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NioBay Metal announces agreement with Tribal Logistics/Expedition Helicopter and updated agreement with Moose Cree First Nation

Corporate Updates

Press release

TSX-V: NBY OTCQB:NBYCF

NioBay Metal announces agreement with Tribal

Logistics/Expedition Helicopter and updated agreement with

Moose Cree First Nation

Montreal, Quebec, January 10, 2022 – NioBay Metals Inc. ("NioBay" or the "Company") (TSX-

V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF), a company focused on exploration, development and use of critical

green metals with an Environmentally, Sustainable, Governance, and Indigenous (ESGI) focus,

is pleased to announce the signing of a camp site rental agreement with Tribal

Logistics/Expedition Helicopter to be used for i ts James Bay Niobium Project (the “Project”).

The existing camp site is located and is a property of Ontario Northland Railway (“ONR”) and

will be used by NioBay personnel and contractors working on the Project. NioBay will also use

transportation services of ONR during the exploration and Prefeasibility study periods.

Environmental protection agreement

On December 7 th, NioBay and Moose Cree First Nation signed an updated protection

agreement to cover the 2022 drilling program.

Drilling program

The crew is coming back from Christmas holiday s and is working to set up the new camp

facility on the ONR site. The drilling crew will arrive when the camp is ready. The first drill was

moved in December and we are expecting to get a second drill by the end of January.

“It has been a very challenging time with logistics, COVID cases and availability of resources,

but I’m now pleased to say that we are in a good position to succeed in this new drilling

program with the two signed agreements. Since we are behind scheduled, we were extremely

pleased to get a second drill. I’m sure many of our shareholder s are waiting for results, as

am I”, says Jean-Sébastien David, NioBay CEO.

About NioBay Metals Inc.

NioBay will be a leader in the Environment, Sustainability, Governance and Indigenous

inclusion supporting the development of smart mine(s) with low carbon consumption and

responsible water and wildlife management practices. Critical to our success will be the

consent and full participation of the Indigenous communities in whose territories we

operate.

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 Niobium and T antalum project located in

Quebec and on the Nitassinan territory of the Pekuakamiulnatsh First Nation and a 48% direct

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

venture agreement with SOQUEM.

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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 benefits 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 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 Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy

of this release.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Paradox Public Relations

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

[email protected]

NioBay Metals Inc.

Jean-Sebastien David, geo.

President & CEO

Tel: (514) 866-6500

[email protected]

www.niobaymetals.com