Canada Nickel Company Enhances Governance with New Board Member Appointment

Canada Nickel Company Inc. is excited to announce that Jackie Przybylowski has been nominated for a position on its Board of Directors. This decision will be officially confirmed during the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025. In the interim, Jackie will serve as an observer to the Board, allowing her to acclimatize to the company's governance and strategic vision.

David Smith, the Chair of Canada Nickel's Board, expressed enthusiasm about Jackie’s appointment, highlighting her extensive background in the metals and mining sector. "Her formidable career as an accomplished analyst, strong connections with institutional investors, and experience as a metallurgical engineer will be critical as we approach a construction decision on our Crawford Nickel Sulphide project at the end of this year," said Smith.

Jackie Przybylowski has established herself as a notable figure in the industry. As the Vice President of Capital Markets at Gold Royalty Corp, she is part of a rapidly growing precious metals royalty company. Previously, she held the position of Managing Director responsible for Metals and Mining Equity Research Analysis at BMO Capital Markets, which has been recognized as the world's top banking institution for metals and mining for the last 15 years. Her strategic insights helped to cover Canada's largest mining and metals companies. Notably, she has also been recognized by Brendan Wood International as a TopGun Investment Mind and Analyst.

Her extensive experience includes having visited over 130 mines and projects across more than 30 countries, cementing her as a leading voice in the sector. Jackie’s career began as a metallurgical engineer at Stelco Lake Erie Steel, where she honed her skills in product development, process design, and quality assurance. This engineering background, merged with her analytical capabilities, equips her with a unique, strategic understanding of the mining and metals industry.

Jackie holds multiple degrees from the University of Toronto, including her MBA, MEng, and BASc in metallurgical engineering. She is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), illustrating her well-rounded expertise.

During her election to the board, the Company will provide 138,889 deferred share units to Jackie as part of her compensation package, underscoring the company's commitment to aligning the interests of directors with that of shareholders.

About Canada Nickel Company

Canada Nickel Company Inc. is a pioneering firm focused on the next generation of nickel-sulfide projects essential for powering the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry and stainless-steel markets. With projects based in low political risk jurisdictions, Canada Nickel seeks to create processes for net-zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products, thereby contributing positively to environmental sustainability. The flagship Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project, which is entirely owned by the company, is strategically located in the Timmins-Cochrane mining camp, an area rich in mineral resources. For further information about Canada Nickel and its initiatives, you can visit their official website at www.canadanickel.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations and assumptions regarding the future economic conditions, statute changes, market demand, and regulatory approvals. However, actual results may vary, and it is recommended not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Canada Nickel assumes no obligation to update or revise these statements as new information becomes available.

For further details, please reach out to Mark Selby, the CEO, directly at 647-256-1954 or via email at [email protected]