Canadian Palladium Announces Suspension of Current Drilling Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CANADIAN PALLADIUM ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF CURRENT

DRILLING PROGRAM

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 20, 2020 – Canadian Palladium Resources Inc. (formerly 21C

Metals Inc.) (the "Company") (CSE: BULL) (OTCQB: DCNNF) (FSE: DC R1), in discussions with

its diamond drill contractor Vital Drilling, have decided that due to the C OVID-19 pandemic, diamond

drilling will b e suspended immediately. This decision was influenced by the Ontario Governments

declaration of a State of Emergency and the Federal recommendation to socially isolate. Recommencement

of exploration efforts will be determined once the various government authorities have indicated that risks

to employees and contractors have abated.

The Company's exploration team are continuing to work from home and will be complying with all

federal and provincial COVID-19 directives. By way of clarification, the Company is not aware of any

coronavirus cases involving its employees or their families.

Wayne Tisdale, President, stated: “The COVID-19 epidemic and its repercussions are evolving quickly

and constantly. We will continue to monitor the situation with a view to resuming activities only when it

is clear that it is both safe for our employees and contractors to do so and consistent with all government

guidelines.”

Canadian Palladium Resources Inc.

Wayne Tisdale, President and CEO

T: (604) 639-4472

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adequacy or accuracy of this release.