FIRST ATLANTIC NICKEL CRP - FANCF STOCK NEWS

First Atlantic Nickel (TSXV: FAN, OTCQB: FANCF) has secured permits for its Phase 2 drilling program and southern access trail construction at the Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. The company has initiated preparations and commenced trail construction to expand the recently discovered RPM Zone.

The Phase 2 program aims to extend mineralization towards the Chrome Pond occurrence and north to the Pipestone and Super Gulp targets. The company will utilize a higher-power drill rig capable of using both HQ and NQ drill core to enhance drilling speed and target depth. Initial Phase 1 drill assays are expected in the coming weeks.

The RPM Zone is located within a 30 km highly magnetic ultramafic ophiolite belt, characterized by wide intervals of heavily sheared and serpentinized peridotite ultramafic rock. The vertical orientation provides significant depth potential for mineralized zones, potentially extending to depths of 1 km or more.

First Atlantic Nickel (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) has completed the acquisition of mining licence 038152M, comprising 12 mineral claims in central Newfoundland known as the RPM South claims. The acquisition strengthens the company's position in the 30-kilometer nickel trend within the Atlantic Nickel Project.

The company paid $20,000 in cash and issued 750,000 common shares at $0.1425 per share to acquire the claims, which are subject to a 2% NSR royalty. The shares are under voluntary escrow with a 30-month release period and a statutory hold until May 11, 2025.

The strategic acquisition enables exploration of potential awaruite nickel mineralization extending from the RPM Zone. The company is currently awaiting Phase 1 assay results and conducting preliminary metallurgical testing through Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) to measure magnetically recoverable nickel percentages.

First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (FANCF) has announced an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the RPM-South claims, located adjacent to their RPM Zone discovery within the 30-kilometer nickel trend at the Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. The strategic acquisition includes licence #038152M comprising 12 claims, purchased for $20,000 cash and 750,000 common shares.

The acquisition enables exploration of potential awaruite nickel mineralization extending southward from the RPM Zone. The company has submitted Phase 2 drill permits and plans to develop a direct vehicle access road. Phase 1 drill core processing has resumed, with initial samples submitted for assays and pending metallurgical testing.

The Claims are subject to a 2% NSR royalty, with First Atlantic retaining the right to buy back 1% for $1M before commercial production begins. The company confirmed it is not currently conducting or planning any private placement equity financings.

First Atlantic Nickel (TSXV: FAN, OTCQB: FANCF) announces significant expansion of awaruite mineralization at the RPM Zone within its Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. Step-out drilling has confirmed mineralization across 500 meters width, with large awaruite grains up to 1,000 microns identified.

Key drilling results include: RPM-DDH003, a 200-meter step-out hole, intersected 378 meters of visual nickel-alloy mineralization; RPM-DDH002 extended mineralization by approximately 300 meters laterally. The RPM Zone remains open for expansion in all directions, with mineralization appearing more substantial to the east.

Phase 2 drilling permits have been submitted and are expected to be granted for winter drilling, focusing on deeper mineralization and extending both strike length and width.

First Atlantic Nickel has selected a new drill core processing and storage facility in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, replacing their temporary tent structure. Located within 50 km of the Atlantic Lake Property, this facility will support ongoing Phase 1 drilling activities and future operations along the 30 km nickel trend.

The company also highlighted the RPM Zone discovery, where the first drill hole reached 394 meters depth with visible disseminated nickel-iron alloy (awaruite) mineralization from surface to bottom. The awaruite grains increased in size with depth, often exceeding 500 microns, well above the 10-micron threshold for effective magnetic separation. The zone spans approximately 2.6 km in length and 400-600 meters in width.

First Atlantic Nickel (TSXV: FAN) has submitted applications for new drill permits to expand drilling at the RPM Zone, located 25 km south of Atlantic Lake. The company plans to construct a direct access route enabling year-round access and accommodation of heavier drill rigs. The first discovery hole (RPM DDH001) reached 394 meters depth, revealing large-grained, visible awaruite mineralization from surface to end, with grain sizes often exceeding 500 microns. The RPM Zone spans approximately 2.6 km in length and 400-600 meters in width, exhibiting a strong magnetic anomaly. The company is preparing for a Phase 2 drilling program while awaiting current results.

First Atlantic Nickel has announced a new discovery at its RPM Zone in the Atlantic Nickel Project, Newfoundland. The first drill hole intersected 394 meters of visible, disseminated nickel-iron alloy (awaruite) mineralization from surface. Located 10 km south of Super Gulp Zone and 25 km south of Atlantic Lake, the discovery shows increasing awaruite grain sizes with depth, frequently exceeding 25 microns, with numerous 500+ micron grains observed. XRF analysis confirmed nickel and chromium presence throughout the hole. The heavily fractured host rock suggests potential for lower-cost mining methods. The discovery extends known mineralization across the project's 30 km nickel trend.

First Atlantic Nickel Corp (TSXV: FAN) announces successful drilling results at its Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. The first hole at Super Gulp zone intersected visible awaruite (natural nickel-iron alloy) throughout a 297-meter depth, located 16km south of historical drilling at Atlantic Lake. Notable discoveries include awaruite grain sizes up to 250 microns, well above the 10-micron threshold for effective magnetic separation. The drilling program continues at multiple high-priority targets including RPM, Chrome Pond, and Big Gulp zones across the project's 30km nickel trend. The heavily fractured host rock suggests potential for low-cost mining methods.

First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) has commenced drilling at its 100% owned Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland, Canada, following new awaruite discoveries across a 30 km nickel trend. The drilling program targets multiple high-priority nickel zones, including the newly discovered RPM and Super Gulp areas, which have never been drilled before.

Key highlights include:

• Multiple target areas with potential volumes ranging from 500 million to over 1 billion tonnes
• Recent sampling program identified new and expanded awaruite nickel-alloy zones
• Awaruite's properties enable smelter-free magnetic separation, aligning with US Electric Vehicle IRA requirements
• The project aims to contribute to a more secure and resilient nickel supply chain for North America

The drilling focuses on areas with high geochemical nickel concentrations and confirmed visual awaruite occurrences along the 30 km nickel trend within a large-scale ultramafic sequence.