Mr. Michael Moraca reports

ALGOMA STEEL GROUP INC. REPORTS UNPLANNED OUTAGE AT LAKE SUPERIOR POWER PLANT

Algoma Steel Group Inc. has experienced an unplanned outage at its Lake Superior power generating facility. One of the LSP turbine units detected an abnormal condition and was automatically taken off-line. The remaining LSP units were not affected.

The company's technical teams, together with external specialists, are on site assessing the condition of the affected equipment and evaluating various alternatives available to the company and developing an appropriate plan to facilitate timely repairs. The company is also bringing forward previously scheduled LSP and other operating maintenance during this period to reduce future planned downtime.

Because LSP supplies electricity to Algoma's steelmaking operations, the company has suspended production at its electric arc furnace. Downstream finishing and shipping activities continue. Based on current inventory and order positions, the company does not expect a significant impact on its ability to meet committed customer delivery dates. However, the company expects future shipment volumes may be affected by the outage.

Algoma is engaged with the independent electricity system operator to evaluate alternative on-site power supply arrangements that would enable a restart of EAF operations while LSP repairs are under way.

Simultaneously, Algoma is working with GE Vernova under its long-term contracted service agreement, which was put in place to provide support in this type of situation, to mobilize and commission its contracted spare turbine at the site, which the company expects will support a return to normal operating conditions at LSP.

The company is currently assessing the potential duration of the outage and the associated operational and financial impacts. Based on the current assessment, the company expects the EAF outage to last no more than 21 days, reflecting the anticipated timeline to commission the contracted spare turbine and restore normal operating conditions at LSP. The company is also pursuing an alternative on-site power supply arrangement with the IESO, which, if approved, could enable EAF operations to restart within approximately 10 days.

Algoma will provide a further update when the assessment is completed and a timeline for the restart of EAF operations is established.

About Algoma Steel Group Inc.

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Algoma is a leading Canadian producer of high-quality plate and sheet steel products, proudly supporting critical sectors, including energy, defence, automotive, shipbuilding and infrastructure. Guided by a purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada.

With the transition to electric arc furnace steelmaking and a modernized plate mill, Algoma is redefining how steel is made in Canada. Powered by Ontario's clean electricity grid, this transformation represents one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70 per cent once fully transitioned. These advancements provide stability for continued investment in diversification projects aligned with Canada's evolving needs.

This new chapter also introduces Volta, the brand for all steel produced through Algoma's EAF technology. Volta delivers the same trusted performance customers rely on, with significantly lower emissions -- produced safely, sustainably and proudly in Canada.

Building on more than a century of steelmaking expertise, Algoma continues to invest in its people, processes and technologies to strengthen domestic supply chains and deliver responsible, Canadian-made steel that helps build a better tomorrow.

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