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Class 1 Nickel Provides Update on Phase 1 Drill Program at Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Property near Timmins, Ontario

Massive sulphides intersected in early drilling and core samples submitted for assay

  • Alexo North: Phase 1 drilling to expand the current Mineral Resources has intersected massive sulfides below and to the northeast of the known nickel sulphide mineralization;
  • Alexo South: Phase 1 drill testing along strike to the west of the known mineralization encountered massive sulphide mineralization;
  • Borehole Electromagnetics: Modelling of borehole electromagnetic (“BHEM”) survey results for Alexo North and Alexo South has identified potential conductors parallel to and at depth below the known mineralization; and
  • Phase 2: Phase 2 drill program will follow-up on the Phase 1 intersections and test new and undertested BHEM generated targets.

TORONTO, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce progress of the Phase 1 drilling program at the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Property near Timmins, Ontario (Canada). The objective of the program is to drill test in the vicinity of the historical open pit mines and along strike of the current nickel sulphide Mineral Resources. The Phase 1 program was designed from modelling and interpretation of extensive historical drilling and BHEM survey databases.
The Company is very pleased to report that the Phase 1 drilling has intersected massive and net-textured sulphide mineralization at Alexo North and Alexo South (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Location of Phase 1 drill holes at Alexo North and Alexo South.
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Phase 1 Drilling

The Phase 1 program at Alexo North has focused on drill testing extensions to the west and a geophysically-generated target area to the northeast of the known mineralization. Massive and net-textured sulphide mineralization was intersected in drill holes AN-21-04 and AN-21-10 (Figures 2 and 3), which was designed to test historical BHEM-generated targets to the northeast of Alexo North. The sulphide mineralization is indicated to be nickeliferous in hand-held XRF analyzes. Core samples have been submitted for confirmation assay at AGAT Laboratories of Mississauga (Ontario).

Figure 2. Massive sulphide mineralization from drill hole AN-21-04.
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Figure 3. Alexo North massive sulphide mineralization from drill hole AN-21-10.
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Review of the historical drill results for the AN-21-04 to AN-21-10 area has revealed a sparsely drilled, northeast-striking mineralized trend that appears to be sinistrally offset from the main Alexo North Deposit. This mineralized trend: 1) coincides with an airborne geophysical feature of interest in Class 1’s 2020 VTEM survey; and 2) remains open to expansion by drilling at depth and farther along strike to the northeast.

The Phase 1 drill program at Alexo South was likewise planned to test for extensions of the current Mineral Resources. The extensional drilling along strike to the west did intersect massive and net-textured sulphide mineralization. The sulphide mineralization is indicated to be nickeliferous in hand-held XRF analyzes. Core samples have been submitted for confirmation assay at AGAT Laboratories Mississauga (Ontario).

Phase 1 drilling continues at Alexo South, and is imminently slated to commence at Dundonald South and then Dundonald North. The Company expects to update the market when mobilization of the two drill rigs for Phase 1 drilling in the Dundonald Deposits area of the Alexo-Dundonald Property is complete.

Phase 2 Drill Program 

The Phase 2 drilling at Alexo North and South (and Dundonald North and South) will focus on:
1) expanding the Mineral Resources by following-up on drill intersections and BHEM-generated targets from the Phase 1 drilling; 2) infill drilling to advance Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources; and 3) testing new and under-tested, priority geophysically-generated targets on the Alexo-Dundonald Property. Phase 2 will commence in late summer 2021 and is fully funded by the Company treasury (see Company press release dated June 7, 2021).

Crone Geophysics has been contracted to conduct the BHEM surveys. At this point, four BHEM surveys of Phase 1 drill holes have been completed at Alexo North and one BHEM survey of Phase 1 hole at Alexo South. BHEM modelling by Mr. Alan King has identified potential new extensional targets in each of these areas for drill testing in the Phase 2 drill program. Selection of Phase 1 drill holes for next round of BHEM surveys is currently underway. It is important to note that bedrock conductors can also be caused by graphite, barren sulphides and, in this geological environment, thick units of slightly conductive serpentinized ultramafic units.

About Alexo-Dundonald Property

The 100% Class 1 Nickel owned Alexo-Dundonald Property is an advanced portfolio of komatiite-hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide deposits located 45 km northeast of the City of Timmins (Ontario, Canada), a world-class mining jurisdiction with processing plants in need of additional feed. Class 1 Nickel has assembled a strategic land package that combines the historically mined Alexo nickel sulphide deposits with the Dundonald nickel sulphide prospects to create a larger and more diversified property portfolio. Class 1’s updated total estimated Indicated Mineral Resource of 1.25 Million tonnes (Mt) with an average grade of 0.99% Ni and a total estimated Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.01 Mt with an average grade of 1.01% Nickel. The Company is currently drilling to expand the known Mineral Resources and discover new resources to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment.

Qualified Persons

The geophysical technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Alan King (P.Geo.), geophysicist and technical advisor to the Company, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by National Instrument 43‐101. All other technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. William Stone (P.Geo.), independent geological consultant to the Company, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by National Instrument 43‐101.

About Class 1 Nickel 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Property, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mineral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The Company also owns the Somanike komatiite-hosted nickel-copper sulphide property in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Nickel Mine.

For more information, please contact:

David Fitch, President
T: 011 +61 400.631.608
E: dfitch@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, including those risks set out in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws. 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited Announces Stock Option Grants

TORONTO, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO) (“Class 1” or the “Company“) announces that it has granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to purchase an aggregate of 11,165,502 common shares under the Company’s Stock Option Plan. Each option is exercisable at a price of $0.60 per common share, vests immediately and expires three years from the date of the grant.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO) is a mineral resource company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide resources located near Timmins, Ontario, as well as developing and exercising the option over the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

David Fitch, President
T: 416.454.0166
E: info@class1nickel.com 

For additional information please visit our new website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based on are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Closes $4 Million Private Placement of Flow-Through Units

TORONTO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO) (OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced brokered private placement (the “Offering”) led by Echelon Capital Markets (“Echelon”), as sole agent and bookrunner. Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 3,030,000 units to residents of Quebec at a price of $0.65 per Unit and 3,403,334 units to residents in Canada at a price of $0.60 per Unit, resulting in a total of 6,433,334 units (each a “Unit”) issued for total gross proceeds of $4,011,500. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Unit Share”), and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Warrant Share”) at an exercise price of $0.85 per common share for Units issued to residents of Quebec and $0.80 per common share for Units issued to residents in Canada for a period of three years from the date of issuance.

The Unit Shares were issued as “flow-through shares” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (as “Tax Act”), with each such Unit Share entitling the holder to a renunciation of Qualifying Expenditures (as defined in the Tax Act). In addition, with respect to Québec resident subscribers who are eligible individuals under the Taxation Act (Québec), the Canadian exploration expenses will also qualify for inclusion in the “exploration base relating to certain Québec exploration expenses” within the meaning of section 726.4.10 of the Taxation Act (Québec) and for inclusion in the “exploration base relating to certain Québec surface mining expenses or oil and gas exploration expenses” within the meaning of section 726.4.17.2 of the Taxation Act (Québec).

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for exploration expenditures at the Company’s Alexo-Dundonald Project in Ontario and the Somanike Project in Quebec.

Echelon received a cash commission (the “Commission”) equal to 7.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and the Company shall issue to Echelon compensation options (the “Compensation Options”) equal to 7.0% of the number of Units sold under the Offering. Each Compensation Option entitled the holder thereof to subscribe for one common share unit (a “Broker Unit”) at $0.60 per unit for a period of 3 years from the closing of the Offering. Each Broker Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase Warrant, with each Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at a price $0.80 for a period of 3 years following the closing of the Offering.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day after the closing date.

The securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO) is a mineral resource company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide resources located near Timmins, Ontario, as well the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For additional information please visit our new website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel .

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based on are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.lease.

For more information, please contact:

David Fitch, President
T: +61 400 631 608
E: dfitch@class1nickel.com

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Class 1 Nickel New Director Appointment

TORONTO, March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mathew Fitch as a director of the Company. Mr Mathew Fitch’s appointment further strengthens the Company’s Board of Directors and management team.

Mathew Fitch is a co-founder of Fusion Capital, which incorporates Bustech Group, Brabham Automotive, HeliostatSA and EVANT. Bustech Group is Australia’s largest privately owned manufacturer of diesel, electric and hydrogen Buses.

His ownership interest is spread across the Hospitality, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Property and Development Sectors. His background as a Financial Accountant for both Bentleys & KPMG provided a strong platform to undertake his previous role of Chief Financial Officer and Joint Managing Shareholder of the Fitch Group – a group of companies with assets in excess of $250 million spread across the commercial and residential property, manufacturing, retail, hotel and childcare industries in Australia.

Both Mr. Mathew Fitch and Mr. David Fitch also have investments in the mineral resources sector.

“With a wealth of hands-on experience ranging from boardroom level to the office floor, Mathew brings an invaluable understanding of international business, manufacturing and financial management to the Company,” said Class 1 Nickel’s President Mr. David Fitch.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO) is a mineral resource company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide resources located near Timmins, Ontario, as well the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

David Fitch, President
T: +61 400 631 608
E: dfitch@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our new website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based on are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Class 1 Nickel Set to Commence Phase 1 Drill Program to Expand Mineral Resources at Alexo-Dundonald Project near Timmins

  • 5000 m Phase 1 drilling program set to commence at Alexo North and South Deposits to expand current Mineral Resources
  • Initial 25 drill holes designed to define the mineralized trends at Alexo South and Alexo North
  • Approvals in place, drill rig operator hired, on-site technical team secured
  • First part of 10,000 m Phase 1 program planned for the Alexo-Dundonald Project
  • Company well funded to complete the Phase 1 program with existing treasury

TORONTO, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that all necessary approvals have been granted and all contractors secured in order to commence a Phase 1 drill program in April 2021 at Alexo Dundonald Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project (“Alexo-Dundonald Project”), located near Timmins, Ontario (Canada).

Figure 1. Location of the Alexo-Dundonald Project near the City of Timmins, Ontario
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The Alexo-Dundonald Project contains four NI 43-101 Mineral Resources situated on the near-continuous folded komatiite-ultramafic unit that can be traced on the Property for at least 14 km. All the Mineral Resources are open at depth and along strike.

Class 1 Nickel has over C$3M in its treasury, and therefore is well funded to complete its Phase 1 exploration program. The Company is about to mobilize the first of two diamond drill rigs to its Alexo-Dundonald Project.

The Company’s principal objective for the exploration program is to lay the groundwork for expansion of the current Mineral Resource Estimates of the Alexo North and Alexo South, by defining the trends of mineralization along strike and down-dip/down-plunge from the known Deposits.

The Company’s primary focus is on building more tonnage at Alexo, where previous production has taken place and where future production is likely to take place first. The rigs will then be moved west and drill to expand the high-grade Dundonald South and Dundonald North Mineral Resources along strike and at depth.

The drill program has been designed by veteran nickel expert Dr. William Stone, who along with Chief Geophysicist Mr. Allan King, has analyzed, modelled and interpreted the large historical exploration database for the Alexo-Dundonald Project. A total of 103,000 m of drilling in 590 holes has been completed to date at the Alexo Dundonald Project. Roughly a hundred of the drill holes have been surveyed for off-hole electromagnetic responses.

Drill Program Plan for Alexo South

The Phase 1 program at Alexo South includes drilling 16 diamond holes for a total of 3270 metres (Figure 2). Many more than 16 holes were planned; however, only those corresponding to the presence of BHEM conductive plates interpreted from historical survey data, favourable nickel assay trends, target depths of <200 metres, and piece point locations outside of the current Mineral Resource Estimate were prioritized for drilling in Phase 1. The remainder of the planned holes will be drilled in Phase 2 (Fall 2021).
   
As part of the Phase 1 program, three holes are planned to test for the presence of conductive shoots below the centre of the known Alexo South Deposit, three more holes are planned to test conductor plate models at the eastern end, and ten holes are planned to test conductor plate models below and at the western end of the known deposit. Approximately 50% of the drill holes will be surveyed for off-hole electromagnetic conductors that could be massive or semi-massive nickel sulphide shoots.

FIGURE 2. Plan map of drill holes designed for the Alexo South Deposit Area
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Drill Program Plan for Alexo North

The Phase 1 program at Alexo North includes drilling nine (9) diamond holes for a total of 1620 metres (Figure 3). Many more holes were planned; however, only those corresponding to the presence of VTEM conductive plates, nickel assay grade trends, target depths of <200 metres, and piece point locations outside of the current Mineral Resource Estimate were prioritized for drilling in Phase 1. Historically, surprisingly little effective BHEM survey work was completed at Alexo North. The remainder of the planned holes are earmarked for drilling in Phase 2
(Fall 2021).

In Phase 1, one hole is planned to test for the presence of mineralized below the centre of the known Alexo North Deposit, two more holes are planned to test for extensions of the eastern end, and six holes are planned to test for extensions of the western end of the known Deposit. Again, approximately 50% of the drill holes will be surveyed for off-hole electromagnetic conductors that could be massive or semi-massive nickel sulphide shoots.

FIGURE 3. Plan map of drill holes planned for Alexo North Deposit  
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Drill Program for Dundonald North and Dundonald South

Hole planning is underway for the Phase 1 drill program at Dundonald. As per Alexo, hole design at Dundonald is guided by the presence of interpreted VTEM conductor plates from the fall 2020 airborne survey and interpreted BHEM conductor plates from many historical surveys. The completed drill plan will be announced in the coming weeks.       

The Company’s board and management team are confident that the upcoming drill programs will result in the delineation of additional Mineral Resources, which can be subject to a Preliminary Economic Assessment of the potential for a direct shipping operation.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. William Stone (P.Geo.), independent geological consultant to the Company, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by National Instrument 43‐101.

About Class 1 Nickel 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mineral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The Company also owns the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel-copper sulphide project in Quebec, which includes the famous historical Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

Mr. David Fitch, President & CEO
T: 416.454.0166
E: info@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, including those risks set out in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Announces Director Change

TORONTO, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited. (CSE: NICO) (“Class 1” or the “Company“) announces that Mr. Ben Cooper has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Cooper will be focusing his time responding to and defending against allegations that have been made against him in Australia by ASIC. Mr. David Fitch has been appointed as President to replace Mr. Cooper.

“I would like to thank Ben for his contribution to the Company during this pivotal time. We wish him well on his future endeavors,” stated David Fitch, President of Class 1.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO) is a mineral resource company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide resources located near Timmins, Ontario, as well as developing and exercising the option over the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

David Fitch, President
T: +61400631608
E: info@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our new website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based on are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Class 1 Nickel Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Matachewan First Nation for Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project

TORONTO, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) and Matachewan First Nation (“MFN”) are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the two parties. The MOU was signed to advance responsible exploration and development of the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project, 45 km east of the City of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

The signed MOU means that Class 1 Nickel recognizes the traditional values of the MFN and commits the Company to consult and establish a mutually beneficial cooperative and productive relationship to advance the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Project. The agreement also provides MFN opportunity to participate in the benefits of the Project through business opportunities, employment and training, financial compensation, and consultation on environmental matters.

“Class 1 Nickel proactively reached out to MFN as a traditional land holder in the Alexo-Dundonald Property area and engaged them in early dialogue on how the Project and associated infrastructure will be responsibly explored and developed,” said Ben Cooper, President of Class 1 Nickel. “We are very pleased for the signed MOU with MFN and welcome their constructive consultation and strong support as Class 1 Nickel plans to commence its Phase 1 drill program on the Project.”

“Matachewan First Nation would like to commend Class 1 Nickel on their early engagement and consultation activities with the Matachewan First Nation,” said Chief Jason Batisse. “It’s always a pleasure to work with mineral development companies on our traditional territory who respect and acknowledge not only our way of life but also the importance of building a meaningful relationship within the community. We are confident that Class 1 Nickel will operate using sound environmental practices and that the exploration activities will provide ongoing benefit to the community. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Class1 Nickel and advancing the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project.”

The Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project is located in the world class Timmins Mine District of Ontario Canada with 100 years of mining activity. The Project enjoys strong established infrastructure and community support and year-round access. Class 1 Nickel looks forward to advancing plans for exploration, development, permitting and construction of mines on the Project to produce nickel-copper-cobalt.

About Matachewan First Nation

Matachewan First Nation is an historic northern Ontario First Nation community that has served as the traditional home for many First Nation families. It is still home to a growing community and the First Nation is actively taking part in partnering and working with the resource development industry in establishing mutually beneficial agreements. The First Nation also prides itself in being able to work with industry with a focus on protecting the environment and ecology on their traditional lands in northeastern Ontario.

The community is located approximately 30 kms southeast of the town of Matachewan and about 60 km west of the City of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada.

About Class 1 Nickel 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mineral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The Company also owns 100% the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact: 

Benjamin Cooper, President
T: 416.454.0166
E: bcooper@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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Class 1 Nickel Announces Nickel Sulphide Projects Update, Quebec and Ontario

  • Acquisition of Somanike Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in northern Quebec executed.
  • Review and project report commissioned for The Somanike Project, including an advancement strategy for the historic Marbridge Mine Project.
  • A comprehensive Program of Work is being finalised for The Alexo-Dundonald Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in Timmins Ontario.
  • Work commenced on Alexo-Dundonald for First Nation agreements, permitting and approvals as preparations made to launch initial 10,000 m expansion drilling campaign.

TORONTO, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its technical team conducted a site visit and project review of the recently acquired Somanike Project in Northern Quebec. Additionally, The Company is also pleased to report that it is in the process of finalizing a work program to conduct an initial 10,000 m drilling campaign at The Alexo- Dundonald Project near Timmins, Ontario.

The Somanike Property land package covers 45 km2 within a large NW-trending ultramafic complex that hosts several Ni-sulphide occurrences in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt region of northwestern Quebec. Featuring Quebec’s first nickel mine, the Marbridge Mine, a high-grade nickel mine that was placed on care and maintenance by Falconbridge in 1968, the Somanike project also contains a number of identified target nickel zones and geophysical anomalies occurring in the vicinity of the Mine.

A recent 1580 m drill program was completed at Somanike to test strong, previously untested VTEM conductor anomalies on the mineralized ultramafic Ataman Trend, located 1 km south of the Marbridge Mine. Massive sulphide intervals were intersected and some were confirmed to be nickeliferous by a hand-held XRF instrument and positive acid tests. Assays of mineralized samples from the drill cores are pending receipt from the laboratory.

The Somanike Project is located approximately 25 km from the mining centre of Malartic, 40 km from 
Val-d’Or, and 60 km from Rouyn-Noranda (Figure 1). Historical production on the Somanike Property from 1962 to 1968 totalled 702,000 tonnes grading 2.28% Ni and 0.10% Cu. P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”) completed an initial site visit and verification review program at the Somanike Project with the following purposes: (i) confirm the presence of favourable ultramafic rocks; (ii) retrieve historical drill core and data records; and (iii) ascertain the condition of the historical mine site area at surface.

Figure 1. Somanike Project and Marbridge Nickel Mine Location
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Initial Somanike Site Visit Highlights: 

  • Grab samples taken from outcrops confirm presence of favourable ultramafic rocks
  • A review of the near-surface rehabilitated historical workings indicate that they are in good condition with only a few very minor enclosure issues that required rectification 
  • Numerous data files were located that document the historical mining operation and exploration activities

Since the site visit, 1,580 m of diamond core drilling was completed by project vendor Vanicom Resources Pty Ltd.

The Marbridge Mine (Figure 1) was operated by Falconbridge Nickel and produced 702,366 tonnes grading 2.28% Ni and 0.10% Cu over a five-year period. The ore was processed at the Canadian Malartic located 25 km to the south and had an estimated average metallurgical recovery of 88% producing a concentrate grade reported at 11.9% Ni. Mineral Resources are unknown at this time. Production halted at Marbridge in 1968. Since then, various expert groups have conducted reviews of the four mined zones and unanimously concluded that very good potential exists to define a contiguous Mineral Resource down plunge and along strike of the four zones.

Marbridge Mine occurs within a large NW-trending ultramafic complex that hosts several additional nickel sulphide occurrences. Multiple geophysical exploration targets exist within the Marbridge Mine area and regionally within the Somanike Project (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Exploration Targets on the Somanike Project
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Class 1 Nickel & Technologies Limited has taken advice from leading mining consultants CSA Global and P&E Mining Consultants Inc. as well as former Falconbridge management geologists who worked on the project previously, and has also reviewed published independent expert reports and geophysical data.
The unanimous conclusion is that there is continuity of mineralization down-dip or along strike of the past producing Marbridge Mine, and therefore an opportunity to expand the historically mined zones.
At Marbridge, two shafts mined four zones over a strike length of 1,000 m. Data records show that the mining ceased “in mineralization”.

Alexo-Dundonald Work Program 2021

The proposed exploration program for the Alexo-Dundonald Project is a two-phase drill program with a total budget of $8M. Phases 1 ($2M) and 2 ($6M) includes compilation/evaluation of historical data, modelling and interpretation of the new VTEM anomalies and historical borehole EM anomalies, and a diamond drilling program to expand Mineral Resources at the known deposits and upgrade Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources. The Phase 2 work will continue the work from Phase 1 and drill test the highest priority targets for potential new massive nickel sulphide deposits.

P&E Mining Consultants Inc. recommended that Class 1 continue exploration activities on the Alexo-Dundonald Property followed by a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) in Q4 2021. In conjunction with the PEA, metallurgical testwork, geotechnical drilling and analysis, and consultation/environmental studies should be undertaken and continued as part of the Project exploration and development programs.”

Specific recommendations from the December 2020 MRE Tech Report are as follows:

  • Accelerate ongoing exploration activities, including Mineral Resource expansion/upgrading and drill testing of geophysical anomalies on the Alexo-Dundonald Property for new discoveries. All historical geological, geochemical and geophysical data should be compiled and integrated into the targeting model, by an experienced in-house technical team.
  • At the Alexo-Dundonald Property, the four Alexo and Dundonald nickel sulphide deposits remain open to expansion by drilling along strike and at depth. In a Phase 1 exploration program, P&E proposes drilling 7,500 m to expand the known Mineral Resources and to upgrade the Mineral Resource classification.
  • For a Phase 2 exploration program, P&E proposes drilling 12,500 m to test undrilled and under-drilled priority geophysical anomalies outside of the four known deposits for presence of nickel sulphide mineralization.
  • To advance the Alexo-Dundonald Project and initiate a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), P&E recommends additional metallurgical testwork (including mineralogical studies and comminution, process recovery and mineralized material sorting tests), geotechnical studies (open pit and potential underground), infrastructure, community, environmental, hydrogeological and economic studies.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. William Stone (P.Geo.), independent geological consultant to the Company, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by National Instrument 43‐101.

About Class 1 Nickel 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mineral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The Company also owns the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact: 

Benjamin Cooper, President

T: 416.454.0166

E: bcooper@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, including those risks set out in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Class 1 Nickel acquires Somanike Nickel Project

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1 Nickel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has exercised the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Somanike Property pursuant the option agreement dated September 24, 2019, as amended and restated April 27, 2020, between Legendary Ore Mining Corp. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) and Vanicom Resources Limited (the “Legendary Option Agreement”). Pursuant to the Legendary Option Agreement, the Company has exercised the option granted to Vanicom by Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (“QPMC”) under an option agreement dated August 20, 2018, as amended (the “QPMC Option Agreement”), by paying Vanicom $1 plus reimbursing Vanicom for all expenses made on the Somanike Property prior to the Company exercising said option.

The Somanike Property consists of 110 mining titles covering 5146.06 hectares located in the Abitibi area of the Province of Quebec. The Legendary Option Agreement was entered into following a reorganization of Vanicom, whereby Vanicom divested its ownership of Legendary to Vanicom shareholders, which was completed on September 19, 2019.

The Company has previously issued 181,089 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) to QPMC and 53,846 Common Shares to Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. In order to exercise its option under the Legendary Option Agreement, the Company has paid QPMC an aggregate of $75,000 and has drilled the necessary 750m of core on certain claims held by Globex Mining Enterprises Inc.

Exploration in the Somanike Property has been largely dormant since the early 1970s following the closing of the Marbridge Ni-Cu Mine in 1968. Historical exploration programs focused on Ni-Cu with the majority of assays conducted for Ni and very limited Cu. The entire project area was not investigated by modern geophysical surveys until 2014 and 2015, when Sphinx Resources Ltd. (“Sphinx”) flew a VTEM survey over the entire Somanike Property with the objective of identifying nickel-copper sulphide targets. Compilation of all historical drill data in conjunction with the new VTEM survey identified numerous targets and exploration programs were designed to test for Nickel and Copper.

About Class 1 Nickel: 

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mineral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The Company also owns the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

Benjamin Cooper, President
T: 416.454.0166
E: bcooper@class1nickel.com

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, including those risks set out in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited Provides Clarification Respecting the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on February 3, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO) (“Class 1” or the “Company“) announces that the resolution to ratify the acts and proceedings of the Board of Directors described in the Information Circular of the Company for the Annual and Special Meeting of the shareholders to be held on February 3, 2021 will not be put to the shareholders for approval. The resolution will be withdrawn at the meeting because the Information Circular for the meeting does not adequately set forth all of the details related to the acts and proceedings of the Directors in sufficient detail for a shareholder to make an informed decision on the subject matter of the resolution. For clarity, management of the Company has determined that there are no acts or proceedings taken by the Board of Directors which requires approval of the shareholders in any event. This clarification to the Information Circular has been made at the request of OSC staff in connection with an OSC review of the disclosure record of the Company.

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO) is a mineral resource company focused on  the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide resources located near Timmins, Ontario, as well as developing and exercising the option over  the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

Benjamin Cooper, President
T: 416.454.0166
E: info@class1nickel.com 

For additional information please visit our new website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed: @Class1Nickel.

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based on are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.