Q3-2021 Drill Results and Q1-2022 Drill Program
Fathom Nickel Inc.
FATHOM ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE Q3-2021 DRILL PROGRAM AND COMMENCEMENT OF
THE Q1-2022 DRILL PROGRAM AT THE ALBERT LAKE PROPERTY
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• Anomalous Ni, Cu and/or PGE mineralization was detected in 11 of the 13 holes completed in the Q3-2021 drill
program.
• Rottenstone-like stratigraphy was identified in a 13-meter interval in hole AL21029 (located in “the Dime Area ”).
Significant intercepts in this interval included 4,200ppm Ni and 1.25 g/t Pd-Pt+Au over a 1.17-meter interval.
• Within the Island Showing trend, drillhole AL21033 has defined a robust off -hole BHEM conductor 130.0 meters
south of drillhole AL21021 and its associated mineralization and BHEM conductivity.
• Exploration crews have been mobilizing at Albert Lake since January 3. The Q1-2022 winter program will consist
of a 5,000-meter drill program commencing the week of January 10, 2022 (expanded from the originally planned
3,000 meters).
Calgary, Alberta – January 10, 2022 – Fathom Nickel Inc. (the "Company" or " Fathom") (CSE:FNI) (FSE: 6Q5),
(OTCQB: FNICF) is pleased to announce the results of the Q3-2021 drilling program at its wholly owned Albert Lake
Property and the commencement of the Q1-2022 drilling program. The Albert Lake Property is host to the historic
Rottenstone mine, a past producer of high-grade nickel, copper and platinum group metals.
Q3-2021 Drill Results
The Q3-2021 drill program consisted of 13 diamond drill holes totalling 3,106 meters located in the south-central region
of the Albert Lake property.
Table 1 Fall Drill Program Drilling Information (NAD83, Zone 13)
Drillhole ID Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth Inclination Final Depth
(m)
AL21026
510308.6
6244664
457.55
140.3
-52.3
398
AL21027
511256.0
6244598
469.41
304.4
-65.1
128.4
AL21028
510746.8
6244166
457.16
292.7
-45.3
98.3
AL21029
507941.3
6241045
491.67
335.9
-45.2
260
AL21030
512209.8
6245453
486.63
128.5
-52.5
170
AL21031
511214.3
6245674
496.63
99.5
-50.5
177.5
AL21032
510238.2
6244504
457.67
144.5
-46.9
260
AL21033
510281.7
6244832
467.23
111.6
-45.6
365
AL21034
510266.5
6244614
453.53
126
-48.4
110
AL21035
507956.4
6241077
497.43
337.3
-69.7
203
AL21036
507955.9
6241077
497.38
338.66
-46.13
275
AL21037
511338.5
6247281
466.79
123.05
-45.54
260
AL21038
510386.3
6244629
451.4
150.7
-60.42
401
Total 3,106.2
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Anomalous Ni, Cu and PGE mineralization was detected in 11 of the 13 holes, including the occurrence of Rottenstone-
like stratigraphy in a 13-meter interval in hole AL21029 (located in “the Dime Area”). Hole AL21029 was drilled to test
a 2021 B-horizon soil geochemical anomaly and intersected Rottenstone -like stratigraphy (ultramafic, pegmatite) at
136.53-148.72m:
Drillhole From To Interval
(m)*
Ni (ppm) Cu
(ppm)
Co
(ppm)
Pd
(ppb)
Pt
(ppb)
Pd-
Pt+Au
AL21029 135.7 148.72 13.02 658 151 41
including 136.53 138.4 1.87 3062 673 119 363 400
including 136.53 137.7 1.17 4200 882 164 460 580 1.25 g/t
including 144.52 148.72 4.20 658 151 42
*Thicknesses are not true thickness
This drilling success is of particular significance for two reasons.
• First, the location for hole AL21029 was chosen based on a Cr, Mg, Ni-Cu-Co + Pd-Pt geochemical anomaly
that was identified during the summer-2021 surface soil sampling program. Management is very encouraged
by the accuracy of soil geochemistry as part of the “fingerprinting” process helping to identify areas of
Rottenstone-like stratigraphy and mineralization. With a total of 5,719 soil samples obtained and analysed
thus far at Albert Lake (press release December 9, 2021), soil geochemistry will be an increasingly important
exploration tool as we seek to identify additional mineralized deposits.
• Secondly, the existence of Rottenstone-like stratigraphy and mineralization identified in the Dime Area a
significant distance of 4.2 km south of the historic Rottenstone Mine supports the Company’s exploration
premise that the Rottenstone deposit is not an isolated occurrence at Albert Lake.
Ian Fraser, VP Exploration commented, “We are very pleased to report an intersection of Rottenstone-like stratigraphy
and mineralization at the Dime Area, 4.2 km south of the historic Rottenstone Mine. The results of the Q3-2021 drill
program have played a pivotal role in the development and refinement of high-quality drill targets which will be the focus
of the upcoming drill program utilizing the winter ice to optimize drill hole positioning. We are extremely excited to
further test our priority targets at the Dime Area and the Island Showing (press release June 7, 2021) in our upcoming
Q1-2022 drill program in our efforts to translate Rottenstone- like stratigraphy into Rottenstone-like mineralization and
grade.”
Q1-2022 Drill Program
The Q1-2022 winter program will consist of a 5, 000-meter drill program commencing the week of January 10 th 2022.
This program was recently expanded from the originally planned 3,000 meters after the successful completion of the
Company’s $4 million (gross proceeds) flow through financing on November 29, 2021. Diamond drilling will initially
focus on the follow-up of the 2 most prospective target areas – the Island Showing and the Dime Area. Additional drill
targets are expected to be refined as the geological team completes and further processes information from BHEM,
geophysical and airborne targeting initiatives.
Brad Van Den Bus sche President and CEO commented “ I am extremely pleased with our accomplishments on the
Albert Lake Project to date. The systematic approach used to develop and test the geological model has resulted in a
pipeline of excellent drill targets which we are excited to follow -up on during the Q1-2022 drill program . The frozen
conditions at Albert Lake during the winter season are ideal to drill -test key targets at the Island Showing and Dime
Area. W e will also utilize the winter conditions to drill from the ice to follow up on additional BHEM conductors
associated with several drillholes on the Big Island located 400m west of the historic Rottenstone Mine.”
The following Figure illustrate the location of all drillholes drilled in 2021:
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Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA / QC) Statement
Fathom implements an industry-standard QA / QC for all field and diamond drill programs. Fathom through the services
of TerraLogic Exploration insert QA / QC samples in its diamond drill programs at a rate of 1 sample per approximately
every 12-13 sample collected. Standards sourced from CDN Resource Laboratories and CCRMP were inserted into
the sample stream at a rate of 1 in 30 samples. Additionally, Lab duplicates ( coarse rejects) were inserted and
positioned in the sample sequence at a rate of 1 in 30 samples and positioned in the sample sequence alternating with
standards to result in a QA / QC insertion rate of no less than 1 in 15 samples. Blanks were inserted at the start of
every sample batch and additionally after samples of anticipated high-grade or high sulphide content.
Assaying is performed at ALS Canada Ltd. ALS is an accredited laboratory; (SCC – CAN-P-1579 and CAN -P-4E
ISO/IEC 17025) and is independent of Fathom. All drill core samples are analyzed using a 4-Acid digestion followed
by 33 element ICP-AES analyses (Code ME-ICP61). Over limit Ni, Cu results are further analyzed by 4-Acid ore grade
elements ICP-AES process (Code ME-OG62). Analyses for Au, Pd and Pt utilized the ore grade Pt, Pd and Au by ICP-
AES (Code PGM-ICP27).
Qualified Person and Data Verification
Ian Fraser, PGeo., VP Exploration and a Director of the Company and the "qualified person" as such term is defined
by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and
approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of the Company.
About Fathom Nickel Inc.
Fathom Nickel is a resource exploration and development company that is targeting high- grade nickel sul phide
discoveries for use in the rapidly growing global electric vehicle market.
The Company is accelerating exploration on its flagship Albert Lake Project, host to the historic Rottenstone mine,
which is recognized as one of the highest ‐grade (Nickel, Copper, Platinum group metals) deposits of its type ever
mined in Canada. The Albert Lake Project consists of over 90,000 ha of mi neral claims located in the Trans -Hudson
Corridor of Saskatchewan, which is home to numerous world-class mining camps.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Brad Van Den Bussche”
President and CEO, Director
For Further Information Please Contact:
Brad Van Den Bussche, President and CEO
or
Manish Grigo, Director of Corporate Development
+1-416-569-3292
Email: [email protected]
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statements regarding the enhancement of the Company’s geologic m odel and extending the areas of known
mineralization and the Company’s work towards defining a resource base. Such forward looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance o r
achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited
to, the results of exploration activities; the ability of the Company to complete further exploration activities; timing and
availability of external financing on acceptable terms. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
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