Class 1 Nickel Confirms 3+ km PGE-Trend and Samples 1.11 g/t Pd+Pt+Au at the River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project, Ontario, Canada

Core Insights - Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited has announced positive results from its 2025 prospecting and ground-truthing campaign at the River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project, located approximately 65 km northeast of Sudbury, Ontario [1][4] Project Overview - The River Valley Project spans about 2,916 hectares and features several kilometers of promising geology with known platinum group element (PGE)-bearing sulphide mineralization categorized as Contact-Style PGE-Cu-Ni [2][12] - The project is situated within the same intrusive complex as the advanced River Valley Palladium Project developed by New Age Metals Inc [2] Sampling Results - A total of 73 rock grab samples were collected, with 11 samples returning assays ranging from 0.26 to 1.11 g/t 3E (Pd + Pt + Au), 0.04 to 0.96% Cu, and 0.02% to 0.17% Ni [3][6] - The sampling program has generated several new targets for follow-up with ground geophysics and a potential drilling campaign [6] Future Exploration Plans - The CEO of Class 1 Nickel expressed confidence in continuing exploration in target areas, particularly the Crerar PGE Trend, to plan and complete a drilling program soon [4][8] - A surface geophysics program is being planned for the North PGE Trend and the Crerar PGE Trend [3] Historical Context - Historical exploration on the property includes a diamond drill program completed in 2001 by Mustang Minerals Corp, which targeted the Crerar PGE Trend [13] - The project provides exploration upside for PGE and critical minerals, including copper and nickel, with a focus on productive zones within the River Valley Intrusion [12][15]