Canada Nickel Confirms Higher Grade Interval at Reid, Announces Discovery at Sothman

Highlights

Additional assay results confirm scale of discovery at Reid
Higher grade interval at Reid – REI22-07 325 metres of 0.29% nickel including 81 metres of 0.35% nickel
New discovery at Sothman

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (" Canada Nickel " or the " Company ") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced positive drilling results from its ongoing regional exploration drilling campaign at its Reid and Sothman properties.

Mark Selby , Chair & CEO of Canada Nickel, "We continue to have excellent success with our regional exploration program. The latest results provide further confirmation of the potential at Reid with a large higher-grade interval in hole REI22-07 and multiple holes well-mineralized across their entire core lengths. Our targeting approach was further confirmed with another bulk tonnage discovery at Sothman with all five holes intersecting mineralization. These latest results continue to reinforce the success of our geophysical targeting approach and increase the probability of success at our other 20-plus properties within the 42 km ² of geophysical targets. We look forward to drilling our high-grade target at Sothman where historical drilling achieved multiple intervals greater than 1% nickel."

Reid Nickel Property

The Reid Property is located just 16 km southwest of Crawford, or 37 km northwest of Timmins , and contains an ultramafic body with a target geophysical footprint of 3.9 km ² (see Figure 1). Preliminary assay results from our summer/fall drilling program confirms the presence of mineralized dunite, as well as currently undefined higher-grade sections. Partial assay results confirm expected nickel grades (Table 1). Nickel mineralization in serpentinized dunite was found in all 16 holes drilled to date.

This release provides an update with assays from five more holes to a total of eight holes with complete assays. True widths are unknown at this point. Hole REI22-07 collared near the center of the anomaly in dunite containing a series of late dykes and remained in a strongly serpentinized, moderate to strongly mineralized dunite to the end of the hole. The hole averaged 0.29% nickel over 325.5 metres, including a wide higher-grade section with 0.35% nickel over 81.5 metres. The hole then continued through mineralized dunite that averaged 0.27% nickel over the last 132 metres of the hole.

REI22-03 collared in dunite on the east flank of the anomaly and was drilled to the west. The hole intersected 358.4 metres of dunite and finished in dunite, interrupted by a late dyke in the center. The hole shows moderate to strong serpentinization and visible pentlandite-heazlewoodite mineralization averaging 0.24% nickel over 223.1 metres.

REI22-04 collared in peridotite on the east flank of the anomaly 500 metres north of REI22-03, drilling to the northeast. The hole intersected peridotite, followed by dunite only interrupted by minor dykes. The hole averaged 0.19% nickel over 269.8 metres and 0.21% nickel over 79 metres.

REI22-05 collared in dunite and remained in dunite to the end of hole, only interrupted by a small late dyke. The hole was collared near the center of the anomaly and drilled to the west. The hole was strongly serpentinized throughout and averaged 0.24% nickel over 409.5 metres including 0.26% nickel over 55.5 metres.

REI22-08 collared in dunite on the same setup as REI22-03 but drilling to the northwest. The hole remained in dunite to the end of the hole, encountering minor peridotite sections. The hole averaged 0.24% nickel over 372.8 metres, including 0.26% nickel over 63 metres.

Results from the remaining eight holes are still pending, but with the encouraging results as provided in this release, Canada Nickel plans to resume drilling in 2023. The south limb of the anomaly remains to be drilled.

Table 1: Reid exploration drilling results

Hole ID	From	To	Length	Ni	Co	Pd	Pt	Cr	Fe	S
	(m)	(m)	(m)	( %)	( %)	(g/t)	(g/t)	( %)	( %)	( %)
REI22-03	58.6	354.0	295.4	0.24	0.01	0.003	0.003	0.80	5.51	0.04
including	140.8	259.5	118.7	0.25	0.01	0.003	0.003	0.84	5.34	0.04
REI22-04	48.5	318.3	269.8	0.19	0.01	0.005	0.007	0.61	6.31	0.08
and	338.0	417.0	79.0	0.21	0.01	0.010	0.007	0.57	6.30	0.11
REI22-05	52.5	462.0	409.5	0.24	0.01	0.004	0.005	0.76	5.63	0.06
including	380.5	436.0	55.5	0.26	0.01	0.007	0.005	0.82	4.90	0.09
REI22-07	136.5	462.0	325.5	0.29	0.01	0.028	0.010	0.75	5.38	0.08
including	147.0	228.5	81.5	0.35	0.01	0.050	0.015	0.74	5.40	0.10
REI22-08	57.2	430.0	372.8	0.24	0.01	0.004	0.006	0.85	6.11	0.08
including	229.0	292.0	63.0	0.26	0.01	0.003	0.005	0.94	5.59	0.07

Sothman Nickel Property

The Sothman property is located 70 km south of Timmins and contains an ultramafic target that measures 2.2 km east-west by 200 metres north-south (Figure 2).

Five drillholes were drilled on the eastern half of the target anomaly (SOT22-01 to SOT22-05). These holes succeeded in confirming the continuation of ultramafic lithologies, primarily peridotite, with moderate to strong serpentinization and variable amounts of mineralization throughout (see Table 2). Assays from all holes are pending.

Table 2: Sothman Selected lithology intervals

Hole #	From	To	length	Rock Type
SOT22-01	39.7	77.0	37.3	Pyroxenite
SOT22-01	77.0	234.7	157.7	Dunite
SOT22-02	48.3	77.0	33.3	Dunite
	77.0	149.0	72.0	Peridotite
	149.0	201.5	52.5	Dunite
	201.5	266.0	64.5	Peridotite
SOT22-03	39.5	143.0	103.5	Dunite
	143.0	184.9	41.9	Peridotite
SOT22-03	39.5	143.0	103.5	Dunite
SOT22-03	143.0	184.9	41.9	Peridotite
SOT22-04	40.0	90.0	50.0	Peridotite
SOT22-04	117.0	125.0	8.0	Peridotite
SOT22-05	38.0	245.0	207.0	Peridotite
	245.0	315.5	70.5	Dunite
	315.5	353.0	37.5	Peridotite

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 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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Falco Announces Extension of Its Senior Debts

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Luc Lessard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation commented: " The concurrent extensions of the Corporation's senior debts demonstrate the strong relationship and long-standing support of Osisko and Glencore to Falco and the development of the Horne 5 Project. Such extensions provide the Corporation with additional flexibility to pursue the permitting and development of this project".

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"The Ramp Metals team hit a world class gold intercept after only one exploration season on site. Historically, the Rottenstone SW property has not been explored in detail. Saskatchewan is very underexplored in general, which shows the potential for a new gold district. The team will use the data from this mapping and sampling program to help prioritize areas for drill targeting," commented Jordan Black, CEO and Director of Ramp Metals Inc.

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Red Metal Resources Announces Grant of Stock Options

Red Metal Resources Ltd. (CSE: RMES) (OTC Pink: RMESF) (FSE: I660) ("Red Metal" or the "Company") announces the grant of stock options pursuant to the Company's stock option plan to directors, officers, management company employees, and consultants of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,200,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.12 per common share. Pursuant to the terms of the option agreements, 1,200,000 options will vest immediately and will expire two years from the date of grant.

The common shares issuable upon the exercise of the options granted to directors and officers will not be subject to a customary hold period, as permitted by prospectus exemption 2.24 of NI 45-106 in regard to the issuance of the options.

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Canadian Critical Minerals Receives Offer to Purchase Interest in Thierry Mine Project

Canadian Critical Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CCMI) (OTCQB: RIINF) ("CCMI" or the "Company") hereby reports that QC Copper and Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (QCCUF) ("QC Copper") has made an offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of Cuprum Corp. ("Cuprum") in an all-share deal (the "Acquisition"). Cuprum is a private company (formerly Pickle Lake Minerals Inc.) which owns 100% of the Thierry Mine project ("Thierry"). CCMI currently owns 29.9% of Cuprum and is the second largest shareholder. QC Copper currently owns 7.7% of Cuprum. Following the proposed transaction, CCMI's ownership of QC Copper would be 10.4%. This Acquisition, if completed, will establish QC Copper as one of the largest resource developers in Canada, with two multi-billion pound copper deposits in Quebec and Ontario.

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Vertex Minerals Limited Acquires Drill Rig to Advance Exploration, at the High-Grade Reward Gold Mine, Below the Existing Resource

Sydney, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Vertex Minerals Limited (ASX:VTX) (OTCMKTS:VTXXF) is pleased to report the acquisition of a Boart Longyear LM90 underground drill rig, in line with its stated strategy to advance exploration drill works at the high-grade Reward gold mine.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Vertex has acquired a Boart Longyear LM90 underground drill rig to advance exploration at the Reward gold mine below the existing resource

- The Vertex team are planning diamond drill programs for the following:

o Below the current JORC-2012 Reward Resource (see drill collar locations on Figure 1), with the aim of expanding upon the existing resource

o Fosters Exploration Target, and the South Star prospect area

- Acquisition of the LM90 follows an extensive review of the mineralisation potential below the Reward resource, which has only been drilled up to 50m below the Amalgamated Adit. This area targeted is referred to as the 'Reward mid depths' as it is located just 80m to ~200m below the Amalgamated Adit. Refer to figure 1*

- Upon commissioning of the LM90 drill rig, Vertex have planned eight drill holes to target the high-grade Fosters Exploration target

- The LM90 has several advantages well-suited to Vertex's requirements, including:

o The ability to work on surface and underground

o Safe, Semi-automated, with a rod-handler system which allows for less manual handling

o Allows greater flexibility in drilling over a number of resource and exploration areas

o LM 90 rigs are well-established in the industry as safe and reliable underground drill rigs

- Vertex acquiring its own rig has many advantages

o Per-metre drill costs will be significantly less than hiring an external drill contractor

o More control and accuracy over precision of drilling.

o Works well with Job sharing

o Reduces pressure on Mining crew to have drill cuddy availability

o The LM90 rig will be accounted for as an asset on the Vertex balance sheet

Executive Chairman, Roger Jackson, commented: "The acquisition of the LM90 was completed on attractive commercial terms, and followed an extensive review process by the field operations team to acquire a rig that was fit-for-purpose to advance our broader exploration strategy. This is an important development for Vertex and we're excited to get started with targeted drill works that have the potential to unlock significant value from the project. Our analysis has shown that it is significantly cheaper, safer and more practical to drill the Reward mine from underground, which is exactly what the LM 90 allows us to do. With an extensive framework of priority drill targets already set out, we look forward to advancing exploration and building on what is already an exciting resource at the Reward mine."

LONGYEAR LM90 UNDERGROUND DRILL RIG - KEY FEATURES

The LM90 has several attributes which will provide flexibility for on-site drilling operations, where Vertex will be able to maintain drill sites with the Company's own underground mining crew. The deployment of the LM90 also means Vertex does not have to pay stand-down time or mobilisation fees, and its drillers can be assigned to other jobs.

1. REVERSIBLE FEED CYLINDER

The feed cylinder is reversible which increases up-hole drilling capacity.

2. SEMI-AUTOMATED ROD HANDLING

Semi-automated rod handler (optional) makes handling of rods safer and easier.

3. HIGH TORQUE BREAKOUT

Automated high torque breakout device breaks most rod joints automatically.

4. FAIL SAFE ROD CLAMP

Hydraulic open and spring close rod clamp resultsin failsafe operation.

5. LOAD SENSING HYDRAULICS

Load sensing hydraulics maximize efficiency and reduce heat.

6. PROPORTIONAL CONTROLS

Proportional controls and lock levers provide optimum control of rpm and feed.

7. DIRECT COUPLED FEED FRAME

Direct coupled feed frame resultsin lower maintenance and smoother feed transmission

Combined Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Reward gold deposit at Hill End stands at 419,000 tonnes at 16.72g/t Au for 225,200oz Au (VTX Announcement 21 June 2023)

*To view tables and figures, please visit:
https://abnnewswire.net/lnk/8DG26OB8

About Vertex Minerals Limited:

Vertex Minerals Limited (ASX:VTX) is an Australian based gold exploration company developing its advanced Hargraves and Hill End gold projects located in the highly prospective Eastern Lachlan Fold Belt of Central West NSW. Other Company assets include the Pride of Elvire gold project and Taylors Rock gold/nickel/lithium project both located in the Eastern Goldfields of WA. The focus of Vertex Minerals is to advance the commercial production of gold from its NSW projects embracing an ethical and environmentally sustainable approach.

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Vertex Minerals Limited

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Dore Copper Mining Corporation to Present at the Battery and Precious Metals Virtual Investor Conference October 1st

Dore Copper Mining Corporation (TSXV: DCMC; OTCQB: DRCMF; FRA: DCM), based in Toronto, focused on developing its high-grade copper assets, today announced that Ernest Mast, President and CEO, will present live at the Battery and Precious Metals Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on October 1, 2024.

DATE : October 1 ^st
TIME: 9:30 AM ET
LINK: https://bit.ly/3z584tW
Available for 1x1 meetings: October 1-3

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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.

CONTACTS:
Ernest Mast	Laurie Gaborit
President and Chief Executive Officer	Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: (416) 792-2229	Phone: (416) 219-2049
Email: ernest.mast@dorecopper.com	Email: laurie.gaborit@dorecopper.com

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SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
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(212) 220-2221
johnv@otcmarkets.com

	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

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