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Class 1 Nickel Announces Issuance of Shares and Option Grant to Matachewan First Nation

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) (the “Company” or “Class 1 Nickel”) is pleased to announce that it has issued an aggregate of 50,000 common shares (“Shares”) and granted an aggregate of 50,000 stock options to the Matachewan First Nation (“Matachewan”), further to its previously announced memorandum of understanding with the Matachewan dated March 3, 2021 (the “MOU”). The stock options are each exercisable to acquire one Share at an exercise price of $0.87 until February 9, 2023, and vest as to 15% on the date of grant, 20% on September 3, 2021, 25% on March 3, 2022, and as to the remaining 40% on September 3, 2022, in each case provided that the MOU remains in force as of the applicable date.

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 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.

Class 1 Announces Completion of Exploration Expenditures on Alexo-Kelex and Dundonald Nickel Properties

  • Required exploration expenditures under acquisition agreements completed
  • 100% ownership of all properties achieved
  • Expansion resource drilling continues, and core has been submitted for assay

TORONTO, July 12, 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 completed the requisite minimum exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of $1,500,000 on its Alexo-Kelex and Dundonald properties (together, the “Properties”), with a minimum of $750,000 of such expenditures being incurred on the Alexo Property (collectively, the “Expenditure Commitment”) and $750,000 on the contiguous Dundonald Property.

The Company previously acquired the Properties subject to the right of the vendors to re-acquire such Properties for a nominal sum in the event that the Expenditure Commitment was not fully satisfied by October 18, 2021. Accordingly, following completion of the Expenditure Commitment, Class 1 Nickel now holds 100% interest in each of the two Properties, subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Alexo Property and a 2.5% net smelter return royalty on the Dundonald Property.

Mr. David Fitch, President of Class 1 Nickel said: “It’s exciting to note that Class 1 has now successfully earned a 100% interest and met all requirements and obligations in all of its projects in Timmins and Quebec. Diamond drilling is continuing, and we are looking forward to updating shareholders on the assay results from the phase 1 drilling campaign.”

About the Properties 

The 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 growing Dundonald nickel sulphide resources to create a large diversified property portfolio. The Company’s estimated Indicated Mineral Resource consists 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% Ni. The Company is currently drilling to expand the known Mineral Resources and discover new resources to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment. Most recent drilling has encountered more massive sulphides along important strike zones.

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: +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 Provides Update on Phase 1 Drill Program at Dundonald South Deposit, Alexo-Dundonald Property Timmins (Ontario)

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

  • Dundonald South Resource Extension: Phase 1 drilling to expand the current Mineral Resources has intersected massive sulfides east of the known nickel sulphide mineralization
  • Dundonald South Exploration Targets: Phase 1 drill testing borehole electromagnetic (“BHEM”) conductors to the north and east of the known mineralization has also encountered massive sulphide mineralization
  • Phase 2: Phase 2 drill program will follow-up on the Phase 1 results intersections and continue with resource expansion

TORONTO, July 07, 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 Dundonald South Deposit, on the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Property, 45 km northeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario (Canada). The objective of the program is to drill test targets in the vicinity of the known Dundonald South mineralized zones. The Phase 1 program was designed from three-dimensional modelling and interpretation of extensive historical drilling and BHEM survey databases. The Company is delighted to report that the Phase 1 drilling intersected massive sulphide mineralization at Dundonald South (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Location of Phase 1 drill holes at Dundonald South. Red circles indicate the holes drilled to date that intersected massive and semi-massive nickel sulphides. The coloured lines represent the individual mineralized zones (A-H) that make-up the Dundonald South Deposit.
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Phase 1 Drilling

The Phase 1 program at Dundonald South is focused on drill testing parallel and extensional BHEM targets near known mineralization. Massive sulphide mineralization was intersected in two of the first three holes drilled: hole DS-21-006 (Figures 2 and 3) and hole DS-21-005 (Figures 4 and 5).
The sulphide mineralization is indicated to be nickeliferous by hand-held XRF analysis. The third drill hole, DS-21-008, intersected semi-massive nickel sulfides near-surface.

Core samples have been submitted to AGAT Laboratories of Mississauga (Ontario) for confirmation assay. On completion of the Phase 1 drilling, up to half of the holes will be selected for BHEM surveys to further refine targets for Phase 2 and future drilling.

Figure 2. Drill hole DS-21-006 intersected BHEM target.
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Figure 3. Massive and semi-massive sulphide mineralization from drill hole DS-21-006.
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Figure 4. Drill hole DS-21-005 intersected BHEM target.
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Figure 5. Two distinct massive sulphide intercepts in drill hole DS-21-005.
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Phase 2 Drill Program 

The Phase 2 drilling at Dundonald South will follow the same priorities as previously to the northeast at Alexo North and South: 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).

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 deposits 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 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 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.

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.