In a comprehensive interview with InvestorNews host Tracy Weslosky, Peter Clausi, President, CEO & Director of CBLT Inc. (TSXV: CBLT), delved into the company’s strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and asset development across the mineral exploration sector. Clausi articulated CBLT’s pre-emptive strategy to bolster its financial position by liquidating assets ahead of anticipated market downturns, ensuring the company remains financially robust with “cash in the bank.” This prudent financial management, according to Clausi, positions CBLT advantageously during both prosperous and challenging times, enabling continued exploration and project development activities.

Clausi emphasized CBLT’s unique approach to growth, stating, “In our belief, you can make more money with the pen than with the drill bit at less risk,” highlighting the company’s success in maximizing value through strategic M&A activities rather than solely relying on direct exploration. This philosophy has allowed CBLT to maintain a lean share structure over 15 years, with only 75 million shares issued, a testament to their efficient capital management and strategic project acquisitions.

The interview further shed light on CBLT’s diverse portfolio, ranging from gold and cobalt to lithium and copper properties across Canada, each selected for its potential to address future market demands. Notably, Clausi spotlighted the acquisition and planned development of the historic Falcon Gold Mine in Sudbury, illustrating CBLT’s knack for identifying and revitalizing underexplored or forgotten assets. This property, alongside others such as Michaela in British Columbia and a lithium property adjacent to the Tanco Mine in Manitoba, underscores CBLT’s strategic foresight in project selection and development.

Adding to the company’s strategic capabilities, CBLT announced the addition of James R. Atkinson, a geologist with over 40 years of experience, to its board of directors, promising to further bolster its expertise in mineral exploration and project evaluation.

Moreover, Clausi provided insights into the company’s recent sale of the non-core Ryliejack asset in northern British Columbia, demonstrating CBLT’s strategic asset management and focus on optimizing its portfolio for financial and operational efficiency. Throughout the interview, Clausi’s narrative was one of strategic foresight, prudent financial management, and a deep understanding of the mineral exploration sector. His perspective on the critical role of copper as a technology metal, over other more transient battery metals, reflected a long-term strategic outlook on commodity investment, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and foresight in the rapidly evolving resource sector. Clausi’s articulate discussion highlighted CBLT’s commitment to strategic growth, value creation, and operational excellence in the exploration industry.

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About CBLT Inc.

CBLT Inc. (TSXV: CBLT) has an impressive portfolio of eight (8) active exploration projects, and one (1) passive investment across Canada. In Manitoba, they fully own the Shatford Lake Project, focusing on Lithium, which was acquired in 2021. In Sudbury, Ontario, they possess both Copper Prince and the former gold producing Falcon Gold Project, acquired in 2016 and 2023 respectively. These two projects are significant as they jointly cover 100% of the Garson Fault, with resources including Cobalt, Copper, and Gold. Ontario is also home to their Big Duck Lake Project, acquired in 2019, which is rich in Copper, Gold, and Zinc. Similarly, in Newfoundland, the Burnt Pond Project, also acquired in 2019, targets Copper and Zinc resources. Their Geneva Lake Project in Sudbury, focusing on Lead and Zinc, has been under their ownership since 2012. Lastly, the Mikayla Project in British Columbia, acquired in 2012, explores Copper, Gold, and Silver, though no exploration activities were reported for it in fiscal 2023. With regards to passive investments, CBLT acquired title to the Chilton Cobalt property in Quebec in 2017, which was later optioned to PowerStone Metals Corp.

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In an insightful interview with Tracy Weslosky of InvestorNews, Constantine Karayannopoulos, a renowned expert in the field of critical minerals, shared his perspectives on the current state and future prospects of the critical minerals market. Karayannopoulos highlighted the pivotal role of critical minerals such as rare earths, lithium, and nickel in the burgeoning sectors of battery technology and electric vehicles (EVs), underscoring the global buzz around these resources. He noted the current challenges faced by small companies in raising funds and the general market sentiment. Despite these hurdles, he expressed optimism, suggesting that the downturn in valuations and financing is temporary. “We’re at close to or at the bottom of the cycle with a lot of these commodities,” he stated, advising resilience for these firms in anticipation of a market rebound fueled by sustained demand for technologies reliant on critical minerals.

Karayannopoulos offered insightful commentary on the critical minerals market, particularly focusing on lithium and rare earths. With a bullish stance on lithium, he reminisced about the industry’s past pricing projections and observed the current market’s resilience despite recent price drops. “Lithium still is the workhorse in the battery space… for the next decade, lithium will be the workhorse of the EV battery,” he affirmed, advocating for strategic investments in this area during market lows. His observations extended to the rare earths market, noting its sensitivity to Chinese economic dynamics and the potential for price stabilization in the near term. Highlighting Brazil’s emerging role in diversifying the global supply of heavy rare earths, he emphasized the importance of exploring favorable mineralogy and environmental practices in new geographies. This strategic diversification, he argued, is crucial for addressing the geopolitical and social concerns associated with current heavy rare earths sourcing, primarily from Myanmar.

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In a recent conversation with InvestorNews host Tracy Weslosky, Jean-Francois Meilleur, President, and CEO of Xcite Resources Inc. (CSE: XRI), provided an insightful overview of the uranium market and the strategic positioning of Xcite’s uranium assets in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. Meilleur shared his enthusiasm for the sector, stating, “Certainly, a lot of the analysts that I’m following are calling a much longer-term cycle than we experienced in the late 2006-2008,” highlighting expectations of a sustained period of strong demand for uranium. He further emphasized the unique appeal of Saskatchewan, noting, “Saskatchewan, Athabasca Basin specifically produces 20% of the world’s uranium… it’s the best place, the best address to explore and find new discoveries.”

With the recent acquisition of six projects in the Athabasca Basin, including three past producers, Meilleur underlined the basin’s untapped potential for significant uranium discoveries. He articulated the strategic advantage of their locations, saying, “The best place to own a project or to make a significant discovery is in the shadow of a headframe, and we have three of those projects in the most prolific basin in the world.” This expansion underscores Xcite’s commitment to exploring high-potential sites within a well-established mining environment, emphasizing the Athabasca Basin’s global importance and Saskatchewan’s favorable ranking for mining investments by the Fraser Institute.

Meilleur’s decision to step in as CEO was driven by the compelling quality of the assets uncovered during the negotiation and due diligence phases. “As you’re running and you’re finding more and more interesting stuff…it looks better and better and better,” Meilleur remarked, highlighting surface sampling results up to 36% uranium and the presence of graphite conductors, indicative of the potential for significant discoveries. Owning a substantial share of the company, Meilleur’s personal investment and leadership underscore his belief in Xcite’s potential to develop and monetize its assets for shareholders.

At PDAC 2024, Xcite’s objective was clear: to introduce the company’s promising projects and underscore its undervalued market cap compared to its peers. With historic production and very high-grade surface results, Meilleur is focused on raising awareness about Xcite’s value proposition, stating, “We’re prediscovery, historic production, very high-grade results at surface…we need to tell the story.”

Jean-Francois Meilleur’s leadership and strategic acquisitions position Xcite Resources Inc. as an emerging player in the uranium sector, with the Athabasca Basin serving as a cornerstone for the company’s exploration efforts. His insights into the uranium market and the strategic importance of their assets in Saskatchewan reflect a deep understanding of the industry’s dynamics and the potential for significant discoveries in one of the world’s most prolific uranium-producing regions.

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About Xcite Resources Inc.

Xcite Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on its Turgeon Lake Property, located in the Province of Québec.

In a comprehensive discussion at PDAC 2024, Edward Gosselin, CEO, Director, and Corporate Secretary of Kobo Resources Inc. (TSXV: KRI), shed light on the company’s strategic objectives and its recent advancements in gold exploration within Côte d’Ivoire, one of West Africa’s most prolific and developing gold districts, hosting several multi-million-ounce gold mines. Gosselin elucidated the company’s primary mission of showcasing their venture to prospective investors and operating companies, aiming to augment their capital for an expanded drill program. Emphasizing the concept of “closeology play,” Gosselin stated, “We’re less than 9 km away from one of the region’s largest gold mines with established processing facilities…it’s a no-brainer.” This strategic proximity underscores Kobo’s leverage in logistics and geological similarity, making it an attractive Brownfield project.

Kobo Resources Inc., with its 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project located near the capital city of Yamoussoukro and adjacent to the substantial Yaouré mine operated by Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU | TSX: PRU), is poised for growth. The company’s focus on the Kossou Gold Project aims to delineate the potential size and scale of the discovery within a 9+ km strike length of highly prospective gold in soil geochemical anomalies. The completion of approximately 6,000 meters of RC drilling and 5,400 meters of trenching in 2023, with plans for further exploration in 2024, highlights significant gold mineralization within a potentially large mesothermal gold system. Christopher Ecclestone underscores the project’s strategic positioning in another InvestorNews interview with: “If Kobo strikes gold in commercial quantities, they’re going to be sort of a natural prey for Perseus to move upon to provide Perseus with extended mine life with Yaouré.”

The Kossou Gold Project’s promising initial exploration results and the upcoming Phase 2 Diamond Drilling in March 2024 signal the project’s vast potential. With a keen emphasis on rigorous exploration and the allure of significant gold anomalies, Kobo Resources Inc. represents a compelling investment opportunity, underscored by a seasoned leadership team with extensive in-country experience. The company’s strategic location and exploration prowess underscore its potential as a pivotal player in the gold-rich grounds of West Africa.

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About Kobo Resources Inc.

Kobo Resources is a growth-focused gold exploration company with a compelling new gold discovery in Côte d’Ivoire, one of West Africa’s most prolific and developing gold districts. The Company’s 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project is located approximately 20 km northwest of the capital city of Yamoussoukro and is directly adjacent to one of the region’s largest gold mines with established processing facilities.

The Company is drilling to unlock the potential size and scale of Kossou within 9+ km strike length of highly prospective gold in soil geochemical anomalies with excellent rock and trench sampling results. The Company completed ~6,000 m of RC drilling and ~5,400 m of trenching in 2023 and is planning on additional drilling and trenching in 2024. Significant gold mineralisation has been identified at three main targets within a 300 m wide, 2+ km long, pervasively altered structural corridor defining a potentially large mesothermal gold system. Kobo offers investors the exciting combination of high-quality gold prospects led by an experienced leadership team with in-country experience.

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In an insightful interview with InvestorNews host Tracy Weslosky, Guy Bourassa, CEO and Director of Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSXV: SCD | OTCQB: SCDCF), highlighted their unique position in the global scandium market as the owner of “…one of the largest primary scandium projects in the world”. Bourassa emphasized that this distinction is particularly significant given the current scarcity of scandium, which is primarily sourced as a byproduct from regions such as Russia and China. The scarcity of scandium underscores the strategic importance of Scandium Canada’s Crater Lake Project, as industries worldwide are increasingly in need of reliable and scalable sources of scandium to meet the growing demand for this high-performance metal.

Bourassa discussed how scandium offers remarkable benefits when added to aluminum alloys, significantly enhancing their properties. These enhanced scandium-aluminium alloys exhibit increased strength, improved thermal resistance, and greater weldability compared to their standard aluminum counterparts. This combination of traits makes scandium-alloyed materials highly sought after, especially in sectors where material performance and weight reduction are critical, such as aerospace, automotive, and defense industries. Bourassa explained that incorporating scandium leads to significant weight reduction, facilitating more efficient aircraft and vehicles which, in turn, contributes to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Bourassa drew an intriguing parallel to the history of niobium, an element that revolutionized the steel industry by enhancing steel’s properties when alloyed. He added, “Scandium Canada is going to do the same thing for the aluminum sector.” Furthermore, the strategic initiatives undertaken by Scandium Canada, including leveraging significant grants and government programs available for critical mineral projects in Canada, position the company advantageously for rapid project advancement with minimal shareholder dilution. This financial acumen, coupled with the project’s significance in providing a primary source of scandium, places Scandium Canada in a strong competitive position.

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About Scandium Canada Ltd.

Scandium Canada is a Canadian technology metals company focused on advancing its flagship Crater Lake scandium and rare earth project in Québec.

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In a conversation with InvestorNews host Tracy Weslosky, Rowena Smith, the Managing Director of Australian Strategic Materials Ltd. (ASX: ASM), highlighted the company’s innovative edge in the rare earth sector. Smith detailed ASM’s end-to-end approach from mining to metal production, underscoring its capability to control the entire supply chain outside China—a key differentiator in the market. She also pointed to the operational success of the Korean Metals Plant (KMP), which is already producing essential rare earth metals and alloys. Smith mentioned plans to expand KMP’s production to include heavy rare earths, reinforcing ASM’s competitive advantage and commitment to technological advancement.

Smith also delved into the technological innovations at the KMP, showcasing ASM’s forefront position in metallurgical advancements. The KMP’s current production of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) and the development of neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) alloys are pivotal for high-performance magnets used in renewable energy and electric vehicles. This technological edge not only demonstrates ASM’s capacity to meet critical global demands but also reinforces its role as a leader in reducing dependency on the conventional rare earth supply chains. Smith’s narrative underscores ASM’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, highlighting its readiness to meet the increasing demands for rare earth elements critical to modern technology and green energy solutions.

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Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) is a vertically integrated ‘mine to metals’ producer of critical metals for new growth industries, high technologies and sustainable energy solutions. ASM operates a metals plant in in Ochang, South Korea which is currently producing critical metals and alloys to customer specifications. The initial production focus is on neodymium praseodymium (NdPr) and neodymium iron boron (NdFeB). Currently, ASM sources the rare earth oxides for the production of the critical metals at its Korean Metals Plant (KMP) from a third party located in Vietnam. The company’s Dubbo Project, is a long-term resource of rare earth elements, zirconium, niobium and hafnium, located in New South Wales, Australia. ASM intends to develop the Dubbo Project to produce metal oxides which will be used for refining into critical metals at ASM’s KMP and subsequent plants that may be established in other jurisdictions.

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In an insightful interview with Tracy Weslosky of InvestorNews during PDAC 2024, John Passalacqua, CEO and Director of First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS), shared the company’s strategic priorities and groundbreaking achievements in the phosphate mining industry, particularly its specialization in the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sector. Passalacqua highlighted that First Phosphate’s main objective at PDAC 2024 was to engage with government officials from various levels, emphasizing the event’s significance as a meeting point for leaders from Canada, the United States, and internationally. He also underscored the unique position of First Phosphate as the only company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate specifically for the LFP battery industry, a factor that significantly sets them apart from other phosphate mining operations that typically focus on fertilizer production.

One of the most compelling aspects of First Phosphate’s strategy is its focus on producing high-grade purified phosphoric acid from phosphate issued from volcanic rock, a process essential for manufacturing LFP batteries. Passalacqua proudly announced a recent milestone where the company successfully converted phosphate ore into phosphate concentrate and then into purified phosphoric acid in partnership with Prayon in Belgium. This achievement underlines First Phosphate’s capability to contribute significantly to the LFP market in North America, a market that is just beginning to emerge according to industry experts. Additionally, Passalacqua addressed the company’s financial strategy, noting a successful capital raise of $8.2 million against a target of $2 million and securing a $170 million line of credit with the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic government backing for their initiatives.

First Phosphate’s recent announcement of signing a memorandum of understanding with Groupe Goyette for logistics at the Hébertville-Station intermodal facility in Quebec further illustrates their strategic approach to infrastructure and supply chain development. This agreement aims to facilitate rapid transportation for the company’s mining and industrial outputs, crucial for their clientele in the EV and energy storage sectors. The appointment of Armand MacKenzie as Vice-President, Government Relations, and the comprehensive plans for a purified phosphoric acid plant at Port Saguenay, Quebec, are testaments to the company’s ambitious roadmap towards establishing a robust LFP battery ecosystem in North America. These steps, coupled with strategic partnerships and significant project developments, position First Phosphate as a pivotal player in the LFP battery supply chain, contributing not only to the battery industry but also promising economic, social, and job creation benefits in the Quebec region.

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First Phosphate is a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry. First Phosphate is committed to producing at high purity level, in responsible manner and with low anticipated carbon footprint. First Phosphate plans to vertically integrate from mine source directly into the supply chains of major North American LFP battery producers that require battery grade LFP cathode active material emanating from a consistent and secure supply source. First Phosphate holds over 1,500 sq. km of royalty-free district-scale land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada that it is actively developing. First Phosphate properties consist of rare anorthosite igneous phosphate rock that generally yields high purity phosphate materially devoid of high concentrations of harmful elements.

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In a compelling conversation with Tracy Weslosky at PDAC 2024, Mathieu Stephens, the President, CEO, and Director of NeoTerrex Minerals Inc. (TSXV: NTX), shared insights into the company’s strategic pivot towards rare earths exploration, a move prompted by both serendipity and strategic analysis. NeoTerrex stumbled upon significant rare earth elements like neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) in an old prospector report from Quebec, leading to the staking of what would become a key project for the company. Stephens, with a rich background in gold and base metals, articulated his fascination with rare earths, particularly due to their applications in green energy technologies and the strategic importance of developing domestic production capabilities in Canada. His anecdote, “I’ve never been as excited about any minerals as much as neodymium and the other rare earths,” underscores the company’s commitment to this new direction.

Amidst this strategic shift, NeoTerrex is advancing its rare earths projects located in Quebec, focusing on the Mount Discovery property, which the company wholly owns. The announcement of a maiden drill program is a significant milestone, reflecting both the project’s potential and the logistical challenges faced due to unexpected warm weather affecting the start date. The planned 2,000-metre drill campaign aims to explore the King showing, where promising surface values hint at substantial depth extensions. Stephens’s mention of the company being “fully cashed up” highlights a strong financial position, allowing for a focused exploration strategy without the immediate need for external financing. This approach is bolstered by the presence of experienced capital market players on the team, promising a careful yet ambitious exploration and possibly strategic partnerships in the future.

The recent news release detailing the upcoming drill program on the Mount Discovery property reinforces the company’s proactive stance in exploring rare earths potential. The program’s aim to delineate areas of promising mineralization and its strategic approach to ascertain both lateral and depth extensions of mineralized zones showcase NeoTerrex’s methodical exploration philosophy. With a diverse geological landscape and robust infrastructure supporting the project, NeoTerrex stands at the forefront of unlocking Quebec’s rare earths potential, contributing to the strategic diversification of Canada’s mineral production capabilities.

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The Company is currently advancing its prospective rare earths projects located in the province of Quebec, with most of its activities focused on its Mount Discovery property. The Company owns a 100-percent undivided interest in certain mineral claims located in southwestern Quebec constituting the Mount Discovery property. The Property was acquired due to its rare earth element potential.

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In this interview with Tracy Weslosky during PDAC 2024, Christopher Berlet, President and CIO of MineralPrices.com discussed the current trends and future directions of the metals market. Christopher deep dives into the intricacies of mineral pricing and the scarcity of reliable sources for such data, underpinning MineralPrices.com mission to fill this gap.

As an industry expert, particularly in managed funds and precious metals like gold, Christopher expressed an optimistic outlook for precious metals, including both gold and silver.

The conversation further expanded into the critical minerals domain, where Christopher discussed the evolving landscape shaped by global policies and the varied critical mineral lists curated by different nations. Christopher expressed a keen interest in scandium and niobium due to their applications in lightweighting. Additionally, he discussed the market trends towards transparency and the beneficial role of electronic platforms in providing comprehensive, real-time pricing information and facilitating responsible sourcing.

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In a compelling interview at PDAC 2024, Tracy Weslosky of InvestorNews caught up with Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Nickel Inc. (TSXV: PNPN | OTCQB: PNPNF), to discuss the company’s progress and the promising outlook of their operations. Power Nickel, a Canadian junior exploration company, is on a dedicated mission to develop the High-Grade Nisk project into Canada’s first Carbon Neutral Nickel mine. The company, which has successfully exercised options to increase its ownership in the Nisk project up to 80%, is looking forward as  the next commitment is the delivery of a NI-43-101 Technical report.

Lynch emphasized the technical aspects of the company’s recent strides, highlighting a major nickel sulfide discovery at the NISK site, with an initial NI-43-101 report showing 7.2 million tons. He detailed the exploration plans for 2024, noting that drilling has already yielded promising hits. Lynch expressed strong confidence in the exploration prospects, predicting significant growth potential for the project. He drew comparisons with other notable locations, stating, “We think Lynn Lake with 22 million tons and Voisey’s Bay with 140 million tons are indicators that we will be somewhere between there and who knows how big this thing can be.”

He also explained why Quebec is a prime location for exploring critical minerals, citing three major reasons: the pre-existing infrastructure, the province’s positive relationship with the First Nations, particularly the James Bay Cree, and the attractive fiscal incentives that effectively double the investment capital for exploration and development.

The interview further explored the nuances of the nickel market, where Lynch gave insights into the recent fluctuations and the differentiation between markets within the industry. He remarked on the resilience of nickel demand, despite challenges such as the pandemic and its impact on China’s real estate market. Lynch pointed out the importance of North American Class 1 nickel and the strategic advantage Power Nickel holds, supported by recent investments like Samsung’s in Canada Nickel, which underscore the market’s demand for such resources.

The conversation then shifted to the public’s perception and understanding of Power Nickel. Lynch expressed a wish for greater awareness of the company’s value, emphasizing its position as “the least expensive high-grade nickel sulfide exploration play in the world” and outlined the significant advantages of their potential mining operations in terms of cost and returns. As for the future, Lynch assured that Power Nickel will maintain its commitment to transparency, with upcoming updates on drilling, assays, and a feasibility study that promises to increase nickel recovery rates significantly and add value through the production of iron powder, a by-product of their unique refining process.

The recent news release on March 4, 2024, aligns with Lynch’s discussion, announcing a new discovery within the Nisk project that enriches its prospects. Power Nickel reported further drilling successes, notably intersecting a high-grade PGM (Platinum Group Metals) rich zone, potentially adding significant value to the project. This discovery came from hole PN-24-047, which followed up on the notable Wildcat high-grade PGM intersection and is set to be the basis for a more comprehensive understanding of the mineralization’s extent. Kenneth Williamson, Power Nickel’s VP of Exploration, reflected on this progress with optimism in this news release, stating, “We are even more encouraged to extend what appears to be a very high-grade PGM rich zone laterally from the initial discovery.”

Lynch’s interview and the news release both highlight Power Nickel’s proactive approach to exploration, and the technical advancements the company is making. With the expansion of the historical high-grade nickel-copper PGE mineralization at Nisk, Power Nickel is steadily positioning itself to become a key player in the nickel industry, as it works towards expanding the known high-grade zones and uncovering new potential deposits within its significant land holdings.

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About Power Nickel Inc.

Power Nickel is a Canadian junior exploration company focusing on developing the High-Grade Nisk project into Canada’s first Carbon Neutral Nickel mine.

On February 1, 2021, Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE: TSXV). Subsequently, Power Nickel has exercised its option to acquire 50% of the Nisk Project and delivered notice to Critical Elements that it intends to exercise its second option to bring its ownership to 80%. The last remaining commitment to exercise the option was the delivery of a NI-43-101 Technical report which has now occurred. Power Nickel expects to complete the acquisition in February.

The NISK property comprises a significant land position (20 kilometers of strike length) with numerous high-grade intercepts. Power Nickel is focused on expanding the historical high-grade nickel-copper PGE mineralization with a series of drill programs designed to test the initial Nisk discovery zone and to explore the land package for adjacent potential Nickel deposits.

In addition to the Nisk project, Power Nickel owns significant land packages in British Colombia and Chile. Power Nickel is expected to reorganize these assets in a related vehicle through a plan of arrangement.

Power Nickel announced on June 8, 2021, that an agreement had been made to complete the 100% acquisition of its Golden Ivan project in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle has reported mineral resources (past production and current resources) in 130 million ounces of gold, 800 million ounces of silver, and 40 billion pounds of copper (Resource World). This property hosts two known mineral showings (gold ore and Magee) and a portion of the past-producing Silverado mine, reportedly exploited between 1921 and 1939. These mineral showings are Polymetallic veins containing quantities of silver, lead, zinc, plus/minus gold, and plus/minus copper.

Power Nickel is also 100 percent owner of five properties comprising over 50,000 acres strategically located in the prolific iron-oxide-copper-gold belt of northern Chile. It also owns a 3-per-cent NSR royalty interest on any future production from the Copaquire copper-molybdenum deposit sold to a subsidiary of Teck Resources Inc. Under the terms of the sale agreement, Teck has the right to acquire one-third of the 3-per-cent NSR for $3 million at any time. The Copaquire property borders Teck’s producing Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile’s first region.

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