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Moose Cree First Nation and NioBay Metals Announce Renewal of the Protection Agreement

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Press release

TSX-V: NBY

Moose Cree First Nation and NioBay Metals Announce Renewal of the

Protection Agreement

Montreal, February 1, 2021 – Niobay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NBY) is pleased

to announce that Moose Cree First Nation ( “MCFN”) has signed an updated Protection Agreement

(“PA”) in support of the 2021 exploration program. The PA sets out a framework for effective

communication, information exchange, environmental protection and the inclusion of MCFN

businesses in the exploration program.

“The PA reflects the mutual interests of NioBay and Moose Cree to work in partnership with the

exploration program and continue to build a relationship that could then see a mine built with MCFN

consent,” said Claude Dufresne, NioBay President and CEO.

“Respect for Moose Cree’s A boriginal and treaty rights is at the core of the Protection Agreement.

NioBay has acknowledged our community’s rights and decision-making role. This forms the basis of a

positive working relationship between Moose Cree First Nation and NioBay,” said MCFN Chief Mervin

Cheechoo.

Exploration Program

 On January 8, 2021 the Company received and exploration permit valid for three years, from

the Ministry of Energy Northern Development and Mines to drill up to 20,000 metres or

approximately 20-30 drill holes.

 A first objective is to achieve an infill drilling pattern that will allow the Company to upgrade

the majority of the inferred resources category into the indicated resource category.

 A second objective of this campaign is to test the high-grade zone extending and raking to the

north.

 The Company will commence drilling in early February.

Qualified Person

This press release was verified and approved by Claude Dufre sne, P.Eng and Qualified Person as

defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr Dufresne is the President and CEO of NioBay.

ABOUT NIOBAY METALS INC.

NioBay Metals Inc. is a mining exploration company holding a 100% interest in the James Bay Niobium

Project located 45 km south of Moosonee, in the James Bay Lowlands in Ontario. NioBay also holds a

72.5% interest in the Crevier niobium and tantalum project located in Quebec and a 47% direct

participation in mineral titles situated in the Chibougamau region, Quebec, under a joint venture

agreement with SOQUEM.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Certain statements contained in this press release constit ute forward-looking information under the

provisions of Canadian securities laws including statements about the Company’s plans. Such

statements are necessarily based upon a number of beliefs, assumptions, and opinions of

management on the date the stateme nts are made and are subject to numerous risks and

uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those

anticipated or projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward -looking

statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors should

change, except as required by law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the

policies of the TSX Venture Excha nge) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this

release.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

NioBay Metals Inc.

Claude Dufresne, P.Eng.

President & CEO

Tel.: 514 866-6500

Email: [email protected]

www.niobaymetals.com

Paradox Public Relations

Tel: (514) 341-0408 or 1-866-460-0408

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