safety solutions across residential markets. Ace Hardware operates one of the largest retail hardware footprints in the United States, with approximately 5,800 locally owned and operated stores across all 50 states and more than 70 countries worldwide through its independent retailer network. The platform provides deep penetration across suburban, rural, and urban communities, making it one of the most widely accessible retail channels for hardware and home safety in North America. The addition of Ace Hardware franchise operators follows growing U.S. consumer demand for lithium-ion battery fire safety solutions, driven by the rapid expansion of battery-powered consumer devices, including e-bikes, power tools, lawn equipment, home energy storage systems, and electric vehicles. Unlike traditional structure fires, lithium-ion battery fires can escalate rapidly into thermal runaway events, producing intense heat, toxic smoke, and potential re-ignition risks that are difficult to control using conventional extinguishing agents.1 Fire safety agencies across North America have increasingly highlighted the challenge posed by these incidents as adoption of battery-powered devices continues to accelerate.2 Recent residential incidents have underscored the risk environment. In New York City alone, lithium-ion battery-related fires have resulted in hundreds of incidents annually, including multiple fatalities and significant property damage in multi-unit dwellings.3 In another widely reported case, an e-bike battery fire in a San Jose residential building resulted in a fatality due to toxic smoke exposure and rapid fire escalation.4 "These incidents are no longer rare edge cases—they are becoming a recurring household safety issue," said Jeremy Gove, Director of Marketing of the Georgia-based Ace Hardware retailer owned cooperative. "Every home now contains multiple lith...

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