Niobay Corporate Update ON Niobay Activities
Press release
TSX-V: NBY & OTCQB:NBYCF
NIOBAY CORPORATE UPDATE ON NIOBAY ACTIVITIES
Montréal, Québec, February 13, 202 3 – N io Bay Metals Inc. ( “NioBay” or the “ Company”)
(TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) would like to provide an update on the delay in the delivery of
assay results following the drilling program on the “extension” of the Crevier project (the
“Crevier Extension”), in addition to increase in the Company’s land position in Quebec.
Delay in receiving analyses on the Crevier Extension
The Company wishes to inform that it is currently facing delays in the delivery of assay results
from the 2022 drilling campaign. (PR December 2022). The Company will issue a press release
when it has validated the results obtained, respecting the established standards.
Figure 1: Map of the 2022 drilling program
Staking of claims
The Company has staked a series of 257 mining claims northwest of its Crevier property in the
Lac-St-Jean region of Québec (see Figure 2). The Company will verify the Lithium (Li) potential
in this area following completion of its compilation work. This newly staked area adds
14,116 ha to the portfolio of mining claims for NioBay.
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Figure 2: Map of new claims for Li
Message from the President of NioBay and Crevier Minerals
“Consistent with messages received from some of our shareholders, we are also disappointed
with the delays surrounding the analysis results,” said Jean-Sébastien David, president of the
Company. “Last week, due to quality control deficiencies, we have placed a request to re-test
the majority of the analysis’ received. We still wish to have results to present at PDAC 2023,
which will be held in March in Toronto . As for the claims staked since last January, it follows
compilation and discussions with the users of the territory. In addition, the selected sectors
are accessible by a network of forestry roads,” concluded Mr. David.
About NioBay Metals Inc.
NioBay is a company focused on exploration, development and use of critical green metals
with an Environmentally, Sustainable, Governance, and Indigenous (ESGI) focus . The
Company holds a 100% interest in the James Bay Niobium Project located 45 km south of
Moosonee, in the Moose Cree Traditional Territory of the James Bay Lowlands in Ontario.
NioBay also holds a 72.5% interest in the Crevier N iobium and Tantalum project located in
Quebec and on the Nitassinan territory of the Pekuakamiulnatsh First Nation.
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About Niobium
Niobium is a naturally occurring element. It is a readily available, reliable, soft metal that is
ductile, malleable and highly resistant to corrosion. Because it enhances properties and
functionalities, niobium is used in a wide range of materials and applications in the Mobility,
Structural and Energy sectors. Niobium transforms materials. When added to materials like
steel, glass and aluminum castings, niobium makes them smarter and lower environmental
impacts, while also delivering other b enefits like better performance, improved safety and
increased value.
Cautionary Statement
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute 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 statements are made and are subject to numerous
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and f uture 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 Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
NioBay Metals Inc.
Jean-Sébastien David, P.Geo., MPM
President & CEO
www.niobaymetals.com