FPX Nickel Delivers Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Baptiste Nickel Project, Reporting Significant Improvement in DTR Nickel Grade and First Inclusion of Total Nickel, DTR Cobalt and DTR Iron Grades

FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (" FPX " or the " Company ") is pleased to report an updated mineral resource estimate for the Baptiste Nickel Project (" Baptiste " or the " Project ") at the Decar Nickel District (" Decar ") in central British Columbia. The 2022 mineral resource estimate incorporates results from 2021's in-fill drilling program and is based on a new geological modelling approach and newly improved dike model, all of which contribute to significantly improved Davis Tube Recoverable ("DTR") nickel grades. The 2022 mineral resource estimate also reports, for the first time, the content of total nickel and potential by-product elements, cobalt and iron.

Highlights

Significant improvement in DTR nickel grade, with a 6% DTR nickel grade increase in the indicated category and a 15% increase in the inferred category
First-time reporting of total nickel content facilitates more accurate benchmarking to other large-scale nickel projects and highlights the potential for recovery of non-DTR nickel in the Baptiste deposit
First-time reporting of DTR cobalt and DTR iron contents highlights potential new byproduct value sources for Baptiste
Improved mineral resource modelling approach and estimate basis developed in collaboration with Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. (" Equity ") and Next Mine Consulting Ltd. (" NMC ")
An independent third-party review of the new modelling and estimation approach by SLR Consulting Ltd. (" SLR ", formerly Roscoe Postle Associates)
2022 mineral resource estimate will serve as the basis for the upcoming Baptiste Preliminary Feasibility Study (" PFS "), which is forecast for completion in the second half of 2023

"The new mineral resource estimate highlights the potential for improved project economics owing to a material increase in DTR nickel grade and new opportunities for recovery of cobalt and non-DTR nickel contained in the Baptiste deposit," noted Martin Turenne , FPX's President and CEO. "This marks an important de-risking step in the ongoing development of Baptiste as a large-scale, low-cost and low-carbon nickel project, setting the stage for the completion of our current metallurgical program which will culminate with the production of battery-grade nickel sulphate in the first quarter of 2023."

Approach

The new Baptiste Mineral Resource estimate incorporates results from 2021's successful in-fill drilling program (see the Company's news release dated March 14, 2022 ). The 2021 program included 17 holes totaling 2,856 metres, bringing total resource drilling to-date to 99 holes, totaling 33,695 metres. As previously reported, the 2021 Baptiste resource drilling program targeted the conversion of near-surface, higher-grade inferred resources to the indicated category.

The new modelling approach includes defined geological sub-domaining, grade shell modelling and more accurate modelling of dilutive dikes; collectively better representing the scale and characteristics of the Baptiste deposit. This compares to the previous approach applied in the 2020 Preliminary Economic Assessment (" PEA ") which solely used lithology domains and an assumed 3% removal of rock mass to account for waste or dike sections within the deposit.

Summary of Results

As seen in Table 1, along with updated tonnage and DTR nickel grades, the 2022 mineral resource estimate now includes total nickel, DTR cobalt, and DTR iron that all provide new potential value sources for Baptiste. In addition, the reporting of total nickel grade facilitates more accurate benchmarking with other large-scale nickel projects.

Table 1: 2022 Baptiste Deposit Pit-constrained Mineral Resource Estimate*

Category	Tonnes (Mt)	Grade				Contained Metal
Category	Tonnes (Mt)	DTR Ni (%)	Total Ni (%)	DTR Co (%)	DTR Fe (%)	DTR Ni (kt)	Total Ni (kt)	DTR Co (kt)	DTR Fe (kt)
Indicated	1,815	0.129	0.211	0.0035	2.40	2,435	3,828	64.4	43.5
Inferred	339	0.131	0.212	0.0037	2.55	444	720	12.5	8.6

*Notes for Tables 1 and 2:

Mineral Resource estimate prepared by Richard Flynn , P.Geo of NMC using ordinary kriging within grade shell domains and inverse distance squared in dike domains.
Resources are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards and were estimated in accordance with the CIM 2019 Best Practices Guidelines.
Davis Tube magnetically-recovered ("DTR") nickel is the nickel content recovered by magnetic separation using a Davis Tube, followed by fusion XRF to determine the nickel content of the magnetic fraction; in effect a mini-scale metallurgical test. The Davis Tube method is the global, industry standard metallurgical testing apparatus for recovery of magnetic minerals.
Indicated resources are drilled on approximate 200 x 200 metre drill spacing and confined to mineralized lithologic domains. Inferred resources are drilled on approximate 300 x 300 metre drill spacing.
A cut-off grade of 0.06% DTR Ni was applied.
An optimized pit shell was generated using the following assumptions: US $8.50 per pound nickel price; pit slopes between 42-44°; nickel payability of 96%; mining recovery of 97% DTR Ni; process recovery of 85% DTR Ni; exchange rate of US$1.00 = C$0.77 ; and total operating cost and minimum profit of US$9.37 per tonne.
Totals may not sum due to rounding.
Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.

As seen in Table 2, contained DTR nickel metal in the indicated category remains unchanged at 2.435 million tonnes, with an approximate 9% reduction in tonnage offset by an approximate 6% increase in DTR nickel grade. The indicated grade increase is primarily due to (a) the introduction of grade shell modeling; and (b) the exclusion of near or below cut-off grade material within the mineralized zone through the improved dike model; and (c) the conversion of previously inferred higher-grade material through the inclusion of 2021 in-fill drilling data.

In the inferred category, tonnage is down by 42%; however, the average DTR nickel grade has increased by 15% which mutes the reduction in contained DTR nickel metal to 34%. The reduction of inferred tonnage is due to (a) conversion of inferred to the indicated category; and (b) the exclusion of near or below cut-off grade material at the periphery of the mineralized zone through the new geological modelling approach.

Table 2: Updated Baptiste Resource Estimate vs. 2020 PEA Resource Estimate

Category	Tonnes (MT)			Grade (DTR Nickel)			Contained Metal (DTR Nickel, kt)
Category	2020 PEA	2022 Resource Estimate	Change (%)	2020 PEA	2022 Resource Estimate	Change (%)	2020 PEA	2022 Resource Estimate	Change (%)
Indicated	1,996	1,815	-9 %	0.122	0.129	+6 %	2,435	2,435	-
Inferred	593	339	-42 %	0.114	0.131	+15 %	675	444	-34 %

Geological Model Update

The new modelling approach includes defined geological sub-domaining, new grade shell modelling and an improved dike model to provide an improved basis for the exclusion of near or below cut-off grade material for mine design purposes. This compares to the previous approach, applied in the 2020 PEA, which solely used lithology domains and an assumed 3% removal of rock mass to account for waste or dike sections within the deposit.

The new grade shell modelling methodology includes grouping of DTR nickel intercepts into high-, medium-, and low-grade domains. As seen in Figure 1, this approach defines two high-grade DTR nickel domains (>0.10% DTR nickel), each surrounded by a medium-grade domain (0.08-0.10% DTR nickel) and collectively bound by a low-grade halo (0.06-0.08% DTR nickel). This grade shell domaining has been used in conjunction with geological sub-domaining to further refine and accurately model the internal deposit variability.

The newly improved dike model incorporates data from 2021's in-fill drilling program, previously unincorporated oriented core drilling, surface geophysics, and lithological logging. Within the deposit, two dike swarms are interpreted to strike northwest to southeast and wrap around the intrusion to the east of the deposit. The updated interpretation now has a 95% coincidence between wireframes and assays. The previous explicit model had a much lower coincidence at less than 65%, which means dike grades in the 2020 mineral resource estimate were associated with serpentinized peridotite and vice versa.

Dikes are non-mineralized, steeply dipping, and have widths ranging from an average of 2 to 3 metres up to 15 metres. Separation of dike and mineralized material during mining is considered feasible due to the consistency of dike orientation and visual distinction between the respective rock types. Figure 1 presents a plan view of the grade shell model within the mineralized peridotite and the orientation of the dike swarms. Figure 2 presents a cross section through the thickest part of the deposit (Section A-A' from Figure 1).

The Company expects to publish the results of the updated Baptiste Mineral Resource estimate with a NI-43-101 compliant PFS report in the second half of 2023.

Data Verification

The data used in this Mineral Resource estimate is supported by industry standard Quality Assurance and Quality Control (" QA/QC" ) procedures, such as the insertion of certified standards and blanks into the sample stream and the utilization of certified independent analytical laboratories for all assays. Historical QA/QC data and methodology on the project were reviewed and will be presented in detail in the upcoming PFS technical report. No significant QA/QC issues were discovered during review of the data.

All geological data used in the Mineral Resource estimate was reviewed and verified by Ron Voordouw , PhD, P.Geo. (Director of Geoscience at Equity) and Richard Flynn , P.Geo. (Principal Consultant at NMC). Mr. Voordouw and Mr. Flynn visited the Baptiste project from July 3 ^rd to 5 ^th , 2022. The site visit included a review of historical and recent drill core; a review of procedures used to collect, record, store and analyze project exploration data; independent sampling of ten duplicate assays sent for analysis; observation of drill hole locations; and an overview of claim/property boundaries.

NMC compared a portion of the original laboratory data certificates, geological logs, and downhole deviation in surveys within the drillhole database. The database subset was compared line-by-line to the fundamental data and no material errors were observed during the review. The verification data represents approximately 5% of total drilling.

Assays were composited at 5 metres to match the block size in the z-direction. DTR nickel composite grades within the updated grade shell sub-domains of the mineralized peridotite and the dikes illustrate adequate stationarity.

Specific gravity was assigned based on lithology with only minor changes from the 2018 values; updating was based on an additional 224 measurements to bring the total number of measurements to 1,202.

Estimation

Kriging parameters, search parameters and anisotropy were determined with semi-variograms for DTR nickel content using composites falling within the mineralized domains. As presented in Figure 3, models showed a maximum range of 1,500 metres. The resulting search ellipsoid has a major axis trending at an azimuth of 110° with a near vertical semi-major axis.

The block model was created in Leapfrog Edge using a block size of 10 metres x 10 metres x 5 metres, while the previous block model was created in Surpac using a block size of 10 metres x 10 metres x 10 metres.

DTR nickel grades within the corresponding domains were estimated in two passes using ordinary kriging (" OK ") for grade shells and inverse distance squared (" ID ² ") for the dikes. A single pass nearest-neighbour (" NN ") estimate was used to decluster composites for use in model validation swath plots. The anisotropy conforms to the search ellipsoids derived from the variogram models. Locally varying anisotropy was used for all grade shell and dike domains. The grade shells utilized concentric patterns that honoured the shape of their "nested" contacts and samples should be paired as such for estimation. The high-grade shell also used the major axis of the variogram model.

Resource classifications used in this study conform to the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (CIM, 2014). To be classified as Indicated material, a block had to be:

Estimated using composites from three separate holes and restricted to the one of the four mineralized sub-domains (high-, medium-, and low-grade shells or in the dike domain); and
Within a 200-metre drill spacing

Blocks not classified as indicated were assigned to the inferred category if they fell within a 300-metre drill spacing and used a minimum of two holes.

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release pertaining to the Baptiste deposit has been reviewed and approved by the following qualified persons under NI 43-101:

Mineral Resource estimate: Richard Flynn , P.Geo., Principal Consultant at Next Mine Consulting Ltd.
Data QA/QC: Ron Voordouw , PhD, P.Geo., Director of Geoscience at Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd.
Geology: Erin Wilson , P.Geo., Principal Geologist at FPX Nickel Corp, and Richard Flynn , P.Geo.,

The qualified persons have verified the information disclosed herein and are not aware of any significant risks and uncertainties that could be expected to affect the reliability or confidence in the information discussed herein.

Additionally, an independent third-party review by SLR Consulting (formerly Roscoe Postle Associates) was undertaken of the new modelling and estimation approach.

About the Decar Nickel District

The Company's Decar Nickel District claims cover 245 km ² of the Mount Sidney Williams ultramafic/ophiolite complex, 90 km northwest of Fort St. James in central British Columbia . The district is a two-hour drive from Fort St. James on a high-speed logging road.

Decar hosts a greenfield discovery of nickel mineralization in the form of a naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy called awaruite (Ni ₃ Fe), which is amenable to bulk-tonnage, open-pit mining. Awaruite mineralization has been identified in four target areas within this ophiolite complex, being the Baptiste deposit, and the B, Sid and Van targets, as confirmed by drilling, petrographic examination, electron probe analyses and outcrop sampling on all four targets. Since 2010, approximately US$28 million has been spent on the exploration and development of Decar.

Of the four targets in the Decar Nickel District, the Baptiste deposit, which is the most accessible and has the biggest surface footprint, has been the focus of diamond drilling since 2010 with a total of 99 holes and 33,695 m of drilling completed. The Sid target was tested with two holes in 2010 and the B target had a single hole drilled in 2011; all three holes intersected nickel-iron alloy mineralization over wide intervals with DTR nickel grades comparable to the Baptiste deposit. At the Van target, the Company followed up 2021's highly successful maiden drilling program with an aggressive step-out program in the summer of 2022, with results forecast for sequential release in the fourth quarter of 2022 and first quarter of 2023.

About FPX Nickel Corp.

FPX Nickel Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of the Decar Nickel District, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite. For more information, please view the Company's website at www.fpxnickel.com or contact Martin Turenne , President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600 or ceo@fpxnickel.com .

On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

"Martin Turenne"
Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FPX Nickel Announces Board and Management Changes

FPX Nickel Corp. (TSX-V: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (" FPX " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Apai, P. Eng., as the Company's Vice President, Projects effective May 1, 2025 . Mr. Apai succeeds Andrew Osterloh who will be departing his role as a Company employee on May 9, 2025 . Further, the Company is pleased to announce that Mr. Osterloh will be nominated for election as a Board member at the Company's annual general meeting to be held on June 26, 2025 .

Martin Turenne , President and CEO of FPX stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Andrew for his dedication and service to the Company. During Andrew's tenure and under his leadership, the Company has significantly improved the development basis for the Baptiste Nickel Project, including progressing technical maturity in the areas of metallurgy, engineering, and execution planning. We are grateful for his efforts and wish him the very best going forward."

Mr. Turenne continued, "I am delighted to welcome Dan to our senior management team. Dan has been a valuable contributor since he joined the Company in January 2023 as our Engineering Manager. Dan brings a wealth of knowledge from prior experience developing and commissioning multiple large-scale projects and his deep familiarity with Baptiste will ensure a smooth transition as we further advance the Project."

"We are very happy to welcome Andrew to the FPX Board," commented the Company's Chairman, Peter Bradshaw . "Andrew has demonstrated exceptional leadership in progressing Baptiste through the development of the prefeasibility and refinery studies. His deep understanding of the Project and strategic insights will be a significant asset to our Board. We look forward to his contributions as a Board member to the Company's continued success."

Mr. Osterloh joined FPX in June 2021 , bringing with him extensive experience from project management roles at Fluor Canada and site operations positions at several notable mining projects, including Eskay Creek (that is now being redeveloped by Skeena Gold & Silver) and Huckleberry, operated by Imperial Metals, both located in British Columbia . Mr. Osterloh will be assuming the role of VP, Engineering & Construction at Skeena Gold & Silver, as the Company undertakes redevelopment of the Eskay Creek Project.

Mr. Apai, the Company's Engineering Manager since January 2023 , has over twenty years' mining industry experience in civil engineering and engineering management over a diverse range of projects. As Principal Civil Engineer for Fluor Canada, he led study and detailed engineering works for numerous large-scale mining projects for clients including Teck, Newmont, BHP, First Quantum, Glencore, Josemaria Resources, and Newcrest. Dan's technical expertise includes site layout, earthworks, water management, linear facilities (i.e., roads, powerlines, pipelines), and water supply systems – all elements that strongly influence the capital intensity, permitability, and operability of mining projects. Mr. Apai is a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Western Australia .

About the Baptiste Nickel Project

The Company's Baptiste Nickel Project represents a large-scale greenfield discovery of nickel mineralization in the form of a sulphur-free, nickel-iron mineral called awaruite (Ni ₃ Fe) hosted in an ultramafic/ophiolite complex. The absence of sulphur and our ability to connect to the BC Hydro grid means that Baptiste has the potential to be one of the lowest carbon-intensive nickel producers in the world and will produce a very high grade product that does not required any intermediate smelting or complex refining. The Baptiste mineral claims cover an area of 453 km ² west of Middle River and north of Trembleur Lake, in central British Columbia . In addition to the Baptiste Deposit itself, awaruite mineralization has been confirmed through drilling at several target areas within the same claims package, most notably at the Van Target which is located 6 km to the north of the Baptiste Deposit. Since 2010, approximately US$55 million has been spent on the exploration and development of Baptiste.

FPX has conducted mineral exploration activities to date subject to the conditions of agreements with First Nations and keyoh holders.

About FPX Nickel Corp.

FPX Nickel Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of the Baptiste Nickel Project, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite. For more information, please view the Company's website at https://fpxnickel.com/ or contact Martin Turenne , President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600 or ceo@fpxnickel.com .

On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

"Martin Turenne"
Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

Forward-Looking Statements

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FPX Nickel Provides Update on 2025 Community Initiatives

FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (" FPX " or the " Company ") is pleased to provide an update on recent community investment initiatives. FPX is committed to positively contributing to the communities where we operate through investments in programs or organizations that address inequality and are strongly aligned with Company values. FPX established the Community Office in 2024 in Fort St. James which is located approximately 90 km from the Baptiste Nickel Project (the " Project "). The Company hosts regular open houses which offer the opportunity for local community members to learn about the Company, its employees, and the Project, and to provide early feedback to inform the Company's activities.

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FPX Nickel Announces Extension to Generative Exploration Alliance with JOGMEC

FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (" FPX " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the extension of the Company's Global Generative Exploration Alliance (the " Generative Alliance ") with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (" JOGMEC "). Building on strong progress achieved through the first two years of the Generative Alliance, FPX and JOGMEC have agreed to convert the arrangement into an open-ended joint venture going forward. The program will remain focused on the global identification and acquisition of high-quality awaruite nickel properties similar in geological character to the Company's flagship Baptiste Nickel Project (" Baptiste ") in central British Columbia .

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FPX Nickel Publishes Scoping Study Report for North America's Largest Nickel Sulphate Refinery

FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (" FPX " or the " Company ") announces that further to its news release dated February 24, 2025 it has published the Report for the Awaruite Refinery Scoping Study (the " Study ") on its website at https:fpxnickel.comprojects-overviewawaruite-refinery .

The Study demonstrates a compelling business case for the development of a standalone refinery (the " Refinery ") to refine awaruite concentrate into battery-grade nickel sulphate for the electric vehicle (" EV ") industry, along with producing valuable cobalt, copper, and ammonium sulphate by-products. The Study has been prepared by Wood Canada Limited and all amounts are in US Dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Highlights

Strong Economics: After-tax NPV _8% of $445 million and IRR of 20% at $8.50 /lb Ni
Large-Scale, Long Life : 40-year operating life producing 32,000 tpa of nickel contained in battery-grade nickel sulphate
Valuable Products: Production of battery-grade nickel sulphate for the EV industry, and by-products including cobalt, copper, and ammonium sulphate, a valuable fertilizer product for the agricultural sector
Low Cost: Total estimated operating costs of $1,598 /t Ni, or $133 /t Ni ( $0.06 /lb Ni) on a by-product basis for refining awaruite concentrate to battery-grade nickel sulphate, resulting in total all-in production costs of $8,290 /t Ni ( $3.76 /lb Ni) for nickel sulphate generated from awaruite mineralization (inclusive of mining, processing, refining, on a by-product basis), with both figures ranking in the lowest decile of the respective global nickel sulphate cost curves
Low Carbon : A carbon intensity of 0.2 tCO2/t Ni for refining operations, resulting in a total all-in carbon intensity of 1.4 t CO2/t Ni for nickel sulphate generated from awaruite mineralization, which is magnitudes lower than current nickel sulphate production routes

The Study reinforces the opportunity for the development of an integrated, made-in- Canada solution from mine-to-battery, utilizing awaruite concentrate as a lynchpin source of nickel, with conventional refining steps underpinning low-cost, low-carbon nickel production for use in domestic and allied country EV battery supply chains. The Study is described more fully in the FPX news release dated February 24, 2025 , and incorporates the flowsheet advancements outlined in the Company's previously reported pilot-scale hydrometallurgical testwork results (see the FPX news release dated October 15, 2024 ).

Andrew Osterloh , P.Eng., FPX's Senior Vice President, Projects and Operations, has reviewed and approved the content of this news release.

About FPX Nickel Corp.

FPX Nickel Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of the Baptiste Nickel Project, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron mineralization known as awaruite. For more information, please view the Company's website at https://fpxnickel.com/ .

On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

"Martin Turenne"
Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including those which relate to the proposed development of the Refinery, the intended processing of commercially available awaruite concentrate at the Refinery and the ability to obtain same; the projected economics of the Refinery, including capital cost; operating costs; NPV; IRR; carbon intensity; processing life; growth of the EV market; marketability of the concentrate; growth of demand for nickel sulphate and pricing therefor; and all other statements, other than statements of historical facts. These statements address future events and conditions and actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects', "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the public reports and filings for FPX, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com . Although FPX believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, FPX disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FN Media Group News Commentary - The mining industry's increasing focus on sustainability and responsible practices is influencing nickel mining. Companies are adopting environmentally friendly processes to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. According to a recent report from Precedence Research said: "The global nickel mining market size is calculated at USD 56.42 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 100.29 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.56% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific market size surpassed USD 30.81 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 6.65% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD MillionBillion), with 2024 as the base year. The global nickel mining market size accounted for USD 53.12 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 56.42 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 100.29 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.56% from 2025 to 2034." It continued: "North America is set for swift expansion in the nickel mining market owing to a heightened need for nickel in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and renewable energy applications. The region's commitment to clean energy initiatives and carbon reduction fuels the demand for nickel, essential in EV battery production. Supported by favorable government policies, investments in sustainable mining methods, and advancements in mining technologies, North America stands as a pivotal player in the growing nickel mining sector on the global stage. The rapid expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market stands as a pivotal catalyst, driving a surge in nickel demand. Nickel's indispensable role in electric vehicle batteries positions it as a cornerstone element in this burgeoning market. Projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate a noteworthy 41% increase in global electric car sales, surpassing 3 million units in 2020, underscoring the heightened nickel consumption associated with the EV boom." Active Companies mentioned in the article includes: First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (OTCQB: FANCF) (TSX-V: FAN), TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), FPX Nickel Corp. (OTCQB: FPOCF) (TSX-V: FPX), Power Metallic Mines Inc. (OTCBB: PNPNF) (TSX-V: PNPN).

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Bold Ventures to Present at Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver on May 9, 2025

Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) (the "Company" or "Bold") is pleased to announce that the Company will be presenting at Metals Investor Forum (MIF) on May 9 at The Rosewood Hotel, 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC. The Company's President and COO, Bruce MacLachlan, and the Company's V.P. Exploration, Coleman Robertson, will be present during the conference.

John Kaiser, author of Kaiser Research Online, will be introducing Coleman Robertson at 4:50 p.m. Local Time, who will provide an overview and update on the Company's assets and plans for the upcoming field season. Please see the link to the May 9 Metals Investor Forum web page.

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OUTCROP SILVER ANNOUNCES PARTNER FUNDED MAIDEN DRILL PROGRAM AT THE PEARL COPPER PROJECT, ARIZONA

Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation (TSXV:OCG, OTCQX:OCGSF, DE:MRG) ("Outcrop Silver") is pleased to announce the commencement of the maiden drill program at the Pearl Copper Project located in Arizona United States . The drilling campaign will be fully funded by Golden Mile Resources Limited (ASX: G88), whereby Golden Mile is currently earning a 51% interest through funding this A$2 million maiden drill program. Outcrop Silver retained a 1% net smelter return (NSR) royalty.

Highlights

Outcrop Silver advances the Pearl Copper project through an earn-in agreement with Golden Mile Resources (ASX:G88). Program fully funded by Golden Mile .
The Pearl project is located in the prolific Laramide porphyry copper district, which is responsible for 70% of the United States of America's copper production.
All drilling permits secured from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD).
The maiden drill program to test high-grade copper-silver-gold targets at the Odyssey and Ford prospects has commenced.

" Golden Mile's fully funded drill program moves Pearl forward at no cost to Outcrop Silver and exemplifies our strategy of unlocking value from non-core assets while we focus capital on expanding the high-grade Santa Ana silver project in Colombia ," stated Ian Harris , President & CEO of Outcrop Silver.

The Pearl Copper project is located in the Laramide porphyry copper district, one of the most prolific copper-producing regions globally, accounting for approximately 70% of U.S. copper production. The project sits immediately north of BHP's past-producing San Manuel-Kalamazoo Mine and along the trend with Capstone Copper's active Pinto Valley Mine, benefiting from exceptional infrastructure and a skilled local workforce.

Following the receipt of all required exploration permits, including the Notice of Intent (NOI) from the BLM and the Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) and Geologic Field Operation Plan (GFOP) from the ASLD, drilling has commenced. This maiden drill program consists of 14 to 16 reverse circulation (RC) holes totaling up to 1,800 metres, and will test two priority targets.

Transaction

On September 12, 2024 Golden Mile purchased an option on Pearl for A$100,000 (Australian Dollars) with Outcrop Silver retaining a 1% NSR royalty. Golden Mile has the option to earn-in to 51% by funding A$2,000,000 in exploration expenditures by September 12, 2027 . Golden Mile may also earn an additional 34% by funding an additional A$10,000,000 in exploration expenditures within 5 years. Upon completing the earn-in a joint venture will be formed with both parties funding proportionally. If either party dilutes below 10%, their interest will convert to an additional 1% NSR royalty. At such time that a JORC compliant resource achieves 750,000 tonnes of contained copper at a minimum grade of 0.3%, Golden Mile will pay Outcrop Silver A$2,000,000 .

The Pearl Copper project was acquired through the amalgamation with Zacapa Resources. Zacapa's portfolio also included the Kramer Hills brownfield oxide gold project in San Bernardino, California and the South Bullfrog, gold project in Beatty, Nevada adjacent to Anglo Gold's Silicon project.

Qualified Person

Edwin Naranjo Sierra is the designated Qualified Person within the meaning of the National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and verified the technical information in this news release. Mr. Naranjo holds a MSc. in Earth Sciences, and is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM). Mr. Naranjo Sierra is a consultant to the company and is therefore independent for the purposes of NI 43-101.

About Outcrop Silver

Outcrop Silver is a leading explorer and developer focused on advancing its flagship Santa Ana high-grade silver project in Colombia . Leveraging a disciplined and seasoned team of professionals with decades of experience in the region. Outcrop Silver is dedicated to expanding current mineral resources through strategic exploration initiatives.

At the core of our operations is a commitment to responsible mining practices and community engagement, underscoring our approach to sustainable development. Our expertise in navigating complex geological and market conditions enables us to consistently identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance shareholder value. With a deep understanding of the Colombian mining landscape and a track record of successful exploration, Outcrop Silver is poised to transform the Santa Ana project into a significant silver producer, contributing positively to the local economy and setting new standards in the mining industry.

About Golden Mile

Golden Mile is a project development and mineral exploration company. The primary focus is on growing the Company with a multi-asset and multi-commodity strategy through advancing core projects, acquiring high-quality assets, and tactical alliances with joint venture partners.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking information" under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "potential," "we believe," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Outcrop Silver to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including: the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, capital expenditures and other costs, financing and additional capital requirements, completion of due diligence, general economic, market and business conditions, new legislation, uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, political uncertainties, and the state of the securities markets generally. Although management of Outcrop Silver have 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. Outcrop Silver will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference.

SOURCE Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation

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Group Eleven Intersects 12.0m of 2.30% Cu and 560 g/t Ag, Including 6.4m of 3.72% Cu and 838 g/t Ag, Demonstrating High-Grade Copper and Silver Potential at Ballywire

Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG) (OTC Pink: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) ("Group Eleven" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results from four new holes from the ongoing drill program at the Company's 100%-owned Ballywire zinc-lead-silver discovery ("Ballywire"), PG West Project ("PG West"), Republic of Ireland.

Highlights:

25-3552-31, a 65m step-out hole, intersected two strongly mineralized horizons:
- Cu-Ag horizon (starting at 348.7m downhole)
  - 19.9m of 1.46% Cu and 356 g/t Ag, including
  - 12.0m of 2.30% Cu and 560 g/t Ag, including
  - 6.4m of 3.72% Cu and 838 g/t Ag
- Zn-Pb-Ag horizon (starting at 297.0m downhole)
  - 47.1m of 4.5% Zn+Pb (3.1% Zn and 1.4% Pb) and 22 g/t Ag, including
  - 25.9m of 7.4% Zn+Pb (5.1% Zn and 2.3% Pb) and 35 g/t Ag, including
  - 12.9m of 11.0% Zn+Pb (7.7% Zn and 3.2% Pb) and 57 g/t Ag, including
  - 3.7m of 20.4% Zn+Pb (15.8% Zn and 4.6% Pb) and 151 g/t Ag
Up to 10.45% Cu (over 0.80m) and up to 1,880 g/t Ag (over 0.86m) intersected in the Cu-Ag horizon; to the Company's knowledge, this represents the highest-grade Ag intercept in Ireland over the last >60 years (by any operator) and similarly, one of the highest-grade Cu intercepts
Cu-Ag horizon consists of replacement-style mineralization along the base of the Waulsortian Limestone in proximity to a fault structure; mineralization appears to consist mostly of tennantite-tetrahedrite (detailed mineralogy work to be undertaken in due course)
Noteworthy is the presence of elevated antimony in the Cu-Ag zone, grading 0.27% Sb within the above 6.4m interval (including 0.80m of 10.45% Cu, 1215 g/t Ag and 0.83% Sb)
This hole expands the footprint of the 2.6km long discovery trend by at least 65m down-dip, to a total of at least 170m down-dip along this section (and remains open further down-dip)
Drilling continues at Ballywire with two rigs testing (i) the NE extension and (ii) 1.3km ENE of the Ballywire discovery in the vicinity of the prospective 'D' gravity-high anomaly; a third rig was added this week, testing the deeper Cu-Ag target (below the Waulsortian Limestone)

"Intersecting spectacular copper-silver grades over significant thicknesses is a pivotal moment for the Ballywire discovery," stated Bart Jaworski, CEO. "These results not only strongly point to a stratigraphically deeper Cu-Ag horizon but also represent a proof of concept that substantial grades and thicknesses of copper and silver exist at the discovery, in addition to excellent grades of Zn-Pb. The growing presence of critical minerals at Ballywire, namely, copper, germanium and now potentially antimony, highlights the rising strategic importance of this discovery for Ireland, the EU and our shareholders. With today's Cu-Ag milestone, continued drilling to the NE and along our prospective 6km trend, plus the start of drilling with our third rig, we are poised to further grow shareholder value as the year progresses."

Exhibit 1. Cross-Section Showing New Drilling (25-3552-31) at Ballywire Discovery

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Note: True width of mineralized intervals in 25-3552-31, as a percent of down-hole interval, is estimated to be 50-70%

Exhibit 2. Plan Map Showing New Drilling and Intersected High-Grade Cu-Ag Mineralization

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New Step-Out Holes at Ballywire Discovery

The Ballywire prospect at the Company's 100%-owned PG West Project in Republic of Ireland, represents the most significant mineral discovery in Ireland in over a decade. First announced in Sept-2022, the discovery has 52 holes drilled and reported by Group Eleven to date, including the most recent four holes (25-3552-30, -31, -32, and -33) reported today (see Exhibits 1 to 7).

High-grade Zn-Pb mineralization from 25-3552-31 (see Page 1 and Exhibits 1 to 4) consists predominantly of sphalerite, galena and pyrite. High-grade Cu-Ag mineralization in this hole consists of suspected tennantite/tetrahedrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena and pyrite along and/or close to the base of the Waulsortian Limestone (see Exhibit 1). Noteworthy is the presence of elevated antimony within the Cu-Ag zone. For example, the 6.39m interval below, grading 3.72% Cu and 838 g/t Ag, also grades 0.27% Sb (including 0.80m of 10.45% Cu, 1215 g/t Ag and 0.83% Sb).

Exhibit 3. Summary of Assays from 25-3552-31 at Ballywire

Item	From (m)	To (m)	Int (m)	Zn (%)	Pb (%)	Zn+Pb (%)	Ag (g/t)	Cu (%)
25-3552-31	155.00	155.84	0.84	8.41	1.70	10.11	93.8	-
And	188.89	192.61	3.72	2.34	0.22	2.56	11.9	-
Incl.	190.82	191.75	0.93	4.77	0.45	5.22	25.2	-
And	296.95	344.07	47.12	3.13	1.37	4.50	21.6	-
Incl.	300.76	301.70	0.94	5.21	0.72	5.93	13.9	-
And	309.07	334.96	25.89	5.10	2.27	7.37	35.4	-
Incl.	310.00	322.88	12.88	7.72	3.24	10.95	57.4	-
Incl.	315.49	319.20	3.71	15.81	4.56	20.37	151.1	-
And	347.79	370.42	22.63	0.47	0.51	0.98	315.8	1.30
Incl.	348.71	368.60	19.89	0.49	0.57	1.07	356.5	1.46
Incl.	348.71	360.73	12.02	0.59	0.79	1.38	560.1	2.30
Incl.	353.39	360.73	7.34	0.68	1.27	1.95	768.0	3.36
Incl.	354.34	360.73	6.39	0.65	1.46	2.11	838.0	3.72
Incl.	354.34	355.20	0.86	0.77	0.06	0.83	1880.0	5.73
And	355.20	356.09	0.89	0.09	0.02	0.11	516.0	1.12
And	356.09	357.02	0.93	0.40	8.47	8.87	399.0	1.16
And	357.02	357.98	0.96	0.36	1.15	1.51	128.0	1.19
And	357.98	358.78	0.80	2.44	0.21	2.65	1215.0	10.45
And	358.78	359.84	1.06	0.33	0.06	0.38	979.0	3.92
And	359.84	360.73	0.89	0.45	0.03	0.48	871.0	3.52

Note: True width of the mineralized interval in hole 25-3552-31, as a percentage of the down-hole interval, is estimated to be 50-70%; for photographs of Cu-Ag rich core, see Appendix and www.groupelevenresources.com.

Three other holes released today were drilled in a 150m gap to the NE of 25-3552-31 (25-3552-30, -32 and -33; see Exhibit 2). Hole 25-3552-30 returned nil mineralization, 25-3552-32 returned three intervals of mineralization up to 0.94m of 2.4% Zn+Pb (0.9% Zn and 1.5% Pb) and 8 g/t Ag, and 25-3552-33 returned three intervals of mineralization up to 0.82m of 2.9% Zn+Pb (1.1% Zn and 1.8% Pb) and 7 g/t Ag. These zones of mineralization are narrower and weaker than those at the main discovery trend but generally in line with recent holes drilled further to the ENE (see holes G11-3552-24, -26 and 28 in news release dated 25-Mar-2025). Disseminated copper mineralization, as well as, mineralized veins and fractures, is strengthening towards the north, suggesting massive sulphide mineralization may be present further north (see northern-most purple line in Exhibit 4). A second mineralized trend is also emerging to the south where the interpreted Cu-Ag rich 'feeder' fault pierced by drilling along the main discovery trend appears to correlate with mineralization approx. 350m along strike to the ENE, intersected in G11-3552-08 (see solid and dashed purple lines in Exhibit 4). Drilling is ongoing in the NE area to test the above targets.

Copper-Silver Target

Today's results add to a growing body of evidence that support the interpretation of a Cu-Ag 'feeder' fault parallel to and spatially associated with the main Zn-Pb-Ag discovery at Ballywire (see Exhibit 4). With up to 10.45% Cu and 1,880 g/t Ag in a mineralized horizon near a steeply dipping structure, mineralizing fluids are interpreted to have emanated from deeper in the sedimentary sequence (see Exhibit 5). Meanwhile, the stratigraphy of the region suggests that the Lower Limestone Shale horizon exists approximately 100-200m below the discovery horizon (base of the Waulsortian Limestone). This horizon hosts four well known Cu-Ag historic occurrences in the surrounding area (see Denison, Oola, Gortdrum and Tullacondra in Exhibit 8, located approx. 5km, 9km, 10km and 45km away from Ballywire, respectively).

These historic Cu-Ag occurrences can be interpreted as the eroded remnants of originally more vertically extensive mineralizing systems, likely representing the roots of stratigraphically higher Zn-Pb-Ag mineralization. At Ballywire, the mineralizing system has the potential to be much larger than its neighbouring occurrences (based on a relatively larger footprint to date); additionally, any Cu-Ag mineralization would notionally be intact below the existing Zn-Pb-Ag mineralization.

Given the compelling nature of this exploration model, Group Eleven added a third rig and began drilling this deeper Cu-Ag target this week.

Exhibit 4. Plan Map Showing Interpreted Cu-Ag 'Feeder' at Ballywire

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Exhibit 5. Cross-Section Showing Hypothesized Cu-Ag Mineralization in the Lower Limestone Shale

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Exhibit 6. Oblique 3D View of Cu-Ag Mineralization at Ballywire

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Note: Bodies shown (calcite, Zn-Pb-Ag and Cu-Ag) are not constrained by any grade cut-off and are meant for illustrative purposes only

Exhibit 7. Regional Gravity at Ballywire Showing 6km Long Prospective Trend

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Notes to Exhibit 8: (a) Pallas Green MRE is owned by Glencore (see Glencore's Resources and Reserves Report dated December 31, 2024); (b) Stonepark MRE: see the 'NI 43-101 Independent Report on the Zinc-Lead Exploration Project at Stonepark, County Limerick, Ireland', by Gordon, Kelly and van Lente, with an effective date of April 26, 2018, as found on SEDAR; and (c) the historic estimate at Denison was reported by Westland Exploration Limited in 'Report on Prospecting Licence 464' by Dermot Hughes dated May, 1988; the historic estimate at Gortdrum was reported in 'The Geology and Genesis of the Gortdrum Cu-Ag-Hg Orebody' by G.M. Steed dated 1986; and the historic estimate at Tullacondra was first reported by Munster Base Metals Ltd in 'Report on Mallow Property' by David Wilbur, dated December 1973; and later summarized in 'Cu-Ag Mineralization at Tullacondra, Mallow, Co. Cork' by Wilbur and Carter in 1986; the above three historic estimates have not been verified as current mineral resources; none of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to prepare the historic estimates were reported and no resource categories were used; significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a Qualified Person before the historic estimates can be verified and upgraded to be compliant with current NI 43-101 standards; a Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify them as a current mineral resource and the Company is not treating the historic estimates as current mineral resources. 'Rathdowney Trend' is the south-westerly projection of the Rathdowney Trend, hosting the historic Lisheen and Galmoy mines.

Exhibit 8. Regional Map of Ballywire Discovery and Surrounding Cu-Ag Historic Occurrences

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Qualified Person

Technical information in this news release has been approved by Professor Garth Earls, Eur Geol, P.Geo, FSEG, geological consultant at IGS (International Geoscience Services) Limited, and independent 'Qualified Person' as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101.

Sampling and Analytical Procedures

All core drilled at Ballywire is NQ (47.6mm) and is cut using a rock saw. Sample intervals vary between 0.42m to 1.3m with the majority of samples in the 0.79m to 0.99m range. The half-core samples are bagged, labelled and sealed at Group Elevens core store facility in Limerick, Ireland. Selected sample bags are examined by the Qualified Person. Transport is via an accredited courier service and/or by Group Eleven staff to ALS Laboratories in Loughrea Co. Galway, Ireland. Sample preparation at the ALS facility comprises fine crushing 70%

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Information

Group Eleven inserts certified reference materials ("CRMs" or "Standards") as well as blank material, to its sample stream as part of its industry-standard QA/QC programme. The QC results have been reviewed by the Qualified Person, who is satisfied that all the results are within acceptable parameters. The Qualified Person has validated the sampling and chain of custody protocols used by Group Eleven.

About Group Eleven Resources

Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG) (OTC Pink: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) is drilling the most significant mineral discovery in the Republic of Ireland in over a decade. The Company announced the Ballywire discovery in September 2022, demonstrating high grades of zinc, lead, silver, copper, germanium and locally, antimony. Key intercepts to date include:

10.8m of 10.0% Zn+Pb and 109 g/t Ag (G11-468-03)
10.1m of 8.6% Zn+Pb and 46 g/t Ag (G11-468-06)
10.5m of 14.7% Zn+Pb, 399 g/t Ag and 0.31% Cu (G11-468-12)
11.2m of 8.9% Zn+Pb and 83 g/t Ag (G11-3552-03)
29.6m of 10.6% Zn+Pb, 78 g/t Ag and 0.15% Cu (G11-3552-12) and
11.8m of 11.6% Zn+Pb, 48 g/t Ag (G11-3552-18)
15.6m of 11.6% Zn+Pb, 122 g/t Ag and 0.19% Cu (G11-3552-27)
12.0m of 1.4% Zn+Pb, 560 g/t Ag, 2.30% Cu and 0.17% Sb (25-3552-31), including
6.4m of 2.1% Zn+Pb, 838 g/t Ag, 3.72% Cu and 0.27% Sb (25-3552-31)

Ballywire is located 20km from Company's 77.64%-owned Stonepark zinc-lead deposit¹, which itself is located adjacent to Glencore's Pallas Green zinc-lead deposit². The Company's two largest shareholders are Glencore Canada Corp. (16.1% interest) and Michael Gentile (16.0%). Additional information about the Company is available at www.groupelevenresources.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bart Jaworski, P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer

E: b.jaworski@groupelevenresources.com | T: +353-85-833-2463
E: j.webb@groupelevenresources.com | T: 604-644-9514

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company, including the timing, content, cost and results of proposed work programs, the discovery and delineation of mineral deposits/resources/ reserves and geological interpretations. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-Looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located. All of the Company's public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedarplus.ca and readers are urged to review these materials, including the technical reports filed with respect to the Company's mineral properties.

APPENDIX - CORE PHOTOS
COPPER-SILVER ZONE IN HOLE 25-3551-31
(With Key Assay Results and Brief Descriptions of Key Mineralogy)

Core Boxes 103-105

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Core Boxes 106-108

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Core Boxes 109-111

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(1) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Dolomitized Waulsortian Limestone, cross-cut by sulphide bearing veins (suspected tennatite-tetrahedrite, chalcopyrite and/or pyrite)

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(2) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Suspected tennantite/tetrahedrite (grey), chalcopyrite and pyrite (yellow) and calcite (white)

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(3) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Chalcopyrite with some pyrite (yellow) and suspected tennantite/tetrahedrite (grey), calcite (white)

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(4) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Semi-massive chalcopyrite and pyrite (yellow), galena (reflective grey)

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(5) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Waulsortian Limestones (grey), calcite (white), pyrite and chalcopyrite (yellow)

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(6) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Suspected tennantite and tetrahedrite (dark grey), chalcopyrite (yellow), calcite (white)

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(6a) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Suspected tennantite and tetrahedrite (dark grey), chalcopyrite (yellow), calcite (white)

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(7) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Suspect tennantite and tetrahedrite (dark grey), chalcopyrite (yellow), calcite (white)

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(8) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Chalcopyrite (yellow), suspected tennantite/tetrahedrite (grey), calcite (white)

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(9) Close-Up Core Photo

Above: Fault zone (juxtaposing sub-Waulsortian lithologies against Waulsortian Limestone)

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Pan American Silver Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "Company") reported the voting results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia (the "Meeting"). Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting are described in detail in the Company's Management Information Circular dated March 17, 2025, which is available on the Company's website at https://www.panamericansilver.com/invest/financial-reports-and-filings/ .

A total of 248,138,835 common shares were represented at the meeting, being 68.52% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares as at the record date. Shareholders voted in favour of all matters brought before the Meeting, including setting the number of directors at nine, the election of management's nominees as directors, the appointment of auditors for the ensuing year, and the acceptance of the Company's approach to executive compensation, known as "say-on-pay".

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"Bruce A MacLachlan"	"David B Graham"
Bruce MacLachlan	David Graham
President and COO	CEO

Direct line: (705) 266-0847

Email: bruce@boldventuresinc.com

*Number of Directors*
Resolution	Votes For	Votes Against
Resolution to set the size of the Board of Directors to nine directors	246,926,144 (99.51%)	1,209,794 (0.49%)

*Election of Directors*
Director Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld
John Begeman	210,529,352 (98.35%)	3,537,518 (1.65%)
Neil de Gelder	172,635,326 (80.65%)	41,431,544 (19.35%)
Chantal Gosselin	212,837,785 (99.43%)	1,229,087 (0.57%)
Charles Jeannes	208,668,354 (97.48%)	5,398,516 (2.52%)
Kimberly Keating	212,981,263 (99.49%)	1,085,607 (0.51%)
Jennifer Maki	210,371,231 (98.27%)	3,695,638 (1.73%)
Kathleen Sendall	212,987,985 (99.50%)	1,078,885 (0.50%)
Michael Steinmann	213,524,644 (99.75%)	542,227 (0.25%)
Gillian Winckler	213,396,113 (99.69%)	670,758 (0.31%)

*Appointment of Auditor*
Resolution	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Resolution to appoint Deloitte LLP as auditors of the Company until its next annual general meeting and to authorize the directors of the Company to fix the remuneration to be paid to the auditors Company	223,262,957 (89.98%)	24,872,980 (10.02%)

*Say-on-Pay*
Resolution	Votes For	Votes Against
Advisory resolution to approve the Company's approach to executive compensation	204,185,486 (95.38%)	9,881,377 (4.62%)

David Southam Executive Chair T: +61 8 6118 1627 E: info@cygnusmetals.com	Ernest Mast President & Managing Director T: +1 647 921 0501 E: info@cygnusmetals.com	Media: Paul Armstrong Read Corporate T: +61 8 9388 1474

Hole ID	X	Y	Z	Azi	Dip	Depth (m)	From (m)	To (m)	Interval (m)	Cu (%)	Ag (g/t)	Au (g/t)	AuEq (g/t)
LDR-25-06	549560	5525483	375	215	-51	474.0	Pending Assays
LDR-25-07	549453	5525313	375	215	-55	261.0	Pending Assays
LDR-25-08	549524	5525441	375	246	-57	516.0	405.6	413.1	7.4	0.9	5.6	4.6	5.7
						including	409.0	412.1	3.1	1.6	10.0	7.4	9.6
							463.8	466.7	2.9	1.4	3.3	8.3	10.2
						including	463.8	465.2	1.4	2.3	5.7	15.8	18.9
						including	464.2	464.6	0.4	7.2	18.0	51.3	60.8
LDR-25-09	549445	5525319	375	238	-54	252.0	Pending Assays
LDR-25-10	549489	5525229	375	220	-60	237.0	Pending Assays

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. Samples 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.

Hole ID	From (m)	To (m)	Interval (m)	Mineral 1	%	Mineral 2	%	Mineral 3	%	Visible Gold (%)	Total Sulphide (%)
LDR-25-09	74.3	74.7	0.4	Pyrite	0.1	Chalcopyrite	0.1				0.2
LDR-25-09	152.65	157.1	4.45	Pyrite	2						2
LDR-25-09	158.5	159.15	0.65	Pyrite	2	Chalcopyrite	0.1	Sphalerite	0.1		2.2
LDR-25-09	159.15	159.75	0.6	Chalcopyrite	0.2	Pyrite	0.1	Sphalerite	0.1		0.4
LDR-25-09	168.85	169.45	0.6	Pyrite	2	Chalcopyrite	0.1				2.1
LDR-25-09	169.45	170.5	1.05	Pyrite	10	Chalcopyrite	0.2				10.2
LDR-25-09	174.15	174.85	0.7	Pyrite	5	Chalcopyrite	1				6
LDR-25-09	174.85	175.25	0.4	Chalcopyrite	1.5	Pyrite	0.1				1.6
LDR-25-09	177	177.5	0.5	Chalcopyrite	1	Pyrite	0.1				1.1
LDR-25-09	188.9	189.3	0.4	Chalcopyrite	3	Pyrite	0.1				3.1
LDR-25-09	190.3	190.7	0.4	Chalcopyrite	0.5	Pyrite	0.1				0.6
LDR-25-09	193.5	194.1	0.6	Chalcopyrite	5	Pyrite	0.1				5.1
LDR-25-09	197.5	198	0.5	Chalcopyrite	1						1
LDR-25-09	204	204.4	0.4	Chalcopyrite	0.5						0.5
LDR-25-09	204.4	204.9	0.5	Chalcopyrite	0.2	Pyrite	0.2	Sphalerite	0.1		0.5
LDR-25-09	204.9	205.4	0.5	Pyrite	10	Chalcopyrite	0.1				10.1
LDR-25-09	205.4	205.9	0.5	Pyrite	5	Chalcopyrite	0.1	Sphalerite	0.1		5.2
LDR-25-09	205.9	206.55	0.65	Chalcopyrite	3	Pyrite	1	Sphalerite	0.1		4.1
LDR-25-09	208.55	209	0.45	Chalcopyrite	0.5	Pyrite	0.1				0.6
LDR-25-09	209	209.6	0.6	Chalcopyrite	2	Sphalerite	0.2				2.2
LDR-25-09	209.6	210	0.4	Chalcopyrite	7						7
LDR-25-09	210	210.7	0.7	Chalcopyrite	20	Pyrite	20			0.1	40
LDR-25-09	210.7	211.5	0.8	Pyrite	25	Chalcopyrite	2	Stibnite	1		28
LDR-25-09	211.5	212	0.5	Pyrite	2	Chalcopyrite	0.1	Sphalerite	0.1		2.2
LDR-25-09	212	212.9	0.9	Pyrite	4	Chalcopyrite	2	Sphalerite	0.1		6.1
LDR-25-09	214	215	1	Chalcopyrite	0.5	Pyrite	0.2				0.7
LDR-25-09	215	215.8	0.8	Pyrite	4	Chalcopyrite	0.1				4.1
LDR-25-09	220.6	221.3	0.7	Chalcopyrite	1	Pyrite	0.1				1.1
LDR-25-09	222.75	223.3	0.55	Chalcopyrite	3	Pyrite	0.1				3.1
LDR-25-09	226.5	227.1	0.6	Pyrite	2	Chalcopyrite	1				3
LDR-25-09	227.1	228	0.9	Pyrite	20	Chalcopyrite	0.5				20.5
LDR-25-09	228	228.5	0.5	Pyrite	20	Chalcopyrite	8				28
LDR-25-09	228.5	229	0.5	Pyrite	5	Chalcopyrite	0.1				5.1

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