Quebec Precious Metals Continues Sales Process for Kipawa & Zeus Projects Following Termination of Agreement by Vital

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Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (CJCFF) has announced that it will continue the sales process for its 68% interest in the Kipawa and 100% interest in the Zeus heavy rare earth projects in Quebec, Canada. This follows the termination of an agreement by Vital Metals Limited, which decided not to proceed with the acquisition due to unsatisfactory results from its due diligence. QPM's CEO expressed confidence in realizing significant value for shareholders from these projects despite current market conditions for rare earth projects.

Positive

• QPM plans to continue the sales process for its Kipawa and Zeus projects, indicating ongoing interest.
• CEO believes significant value can be realized for shareholders through monetization.

Negative

• Vital Metals terminated the acquisition agreement, citing unsatisfactory due diligence results.
• Concerns about the Kipawa First Nation's position on the projects may hinder future sales.

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2022 / Quebec Precious Metals Corporation (TSXV:CJC), (FSE:YXEP), (OTCQB:CJCFF) ("QPM" or the "Corporation") announces that it will continue the sales process for the QPM's 68% interest in the Kipawa and 100% interest in the Zeus heavy rare earth projects in Quebec, Canada (the "Projects"). Vital Metals Limited ("Vital") has advised QPM that it will not proceed with the acquisition.

Vital's new management informed QPM that it has not been satisfied with the results of its due diligence on the Projects, in particular the ability to progress its understanding of the Kipawa (Kebaowek) First Nation's position on the Projects and that is also not satisfied with the technical due diligence completed by former management. Vital has informed QPM of its decision to terminate the agreement after not being able to agree on terms to extend the due diligence period to enable Vital to further reduce risk.

QPM's CEO Normand Champigny stated, "We believe that significant value can be realized for our shareholders through the monetization of the Kipawa and Zeus projects. With the current market conditions for rare earth projects, we expect that we will receive further expressions of interest for these projects".

About Quebec Precious Metals Corporation

QPM is a gold explorer with a large land position in the highly prospective Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory, Quebec, near Newmont Corporation's Éléonore gold mine. QPM's flagship project is the Sakami project with significant grades and well-defined drill-ready targets. QPM's goal is to rapidly explore the Sakami project and advance to the mineral resource estimate stage.

For more information please contact:

Normand Champigny
Chief Executive Officer
Tel.: 514 979-4746
nchampigny@qpmcorp.ca

SOURCE: Quebec Precious Metals Corporation

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FAQ

What is the current status of Quebec Precious Metals' Kipawa and Zeus projects?

Quebec Precious Metals continues the sales process for its Kipawa and Zeus projects despite Vital Metals terminating their acquisition agreement.

Why did Vital Metals decide not to acquire Quebec Precious Metals' projects?

Vital Metals was not satisfied with the results of its due diligence, particularly regarding the Kipawa First Nation's position and technical assessments.

What does Quebec Precious Metals expect for its projects after Vital Metals' decision?

QPM anticipates further expressions of interest for the Kipawa and Zeus projects due to their potential value.

How much interest does Quebec Precious Metals have in the Kipawa and Zeus projects?

QPM holds a 68% interest in the Kipawa project and a 100% interest in the Zeus project.