Canada Nickel Confirms High Grade Near-Surface Mineralization at Texmont

Highlights

Nine of first twelve holes with intervals of greater than 1% nickel
First twelve holes confirm high grade mineralization over 400 metres of strike length that remains open to the north and at depth
High grade intervals within thick mineralized sections include:
Hole 22-03: 5.2 metres of 2.60% nickel within 21.0 metres of 1.22% nickel within 91.5 metres of 0.50% nickel from 58.5 metres
Hole 22-06: 4.0 metres of 2.43% nickel within 12.0 metres of 1.45% nickel within 28.0 metres of 0.77% nickel from 76.5 metres

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (" Canada Nickel " or the " Company ") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced assay results from the first twelve holes of its initial drill program at the Texmont property that confirm high grade, near-surface nickel mineralization. Texmont is located 36 kilometres south of Timmins .

The Company has drilled a total of 39 holes and 9,670 metres, completing its initial phase to support the development of a mineral resource at Texmont expected to be delivered later this year.

Mark Selby , Chair & CEO of Canada Nickel Company, said, "We are excited by the results of our initial phase of drilling and assay results at Texmont which confirm our thesis of near-surface, high grade intervals of nickel that is present within thick mineralized sections, which support the potential for near-term, smaller scale, open pit production. This near-term production potential is highly complementary to our large-scale Crawford and regional nickel sulphide project."

Texmont Nickel Property

The Texmont Property is located 36 kilometres south of Timmins . It is considered to be a komatiite flow rather than a dunite sill with sections of highly mineralized peridotite and dimensions approximately 1.2 kilometres long by up to 150 metres wide (see Figure 1).

Canada Nickel has drilled 39 drill holes to date, 34 of which targeted the known mineralization and five of which targeted a possible north extension (Figure 2). This news release contains the assay results from the first 12 holes totaling 3,204 metres (see Tables 1,2). Historic drilling confirms the mineralization pinches out to the south but remains open to the north and at depth. Further drilling to the north of the former mine shaft intersected thick sections of mineralized peridotite but assay results are not yet available. This drilling is expected to be incorporated, along with historic drilling by Fletcher Nickel (which drilled 28,883 metres from 2006-2008) into an initial resource estimate to be released later this year.

Table 1: Texmont exploration drilling results high grade highlights

Hole ID	From	To	Length*	Ni	Co	Pd	Pt	S
	(m)	(m)	(m)	( %)	( %)	(g/t)	(g/t)	( %)
TEX22-01	22.0	44.1	22.1	0.52	0.01	0.042	0.036	0.34
TEX22-02	10.5	56.2	45.7	0.55	0.02	0.041	0.033	0.45
*Including*	27.0	33.0	6.0	1.08	0.03	0.094	0.079	0.66
TEX22-03	58.5	150.0	91.5	0.50	0.01	0.031	0.023	0.45
*Including*	129.0	150.0	21.0	1.22	0.03	0.108	0.070	1.09
*Including*	138.8	144.0	5.2	2.60	0.06	0.265	0.226	2.46
*And*	131.0	132.0	0.5	6.85	0.16	0.513	0.055	5.97
TEX22-04	127.3	161.5	34.2	0.56	0.02	0.046	0.046	0.33
*Including*	145.5	151.0	4.4	0.99	0.03	0.073	0.056	0.61
TEX22-05	201.0	226.0	25.0	0.48	0.02	0.036	0.028	0.54
*including*	219.0	226.0	7.0	0.74	0.02	0.063	0.048	0.85
TEX22-06	76.5	105	28.5	0.77	0.02	0.065	0.071	0.91
*including*	82.5	94.5	12.0	1.45	0.04	0.137	0.156	1.74
*including*	88.0	92.0	4.0	2.43	0.06	0.246	0.314	2.94
*including*	90.1	90.6	0.5	10.6	0.25	1.200	1.680	12.4
TEX22-07	106.5	132.0	25.5	0.50	0.02	0.030	0.024	0.61
*including*	106.5	114.0	7.5	0.79	0.02	0.068	0.046	0.97
TEX22-08	70.7	84.0	13.3	0.51	0.02	0.033	0.024	0.48
*including*	70.7	74.0	3.3	1.12	0.03	0.097	0.065	1.13
TEX22-11	93.0	139.5	46.5	0.57	0.02	0.036	0.033	0.67
*including*	94.5	109.5	15.0	1.06	0.03	0.081	0.073	1.32

* True widths are unknown

Table 2: Texmont exploration drilling results - downhole average

Hole ID	From	To	Length*	Ni	Co	Pd	Pt	Cr	Fe	S
	(m)	(m)	(m)	( %)	( %)	(g/t)	(g/t)	( %)	( %)	( %)
TEX22-01	8.3	249.0	240.7	0.29	0.01	0.015	0.014	0.17	6.01	0.44
TEX22-02	6.0	126.0	120.0	0.34	0.01	0.021	0.019	0.12	5.35	0.47
TEX22-03	1.8	150.0	148.2	0.40	0.01	0.021	0.017	0.14	5.26	0.39
TEX22-04	127.3	307.5	200.2	0.31	0.01	0.019	0.017	0.15	5.72	0.33
TEX22-05	39.0	401.8	362.8	0.18	0.01	0.010	0.010	0.14	6.75	0.25
Including	189.7	345.5	155.8	0.28	0.01	0.014	0.012	0.13	5.51	0.31
TEX22-06	14.2	300.0	285.8	0.24	0.01	0.013	0.014	0.11	5.97	0.37
TEX22-07	6.0	300.0	294.0	0.24	0.01	0.011	0.011	0.16	6.32	0.45
and	199.8	300.0	100.2	0.33	0.01	0.010	0.009	0.15	5.31	0.47
TEX22-08	9.3	282.0	272.7	0.22	0.01	0.008	0.008	0.15	5.77	0.28
Including	61.5	163.5	102.0	0.31	0.01	0.010	0.009	0.15	5.27	0.33
TEX22-09	9.0	252.0	243.0	0.20	0.01	0.010	0.010	0.14	6.68	0.34
Including	110.0	159.3	49.3	0.35	0.01	0.017	0.013	0.14	5.84	0.49
and	180.0	244.5	64.5	0.28	0.01	0.008	0.008	0.18	5.60	0.39
TEX22-10	7.5	255.0	247.5	0.18	0.01	0.007	0.007	0.16	6.19	0.66
Including	86.5	151.7	65.2	0.25	0.01	0.006	0.006	0.16	5.20	0.22
TEX22-11	6.6	222.8	216.2	0.28	0.01	0.013	0.014	0.18	6.37	0.41
including	93.0	222.8	129.8	0.37	0.01	0.017	0.017	0.16	5.90	0.44
and	236.1	303.0	66.9	0.25	0.01	0.008	0.009	0.15	5.51	0.28
TEX22-12	62.0	141.6	79.6	0.23	0.01	0.007	0.007	0.15	5.27	0.21
and	164.0	211.0	47.0	0.21	0.01	0.006	0.005	0.18	6.12	0.37

TEX22-01 was collared directly over komatiite, and intersected a thick sequence of mineralized peridotite, ending in strongly serpentinized dunite, with minor dykes encountered near the top of the hole. The hole averaged 0.29% Ni over 240.7 metres, including a higher-grade section of 0.52% Ni over 22.1 metres (see Table 3 for all high grade composites, and Table 4 for whole mineralized lengths).

TEX22-02 was collared 100 metres northeast of TEX22-01 and intersected mineralized komatiite 6 metres below surface, intersecting mineralized peridotite for a length of 120.0 metres until encountering gabbro at the lower contact. The hole averaged 0.34% nickel over 120.0 metres, including 0.55% nickel over 45.7 metres from 10.5 metres downhole.

TEX22-03 was collared with an east azimuth 20 metres southwest of the existing mining shaft and intersected mineralized peridotite from 1.8 meters to the end of hole at 150.0 metres. The hole averaged 0.40% nickel over 148.2 metres, including 1.22% nickel and 0.18 g/t Pt+Pd over 21.0 metres.

TEX22-04 was collared within the hanging wall intersecting mafic volcanics and then gabbro before encountering mineralized peridotite. The mineralized peridotite averaged 0.31% Ni over 200.2 metres, including 0.56% Ni over 34.2 metres. The hole intersected the footwall, ending in mafic volcanics and giving a good indication of the overall thickness of the mineralized ultramafics.

TEX22-05 was collared in hanging wall mafic volcanics and was aimed to cut across the strike length of the mineralized komatiite. The hole intersected 362.8 metres of peridotite averaging 0.18% Ni over 362.8 metres, including 42.0 metres of 0.41% nickel. A few minor dykes were encountered within the hole.

TEX22-06 was drilled 100 m southeast of TEX22-03 in komatiite and intersected mineralized peridotite, with minor intersections of late dykes. The hole averaged 0.24% nickel over 285.8 metres, including a high-grade section of 1.45% nickel and 0.28 g/t Pt+Pd over 12.0 metres.

TEX22-07 was collared 100 southeast of TEX22-03, intersecting komatiite followed by a moderate to strongly mineralized peridotite, interrupted by minor diabase dykes. The hole averaged 0.24% Ni over 294.0 metres including 0.33% Ni over 100.2 metres and 0.41% Ni over 43.5 metres.

TEX22-08 was collared 50 metres south of TEX22-07 and drilled to the west. The hole started in komatiite and continued into peridotite, ending in peridotite. The hole averaged 0.22% Ni over 272.7 metres including 0.31% Ni over 100.2 metres.

TEX22-09 was collared at the same location as TEX22-08 but at a steeper dip (-70 ^o versus -50 ^o ). The hole started in komatiite and continued into peridotite, ending in peridotite. Mineralization averaged 0.20% Ni over 243.0 metres, including 0.28% Ni over 64.5 metres and 0.35% Ni over 49.3 metres.

TEX22-10 was collared 50 metres south of TEX22-08 and intersected a thick section of mineralized peridotite interrupted by a minor sliver of metasedimentary rocks. The hole averaged 0.18% Ni over 247.5 metres including 0.24% over 75.0 metres.

TEX22-11 was collared at the same location as TEX22-10 but drilled at a steeper angle. The hole intersected two sections of mineralized peridotite, 0.28% Ni over 216.2 metres and 66.9 metres of 0.25% Ni, with the intervals separated by metasedimentary rocks. The upper mineralized interval included a higher-grade section of 129.8 metres of 0.37% and 19.5 metres of 0.96% Ni.

TEX22-12 was collared 50 metres south of TEX22-10 and intersected 2 sections of mineralized peridotite separated by metasediments, the upper section averaging 0.23% Ni over 79.5 metres, and the lower section averaging 0.21% Ni over 47.0 metres.

Table 1: Texmont Drillhole Orientation

Hole ID	Easting (mE)	Northing (mN)	Azimuth (⁰)	Dip (⁰)	Length (m)
TXT22-01	484872	5334590	270	-78	249
TXT22-02	484872	5334590	270	-50	126
TXT22-03	484802	5334530	90	-65	150
TXT22-04	484985	5334595	270	-50	345
TXT22-05	485012	5334504	270	-50	420
TXT22-06	484890	5334471	270	-50	300
TXT22-07	484890	5334471	270	-70	300
TXT22-08	484855	5334421	270	-50	282
TXT22-09	484855	5334420	270	-70	252
TXT22-10	484850	5334364	270	-48	255
TXT23-11	484850	5334364	270	-65	303
TXT23-12	484830	5334318	270	-52	222

Assays, Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Drilling and Assay

Edwin Escarraga , MSc, P.Geo., a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for the on-going drilling and sampling program, including quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC). The core is collected from the drill in sealed core trays and transported to the core logging facility. The core is marked and sampled at 1.5 metre lengths and cut with a diamond blade saw. One set of samples is transported in secured bags directly from the Canada Nickel core shack to Actlabs Timmins, while a second set of samples is securely shipped to SGS Lakefield for preparation, with analysis performed at SGS Burnaby or SGS Callao ( Peru ). All are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs. Analysis for precious metals (gold, platinum, and palladium) are completed by Fire Assay while analysis for nickel, cobalt, sulphur and other elements are performed using a peroxide fusion and ICP-OES analysis. Certified standards and blanks are inserted at a rate of 3 QA/QC samples per 20 core samples making a batch of 60 samples that are submitted for analysis.

Qualified Person and Data Verification

Stephen J. Balch P.Geo . (ON), VP Exploration of Canada Nickel and a "qualified person" as is defined by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of Canada Nickel Company Inc.

The magnetic images shown in this press release were created from Canada Nickel's interpretation of datasets provided by the Ontario Geological Survey.

About Canada Nickel Company

Canada Nickel Company Inc. is advancing the next generation of nickel-sulphide projects to deliver nickel required to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless-steel markets. Canada Nickel Company has applied in multiple jurisdictions to trademark the terms NetZero Nickel ^TM , NetZero Cobalt ^TM , NetZero Iron ^TM and is pursuing the development of processes to allow the production of net zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products. Canada Nickel provides investors with leverage to nickel in low political risk jurisdictions. Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins-Cochrane mining camp. For more information, please visit www.canadanickel.com.

For further information, please contact:
Mark Selby
Chair and CEO
Phone: 647-256-1954
Email: info@canadanickel.com

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, drill and exploration results relating to the target properties described herein (the "Properties"), the potential of the Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project and the Properties, timing of economic studies and mineral resource estimates, the ability to sell marketable materials, strategic plans, including future exploration and development results, and corporate and technical objectives. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon several assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could affect the outcome include, among others: future prices and the supply of metals, the future demand for metals, the results of drilling, inability to raise the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the property, environmental liabilities (known and unknown), general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, results of exploration programs, risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, failure to obtain regulatory or shareholder approvals, and the impact of COVID-19 related disruptions in relation to the Company's business operations including upon its employees, suppliers, facilities and other stakeholders. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof. Canada Nickel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Canada Nickel Achieves Best Drill Results to Date at Reid

Highlights

Best Reid interval to date – 661 metres of 0.29% nickel including 100 metres of 0.42% nickel and 40 metres of 0.51% nickel in REI-24-35
All 8 holes targeting Reid Central Core intersected core lengths greater than 620 metres with average grades of 0.21% to 0.29% nickel

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (" Canada Nickel " or the " Company ") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) is pleased to announce positive assay results from its ongoing 2024 exploration program at its Reid property, located 37 kilometres northwest of Timmins, Ontario .

Hole ID	From (m)	To (m)	Length (m)*	Ni %	Co %	Pd g/t	Pt g/t	Cr %	Fe %	S %
Central Core
REI24-27	27.2	702.0	674.8	0.27	0.012	0.013	0.008	0.67	5.62	0.076
including	60.0	94.5	34.5	0.30	0.013	0.024	0.007	0.66	5.76	0.110
REI24-28	18.6	705.0	686.4	0.26	0.012	0.010	0.006	0.84	5.90	0.023
including	235.5	250.5	15.0	0.30	0.012	0.006	0.008	0.87	5.46	0.025
REI24-29	54.0	568.6	514.6	0.23	0.010	0.011	0.008	0.63	6.59	0.028
and	642.6	696.0	53.4	0.24	0.014	0.017	0.011	0.85	7.46	0.026
REI24-30	30.0	702.0	672.0	0.24	0.013	0.014	0.010	0.70	6.79	0.060
including	633.0	640.5	7.5	0.42	0.018	0.080	0.040	0.63	8.13	0.288
and	664.5	673.5	9.0	0.37	0.019	0.071	0.046	0.51	8.75	0.275
REI24-31	28.0	648.4	620.4	0.22	0.013	0.013	0.009	0.61	6.85	0.072
including	31.5	340.5	309.0	0.27	0.012	0.010	0.006	0.71	6.11	0.074
including	39.0	52.0	13.0	0.41	0.014	0.026	0.014	0.69	5.68	0.075
and	279.0	306.0	27.0	0.29	0.014	0.016	0.005	0.68	7.61	0.131
REI24-32	21.0	696.0	675.0	0.21	0.012	0.008	0.007	0.71	6.43	0.034
including	166.5	421.5	255.0	0.25	0.011	0.005	0.004	0.89	5.57	0.038
REI24-35	40.5	702.0	661.5	0.29	0.012	0.018	0.013	0.69	5.67	0.052
including	340.5	361.5	21.5	0.34	0.013	0.221	0.094	0.66	5.85	0.074
and	601.5	702.0	100.5	0.42	0.015	0.035	0.019	0.59	6.26	0.123
including	645.0	685.5	40.5	0.51	0.015	0.040	0.023	0.59	6.21	0.149
REI24-37	42.2	697.5	655.3	0.24	0.013	0.012	0.009	0.57	6.28	0.032
including	42.2	312.0	269.8	0.27	0.013	0.023	0.018	0.60	6.19	0.029
including	202.5	219.0	16.5	0.41	0.015	0.241	0.146	0.49	7.16	0.093
REI24-38	27.0	702.0	675.0	0.22	0.012	0.024	0.018	0.63	6.55	0.045
including	238.0	550.5	312.5	0.26	0.012	0.048	0.035	0.69	6.04	0.056
including	301.5	327.0	25.5	0.32	0.012	0.009	0.006	0.78	5.97	0.078
and	510.0	540	30	0.33	0.012	0.174	0.229	0.74	6.16	0.103
Central Dyke Corridor
REI24-23	24.0	303.0	279.0	0.18	0.014	0.010	0.012	0.53	7.82	0.016
and	343.8	564.0	220.2	0.25	0.013	0.010	0.006	0.77	7.47	0.038
REI24-24	78.9	94.9	16.0	0.27	0.012	0.067	0.024	0.68	5.89	0.098
and	174.1	247.2	73.1	0.25	0.012	0.006	0.005	0.83	5.61	0.036
and	260.0	627.0	367.0	0.24	0.011	0.004	0.007	0.85	5.79	0.063
and	674.0	705.0	31.0	0.19	0.012	0.003	0.006	0.55	7.32	0.028
REI24-25	28.0	312.0	284.0	0.18	0.013	0.009	0.011	0.58	7.64	0.035
and	322.7	717.0	394.3	0.23	0.012	0.008	0.007	0.78	6.13	0.034
REI24-26	30.6	106.5	75.9	0.27	0.011	0.016	0.013	0.77	5.47	0.034
and	122.9	280.0	157.1	0.20	0.013	0.050	0.018	0.56	7.65	0.033
and	321.4	488.5	167.1	0.20	0.014	0.024	0.016	0.50	8.25	0.032

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Canada Nickel Announces Results from Crawford PGM Zone Infill Drilling Campaign

Highlights

Successful infill drilling campaign targeted PGM Zones at Crawford with 45 holes intersecting drill intervals of > 1g/t palladium + platinum
Results include:
- 2.19 g/t palladium + platinum over core length of 76.5 metres in Crawford Main Zone including 3.90 g/t over core length of 13.5 metres
- 1.15 g/t palladium + platinum over 38.5 metres in Crawford East Zone including 2.94 g/t over core length of 4.5 metres
PGM results will be included in development of a Crawford PGM Zone resource estimate and incorporated into the Crawford nickel mine plan

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (" Canada Nickel " or the " Company ") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced additional results from its drilling program targeting the PGM zones that occur along the Crawford Main and East Zone boundaries and within the existing mine plan outlined in the Crawford Nickel Project feasibility study.

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Canada Nickel Closes Previously Announced US$15 Million Loan Facility with Auramet International, Inc.

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (" Canada Nickel " or the " Company ") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced that it has closed a secured loan facility with Auramet International, Inc. ("Auramet") of US$15 million previously announced on June 24, 2024 .

The loan is due January 9, 2025 , carries an interest rate of 1.00% per month, and is subject to a 2.5% arrangement fee. At closing, Auramet also received 750,000 1-year warrants with a strike price of $1.42 per common share. The loan is subject to such terms and conditions including certain specified positive and negative covenants that are customary for a transaction of this nature. The warrants and the underlying shares are subject to a four month hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Company expects to use the proceeds from the loan for working capital purposes.

About Auramet

Auramet is one of the largest physical precious metals merchants in the world with over US$20 billion in annual revenues and which provides a full range of services to all participants in the precious metals supply chain. Auramet is a private company established in 2004 by seasoned professionals who have assembled a global team of industry specialists with over 350 years combined industry experience. Their business consists of three main activities: physical metals trading, metals merchant banking (including direct lending) and project finance advisory services. The company has built a consistently successful and prominent franchise in the metals space on the back of an experienced management team that has proven to be innovative and capable of delivering the highest quality service to participants in the sector. In fiscal year 2023 it purchased over 7 million ounces of gold, 126 million ounces of silver and 3 million ounces of PGMs, and has provided term financing facilities in excess of US$1 billion to date. Auramet is looking to grow its capital investment business in equity, royalties and streams in the precious metals and battery related metals mining space. Auramet is proud to have been awarded a Gold Medal the past two years for its ESG commitment by EcoVadis, the most trusted provider of ESG ratings with a network of more than 90,000 rated companies. For more information on Auramet, please visit www.auramet.com .

About Canada Nickel Company

Canada Nickel Company Inc. is advancing the next generation of nickel-sulphide projects to deliver nickel required to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless steel markets. Canada Nickel Company has applied in multiple jurisdictions to trademark the terms NetZero Nickel™, NetZero Cobalt™, NetZero Iron™ and is pursuing the development of processes to allow the production of net zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products. Canada Nickel provides investors with leverage to nickel in low political risk jurisdictions. Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins - Cochrane mining camp. For more information, please visit www.canadanickel.com .

For further information, please contact:

Mark Selby
CEO
Phone: 647-256-1954
Email: info@canadanickel.com

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, the use of proceeds from the loan, the ability of the Company to deliver nickel required to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless steel markets, and the development of processes to allow the production of net zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Canada Nickel to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are no assurances that Crawford will be placed into production. Factors that could affect the outcome include, among others: inability to repay the loan or comply with the covenants set out in the loan agreement; the actual results of development activities; project delays; inability to raise the funds necessary to complete development; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; future prices of metals or project costs could differ substantially and make any commercialization uneconomic; availability of alternative nickel sources or substitutes; actual nickel recovery; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in applicable laws; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, labour disputes, the availability and productivity of skilled labour and other risks of the mining industry; political instability, terrorism, insurrection or war; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, necessary permitting or in the completion of development or construction activities; mineral resource estimates relating to Crawford could prove to be inaccurate for any reason whatsoever; additional but currently unforeseen work may be required to advance to the feasibility stage; and even if Crawford goes into production, there is no assurance that operations will be profitable. Although Canada Nickel has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and Canada Nickel disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Hole ID	Easting (mE)	Northing (mN)	Azimuth (⁰)	Dip (⁰)	Length (m)
REI24-23	456758	5404333	135	-55	564
REI24-24	457157	5404317	0	-60	705
REI24-25	457345	5404725	180	-60	717
REI24-26	457350	5404200	258	-50	528
REI24-27	456165	5403790	0	-60	702
REI24-28	456960	5404500	180	-70	705
REI24-29	457555	5403900	0	-55	696
REI24-30	457350	5404450	180	-60	702
REI24-31	456365	5404000	0	-60	648
REI24-32	456960	5404500	315	-60	705
REI24-35	456960	5404100	180	-60	702
REI24-37	457765	5404100	180	-60	697
REI24-38	456365	5403800	180	-60	702

Hole ID	Easting (mE)	Northing (mN)	Azimuth (⁰)	Dip (⁰)	Length (m)
CR24-345	473300	5409950	356	-60	402
CR24-344	473205	5409985	0	-90	366
CR24-342	473373	5410260	170	-45	397
CR24-341	473833	5408690	0	-75	540
CR24-340	473278	5410290	173	-42	462
CR24-338	473610	5409950	0	-70	252
CR24-336	473827	5409967	0	-78	270
CR24-335	473950	5410000	0	-50	201
CR24-334A	473681	5408782	12	-70	372
CR24-333	474215	5409965	340	-77	236
CR24-332	474180	5410015	0	-72	252
CR24-331	473555	5408774	15	-74	501
CR24-330	474350	5409905	320	-80	450
CR24-329	473265	5408895	45	-70	450
CR24-328	474460	5409970	335	-55	231
CR24-327	473265	5408895	14	-66	351
CR24-326	474515	5409895	0	-80	273
CR24-325	474600	5409925	0	-80	201
CR24-324	472837	5409083	35	-55	351
CR24-323	474600	5409925	0	-50	261
CR24-322	474715	5409905	0	-80	306
CR24-321	474770	5409965	5	-75	300
CR24-320	474820	5409900	0	-80	270
CR24-319	474915	5409940	5	-84	171
CR24-318	474915	5409940	5	-50	204
CR24-317	475120	5409900	0	-80	300
CR24-316	475120	5409900	0	-50	207
CR24-315	473682	5410225	172	-54	399
CR22-298	473564	5410008	0	-55	252
CR22-296	473374	5409984	2	-70	201
CR22-295	473374	5409984	2	-50	282
CR22-294	475434	5409927	0	-70	192
CR22-291	475204	5409922	10	-50	210
CR22-288	474805	5409925	2	-70	171
CR22-287	474806	5409923	4	-50	252
CR22-286	474705	5409932	2	-70	180
CR22-285	474705	5409932	2	-50	252
CR22-284	474504	5409940	2	-50	261
CR22-283	474504	5409939	2	-75	222
CR22-282	474303	5409955	2	-75	222
CR22-281	474303	5409956	2	-50	252
CR22-272	473764	5408865	172	-82	651
CR22-267	474606	5410009	180	-75	650
CR22-265	474403	5410013	180	-75	577
CR22-257	473644	5408751	355	-45	354

Mineral Resource Estimate										Contained Metal
DOMAIN	CLASS	TONNES (Mt)	Ni (%)	Co (%)	Fe (%)	Cr (%)	S (%)	Pd (g/t)	Pt (g/t)	Ni (kt)	Co (kt)	Fe (Mt)	Cr (kt)	S (kt)	Pd (koz)	Pt (koz)
MAIN	Indicated	81.3	0.25	0.011	5.2	0.24	0.056	0.0029	0.0045	201.8	8.6	4.2	193.6	45.6	7.7	11.8
MAIN	Inferred	357.5	0.25	0.011	5.2	0.23	0.063	0.0040	0.0053	885.4	38.0	18.6	835.4	224.9	45.7	60.6

1.	The independent Qualified Person for the Mineral Resource Estimate, as defined by NI 43-101, is Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., PGO #0183), of Caracle Creek International Consulting Inc. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Estimate is July 15, 2024.
2.	The quantity and grade of reported Inferred Resources in this Mineral Resource Estimate are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred Resources as Indicated or Measured. However, it is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.
3.	A cut-off grade of 0.10% Ni was used for the Main Domain (combined high- and low-grade estimated domains). Cut-offs were determined on the basis of core assay geostatistics and drill core lithologies for the deposit, and by comparison to analogous deposit types.
4.	Geological and block models for the Mineral Resource Estimate used data from a total of 22 surface drill holes, completed by CNC in 2022-2024. The drill hole database was validated prior to resource estimation and QA/QC checks were made using industry-standard control charts for blanks, core duplicates and commercial certified reference material inserted into assay batches by CNC and by comparison of umpire assays performed at a second laboratory.
5.	Estimates have been rounded to two significant figures.
6.	The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared following the CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines (November 29, 2019) and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves (May 19, 2014).
7.	The geological model as applied to the Mineral Resource Estimate comprises three mineralized domains hosted by variably serpentinized ultramafic rocks: a relatively higher-grade core (dunite) and two, western and eastern, lower-grade envelopes (peridotite). Individual wireframes were created for each domain in Leapfrog Geo 2023.2.3 software.
8.	A 20 m x 20 m x 15 m block model was created, and samples were composited at 7.5 m intervals. Grade estimation from drill hole data was carried out for Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, S, Pd and Pt using the Ordinary Kriging interpolation method in Isatis 2024.04 software.
9.	The mineral resource estimates have been revised to include a conceptual pit envelope constraint that was developed using the following optimization parameters. Metal prices used were US$21,000/t nickel, US$40,000/t cobalt, US$325/t magnetite, US$1,350/oz palladium, and US$1,150/oz platinum. Different pit slopes were used for each layer (in degrees): 9.5 in clay, 11.6 in sand, and 45.0 in rock. Exchange rate utilized was US$/C$ at $0.75. Mining costs utilized different values for overburden (clay, gravel), selective mining, and bulk mining, ranging from C$1.62 to C$3.28/t mined. Processing costs and general and administration costs for a 60 ktpd operation (similar to the initial stage of Crawford) were C$8.40/t. Based on the range of grade and ratio of sulphur to nickel, calculated recovery averages 49% for Ni, 56% for Fe, 5% for Co and 21% for Pt and Pd.
10.	Grade estimation was validated by comparison of input and output statistics (Nearest Neighbour and Inverse Distance Squared methods), swath plot analysis, cross-plots of declustered samples against the nearest OK estimate, and by visual inspection of the assay data, block model, and grade shells in cross-sections.
11.	Density estimation was carried out for the mineralized domains using the Ordinary Kriging interpolation method, on the basis of 954 specific gravity measurements collected during the core logging process, using the same block model parameters of the grade estimation. As a reference, the average estimated density value within dunite is 2.62 g/cm ³ (t/m ³ ), while peridotite domains yielded averages of 2.69 g/cm ³ (t/m ³ ) in the west and 2.75 g/cm ³ (t/m ³ ) in the east.

Element	Units	Nickel Sulphate Crystals
Element	Units	Baptiste Typical Sample	Target Specification ¹
Nickel	wt%	>22	>22
Aluminum	ppm
Arsenic	ppm
Calcium	ppm	2
Cadmium	ppm
Cobalt	ppm	2
Chromium	ppm
Copper	ppm
Iron	ppm	1
Potassium	ppm
Magnesium	ppm	1
Manganese	ppm
Sodium	ppm
Lead	ppm
Silicon	ppm
Zinc	ppm	1
Note 1: Based on review of industrially available products and battery producers' requirements

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	Head Grades (%)			Recovery (%)				Concentrate Grades (%)
	Head Grades (%)			Recovery (%)				Ni Conc.		NiCr Conc.
	Ni	S	Fe	Ni	Co	Fe	Cr	Ni	Co	Fe	Cr	Ni
Actual	0.29	0.04	5.1	47	1	57	31	60	0.10	55	4.2	0.62
Modelled	-	-	-	43	4	58	28	40	0.23	55	3.7	0.72
Difference	-	-	-	+4	-3	-1	+3	+20	-0.13	0	+0.5	-0.10

	Head Grades (%)			Total Recoveries (%)				Recovery Performance (%) Actual - Modelled
	Head Grades (%)			Total Recoveries (%)				Recovery Performance (%) Actual - Modelled
Sample ID	Ni	S	Fe	Ni	Co	Fe	Cr	Ni	Co	Fe	Cr
CNS-001	0.17	0.03	6.9	55	1.5	60	14	17	-3	-3	-19
CNS-002	0.27	0.04	5.6	54	4.9	52	34	10	1	-4	5
CNS-003	0.26	0.01	5.3	23	0.5	44	28	-4.6	-4	-12	-1
CNS-005	0.27	0.09	5.7	71	5.2	49	28	14	-5	-3	0
CNS-006	0.30	0.05	5.5	67	4.7	61	35	17	1	6	6
CNS-007	0.28	0.04	5.5	43	0.7	59	32	-0.3	-3	4	4
CNS-008	0.18	0.01	7.5	36	1.1	55	31	7.9	-3	-8	0
CNS-009	0.27	0.01	5.2	33	2.0	47	29	5.0	-2	-16	-2
CNS-010	0.20	0.02	7.7	42	0.7	63	37	10	-3	3	8
CNS-011	0.16	0.03	7.4	60	1.5	61	20	23	-3	-1	-13
Average	0.23	0.03	6.2	48	2.3	55	29	10	-2	-3	-1

Special Resolution: the full text of which is set forth in Appendix "A" to the management information circular of Lumina dated May 14, 2025 (the "Circular"), approving, among other things, a plan of arrangement under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) involving Lumina Gold Corp., CMOC Singapore Pte. Ltd., and 1536188 B.C. Ltd. ("Acquireco")
	Outcome of Vote	*For*	*Against*
By Shareholders.	Approved	319,473,072 (99.76%)	780,679 (0.24%)
By Securityholders, voting as a single class.	Approved	354,386,404 (99.78%)	780,679 (0.22%)
By Shareholders (excluding votes attached to the Shares required to be excluded for the purposes of "minority approval" under MI 61-101).	Approved	292,613,632 (99.73%)	780,679 (0.27%)

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Hole ID	X	Y	Z	Azi	Dip	Depth	From (m)	To (m)	Interval (m)	Cu (%)	Au (g/t)	Ag (g/t)	CuEq (%)
CB-25-108	554726	5509910	398	90	-47	660	337.3	339.7	2.4	2.9	0.3	10.3	3.2
						&	395.6	396.5	0.8	5.1	0.3	18.4	5.5
						&	472.9	475.3	2.4	2.3	0.2	7.7	2.5
CB-25-109	554876	5509948	400	77	-54	525	184.7	186.8	2.1	3.1	0.2	13.0	3.3
CB-25-117	554721	5509892	401	108	-63	558	457.5	460.0	2.5	4.0	0.1	11.7	4.1
CB-25-118	554721	5509892	401	112	-71	648	545.0	554.1	9.1	4.1	0.3	14.4	4.4
						Including	549.6	553.1	3.4	7.0	0.4	24.9	7.6
CB-25-119	554618	5510020	394	119	-57	661	573.3	576.1	2.8	4.6	0.4	14.6	5.0
CB-25-120	554618	5510020	394	108	-66	657	626.0	628.8	2.8	3.8	0.2	16.3	4.1
CB-25-121	554618	5510020	394	117	-63	659	618.2	620.3	2.0	1.9	0.3	8.8	2.2
CB-25-122	554618	5510020	394	105	-62	633	583.8	589.5	5.8	4.4	0.8	28.1	5.3

Deposit	Category	Tonnes (k)	Cu Grade (%)	Au Grade (g/t)	Cu Metal (kt)	Au Metal (koz)	CuEq Grade (%)
Corner Bay (2022)	Indicated	2,700	2.7	0.3	71	22	2.9
Corner Bay (2022)	Inferred	5,900	3.4	0.3	201	51	3.6
Devlin (2022)	Measured	120	2.7	0.3	3	1	2.9
	Indicated	660	2.1	0.2	14	4	2.3
	Measured & Indicated	780	2.2	0.2	17	5	2.4
	Inferred	480	1.8	0.2	9	3	2.0
Joe Mann (2022)	Inferred	610	0.2	6.8	1	133	5.5
Cedar Bay (2018)	Indicated	130	1.6	9.4	2	39	8.9
Cedar Bay (2018)	Inferred	230	2.1	8.3	5	61	8.5
Total	Measured & Indicated	3,600	2.5	0.6	90	66	3.0
Total	Inferred	7,200	3.0	1.1	216	248	3.8

Criteria	JORC Code explanation	Commentary
Sampling techniques	Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.	All drilling conducted by Cygnus Metals at the Chibougamau Project was completed under the supervision of a registered professional geologist as a Qualified Person (QP) who is responsible and accountable for the planning, execution, and supervision of all exploration activity as well as the implementation of quality assurance programs and reporting. All Cygnus drilling reported is NQ size (47.8 mm diameter).
	Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representativity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.	All sample collection, core logging, and specific gravity determinations were completed by Cygnus Metals under the supervision of a professionally qualified registered geologist. NQ core was marked for splitting during logging and is sawn using a diamond core saw with a mounted jig to assure the core is cut lengthwise into equal halves. Half of the cut core is placed in clean individual plastic bags with the appropriate sample tag. QA/QC is done in-house by Cygnus Metals geologists with oversight from the Senior Geologist. The check samples (blanks and standards – 4% of total samples with another 2% of core duplicates taken on half split core) that were inserted into the sample batches are verified against their certified values and are deemed a pass if they are within 3 standard deviations of the certified value. The duplicates are evaluated against each other to determine mineralization distribution (nugget). If there are large discrepancies in the check samples, then the entire batch is requested to be re-assayed. The samples are then placed in bags for shipment to the offsite laboratory's facility. The remaining half of the core is retained and incorporated into Cygnus's secure, core library located on the property.
	Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard' work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay'). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.	Industry standard sampling practices were used with sample lengths ranging from 0.3 m to 1.0 m and respected geological contacts. Sample tags were placed at the beginning of each sample interval and the tag numbers were recorded in an MS Excel database. Sampling practice is considered to be appropriate to the geology and style of mineralisation.
Drilling techniques	Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).	Diamond core was drilled using surface diamond rigs with industry recognised contractors Miikan Drilling. Miikan is a joint venture between Chibougamau Diamond Drilling Ltd., the First Nations community of Ouje-Bougoumou and the First Nations community of Mistissini both located in the Eeyou Istchee territory. Drilling was conducted using NQ core size. Directional surveys have been taken at 50m intervals.
Drill sample recovery	Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.	Diamond core recovery was measured for each run and calculated as a percentage of the drilled interval. Overall, the core recoveries are excellent in the Chibougamau area. As a result, no bias exists.
Logging	Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.	All core was geologically and geotechnically logged. Lithology, veining, alteration and mineralisation are recorded in multiple tables of the drillhole database.
	Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.	Geological logging of core is qualitative and descriptive in nature.
	The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.	100% of the core has been logged.
Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation	If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.	The NQ diameter the core was sawn in half following a sample cutting line determined by geologists during logging and submitted for analysis on nominal 1m intervals or defined by geological boundaries determined by the logging geologist. Each core sample is assigned a tag with a unique identifying number. Sample lengths are typically one metre but can be depending on zone mineralogy and boundaries. This sampling technique is industry standard and deemed appropriate. Sample sizes are considered appropriate to grain size of the materials being sampled.
Quality of assay data and laboratory tests	The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.	Sample (NQ size half core) preparation and fire assay analysis were done at Bureau Veritas Commodities Canada Ltd ("BV") in Timmins, Ontario, and ICP-ES multi-elements analysis was done at BV in Vancouver, B.C. Samples were weighed, dried, crushed to 70% passing 2 mm, split to 250 g, and pulverized to 85% passing 75 µm. Samples are fire assayed for gold (Au) (50 g) and multi-acid digestion ICP-ES finish, for 23 elements (including key elements Ag, Cu, Mo). Samples with visible gold or likely to have gold grains are analysed with metallic screen fire assay. Samples assaying >10.0 g/t Au are re-analysed with a gravimetric finish using a 50 g charge. Samples assaying >10% Cu are re-analysed with a sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-ES analysis using a 0.25 g charge.
	For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.	None used.
	Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established.	At Bureau Veritas, laboratory QC procedures involve the use of internal certified reference material as assay standards, along with blanks, duplicates and replicates.
Verification of sampling and assaying	The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel.	Verification of sampling was made by Cygnus Metals and other professional consultant geologists.
	The use of twinned holes.	No hole is twinned.
	Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.	All logging data was completed, core marked up, logging and sampling data was entered directly into the database. The logged data is stored on the site server directly.
	Discuss any adjustment to assay data.	There was no adjustment to the assay data.
Location of data points	Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.	The location of the drill holes and the aiming points for the orientation of the drill holes were indicated on the ground using identified stakes. The stakes marking the location of the drillholes were set up and located with a Garmin GPS model "GPSmap 62s" (4m accuracy). Surveys are collected using a Reflex EZ-Shot® single-shot electronic instrument with readings collected at intervals of approximately every 30 m downhole plus a reading at the bottom of the hole.
	Specification of the grid system used.	The grid system used is UTM NAD83 (Zone 18).
	Quality and adequacy of topographic control.	A Digital Terrane Model (DTM) has been used to accurately plot the vertical position of the holes, which is considered to provide an adequate level of topographic control.
Data spacing and distribution	Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.	The drill spacing for recent drilling is considered appropriate for this type of exploration. Due to the historic nature and mix of underground and surface drilling the drill hole spacing for historic drill results is highly variable.
	Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.	No resource estimation is made.
	Whether sample compositing has been applied.	No sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure	Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.	Recent drilling is orientated approximately at right angles to the currently interpreted strike of the known interpreted mineralisation. Due to the historic nature of the drilling the drill hole orientation for historic drill results is highly variable.
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure	If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.	No bias is considered to have been introduced by the existing sampling orientation.
Sample security	The measures taken to ensure sample security.	Core was placed in wooden core boxes close to the drill rig by the drilling contractor. The core was collected daily by the drilling contractor and delivered to the secure core logging facility. Access to the core logging facility is limited to Cygnus employees or designates.
Audits or reviews	The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.	No audits or reviews of sampling techniques or data have been undertaken, therefore information on audits or reviews is not yet available.