NiCAN Reports High Grades in First Two Drill Holes at the Wine Project in Manitoba, Including 27.3 Metres of 2.61% Nickel Equivalent
NiCAN Limited
390 Bay St, Suite 700A
Toronto, ON, M5H 2M8
NiCAN Reports High Grades in First Two Drill Holes at the Wine Project in Manitoba,
Including 27.3 Metres of 2.61% Nickel Equivalent
Toronto, Ontario – September 8, 2022 – NiCAN Limited (“NiCAN” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NICN) has
received outstanding assay results from the first two diamond drill holes drilled in 2022 at the Wine
project in Manitoba . These drill holes were part of NiCAN’s initial drilling campaign at the Wine project
and were drilled vertically to gain an understanding of the overall thickness and orientation of
mineralization encountered in the historical drilling.
Highlights (complete assays are set out in Tables 1 and 2):
• Diamond drill hole Wine- 22-05 intersected three distinct zones of mineralization including 27.3
metres at 2.01% Ni, 1.81% Cu, 0.09% Co, 0.20 g/t Au and 0.28 g/t Pd from 43.0 to 69.3 metres (NiEq
of 2.61%)
• Diamond drill hole Wine -22-02 intersected four zones of mineralization including 2.8 metr es a t
1.87% Ni, 0.64% Cu, 0.08% Co and 0.46 g/t Pd from 45.8 to 48.6 metres (NiEq of 2.08%).
Note: Nickel Equivalent (“NiEq”) was calculated using copper and nickel values only.
Brad Humphrey, President, and CEO of NiCAN commented, “This is an excellent result from our initial
drilling at the Wine pro ject. This drilling program was designed to improve our understanding of the
Wine Occurrence, confirm the mineralization encountered in the historical drilling and determin e the
orientation of the mineralized body. Intersecting multiple zones containing high nickel equivalent
values is very encouraging.”
2022 Exploration Program
The 56.8 km 2 Wine property is located west of Snow Lake in Manitoba (Figure 4). The initial 2022
exploration program included an airborne geophysical survey, partial resampling of a historical drill hole,
downhole geophysical (electro -magnetic) surveys and 17 diamond drill holes , 1,600 met res in total,
testing an area known as the Wine Occurrence, as well as seven other nearby geophysical anomalies. The
objective of this program was to confirm the presence of nickel -copper mineralization at the Wine
Occurrence and improve NiCAN’s understanding of the geological model and the orientation of the
mineralization, which will be used to better target future drilling programs.
NiCAN anticipates receiving and releasing the assay and geophysical survey results, following quality
control, over the next several weeks. The results from this initial exploration work will be used to refine
the geological model and to design a follow up Phase 2 exploration plan.
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Wine-22-02
Immediately following the overburden, drill hole Wine-22-02 intersected 0.7 metres averaging 0.64% Cu
and 0.27% Ni (NiEq of 0.49%) from 7.2 to 7.9 metres. This was followed by three additional mineralized
intersections down hole, including 4.6 metres averaging 1.02% Cu and 0.74% Ni (NiEq of 1.07%), 0.3% Co
and 0.28 g/t PGMs (“Au+Pt+Pd”) from 34.9 to 39.5 met res; 2.8 meters averaging 0.64% Cu and 1.87% Ni
(NiEq of 2.08%), 0.08% Co and 0.56 g/t PGMs from 45.8 to 48.6 metres as well as 6.1 met res averaging
1.9% Cu, 0.09% Ni (NiEq of 0.71%), 0.003% Co and 2.49 g/t PGMs from 60.8 to 66.9 metres (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Drill holes Wine-22-02 and Wine-22-05 Presented in a Section Looking Northwest (300⁰)
There appears to be a strong correlation between intersections of higher -grade copper assays and
elevated PGM grades. An 11.20% Cu assay from 60.8 to 61.4 metres also returned 6.0 g/t Au, 1.01 g/t Pt
and 1.47 g/t Pd. Another significant copper assay of 9.47% Cu from 66.5 to 66.9 metres also returned 8.35
g/t Au, 1.20 g/t Pt and 6.18 g/t Pd.
All mineralized intersections were hosted by gabbro with the last three hosted by a distinct light-coloured
gabbro unit.
4.1 m @ 1.03% Cu, 0.96% Ni,
(NiEq of 1.31%)
3.8 m @ 0.42% Cu, 0.52% Ni,
(NiEq of 1.27%)
27.3 m @ 1.81% Cu, 2.01% Ni,
(NiEq of 2.61%)
4.6 m @ 1.02% Cu, 0.74% Ni,
(NiEq of 1.07%)
2.8 m @ 0.64% Cu, 1.87% Ni,
(NiEq of 2.08%)
0.7 m @ 0.64% Cu, 0.52% Ni,
(NiEq of 1.27%)
6.1 m @ 1.90% Cu, 0.09% Ni,
(NiEq of 0.71%)
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Wine-22-05
Wine-22-05 was drilled 16 metres northeast of Wine-22-02 and intersected three zones of mineralization
starting at 25 .0 metres downhole. They include 4.1 metres averaging 1.03% Cu and 0.96% Ni (NiEq of
1.31%), 0.05% Co and 0.29 g/t PGMs from 25.0 to 29.1 metres; 3.8 metres averaging 2.42% Cu and 0.52%
Ni (NiEq of 1.27%), 0.03% Co and 0.92 g/t PGMs from 34. 8 to 38.4 metres and 27.3 metres averaging
1.81% Cu and 2.01% Ni (NiEq of 2.61%), 0.09% Co, 0.46 g/t PGMs from 43.0 to 69.3 metres. All were
hosted by the light-coloured gabbro unit (Figure 1).
The initial mineralized zone encountered in drill hole Wine-22-05, which intersected 4.6 metres averaging
1.02% Cu and 0.74% Ni (NiEq of 1.07%), is interpreted to be a separate zone than that intersected in drill
hole Wine -22-02. Further work is required to determine this zone’s extent and characterization.
Subsequent zones intersected in the drill hole can be correlated to those in drill hole Wine-22-02, as well
as historical drill hole RAD07-01 (20.4 metres averaging 1.38% Ni and 2.14% Cu (NiEq of 2.09% Ni) ), EEL-
346 (16.5 metres averaging 0.85% Ni and 1.50% Cu (NiEq of 1.35% Ni)) and EEL-302 (12.8 metres averaging
0.52% Ni and 0.97% Cu (NiEq of 0.84% Ni)) (Figure 2) (see press release dated August 23, 2022).
On the section where drill hole Wine-22-05 intersects proximal to historical drill holes EEL-346 and RAD07-
01, the mineralized zone is estimated at a true width of 16 metres and a thickness of 27 metres.
Figure 2: Drill Holes Wine- 22-02 and Wine-22-05 Presented in a Section Looking Northwest (350 ⁰) and
including Historical Drill Holes*
* Historical drill hole assays are listed in Table 3
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Assay, Analysis and QA/QC
All core samples were sent to the Saskatchewan Research Council (“SRC”) in Saskatoon (an accredited
laboratory) by secure transport for base and precious metal assay. Base metals were assayed by their ICP3
package, which includes a total of 35 analytes by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission
Spectroscopy). Partial digestions were performed on a 0.5 gram aliquot of sample pulp which was digested
in a mixture of HCl:HNO3, in a hot water bath and then diluted to 15 ml using deionized water. Over-limits
for copper, nickel and cobalt had an aliquot of 1.0 gram sample pulp digested in a concentration of
HCl:HNO3. The digested volume was then made up with deionized water for analysis by ICP -OES. Fire
Assay Techniques involved a 30 gram aliquot of sample pulp which was mixed with a standard fire assay
flux in a clay crucible and a silver inquart added prior to fusion. After the mixture was fused, the melt was
poured into a form which was cooled. The lead bead wa s then recovered and cupelled until only the
precious metal bead remained. The bead was then parted in dilute HNO3. The precious metals were then
dissolved in aqua regia and then diluted for analysis by ICP-OES
Laboratory Quality Control protocols were applied to the assay sample package by SRC. NiCAN submitted
a regular schedule of standards, blan ks and duplicates into the sample stream for Quality Control
measures. Drill core samples are split in half using a diamond saw with half saved for reference and the
other half shipped for assay. In the case of duplicate samples the half core is quarter sp lit with the two
quarter splits sent for separate assay.
NiCAN does not have any historic QA/QC data for the 2007 or earlier drill results.
Qualified Person
Mr. Bill Nielsen, P.Geo, a consultant to NiCAN, who is a qualified person under National Instrument 43 -
101 – Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43 -101”) has reviewed and approved the scientific
and technical information in this press release.
About NiCAN
NiCAN Limited is a mineral exploration company, trading under the symbol “NICN” on the TSX -V. The
Company is actively exploring two nickel projects, both located in well-established mining jurisdictions in
Manitoba, Canada.
Contact Information:
Brad Humphrey Sandy Noyes
President and CEO Investor Relations & Communications
416.565.4007 [email protected]
www.nicanltd.com
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained herein contains certain “forward -looking information” under applicable
securities laws concerning the proposed financing, business, operations and financial performance and
condition of NiCAN Limited. Forward -looking information includes, but is not limited to, the size and
timing of the drill program, results of the drill program, NiCAN’s ability to identify mineralization similar
to that found in prior drill holes, the benefits and the potential of the properties of the C ompany; future
commodity prices (including in relation to NiEq calculatio ns); drilling and other exploration potential;
costs; and permitting. Forward -looking information may be characterized by words such as “plan,”
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materially from results anticipated by such forward -looking information includes changes in market
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Figure 3: Historical Drill Hole Locations
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Figure 4: Wine Project Location
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Table 1: Assay List – Diamond Drill Hole Wine-22-02
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Co
(%)
Cu
(%)
Ni
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Pt
(g/t)
Pd
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
PGM
(Au+Pt+Pd)
Ni Eq
(Ni+Cu)
Wine 22-2 7.2 7.9 0.7 0.01 0.64 0.27 0.12 0.01 0.13 4.30 0.26 0.49
Wine 22-2 33.9 34.9 1.0 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.01
Wine 22-2 34.9 35.6 0.8 0.02 0.94 0.43 0.09 0.00 0.04 5.60 0.14 0.74
Wine 22-2 35.6 36.5 0.9 0.03 0.31 0.56 0.03 0.00 0.09 1.30 0.12 0.66
Wine 22-2 36.5 37.5 1.0 0.03 0.81 0.61 0.34 0.00 0.15 5.90 0.49 0.88
Wine 22-2 37.5 38.5 1.0 0.02 1.44 0.55 0.11 0.07 0.11 8.30 0.29 1.02
Wine 22-2 38.5 39.5 0.9 0.06 1.53 1.50 0.09 0.00 0.21 10.10 0.30 2.01
Wine 22-2 39.5 40.5 1.0 0.00 0.09 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.01 0.06
Wine 22-2 44.4 45.4 1.0 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.02
Wine 22-2 45.4 45.8 0.4 0.01 0.07 0.12 0.00 0.03 0.02 0.70 0.05 0.15
Wine 22-2 45.8 46.8 1.0 0.08 0.83 1.96 0.10 0.06 0.31 10.00 0.47 2.23
Wine 22-2 46.8 47.8 1.0 0.10 0.32 2.34 0.04 0.03 0.78 3.60 0.85 2.45
Wine 22-2 47.8 48.6 0.8 0.05 0.79 1.17 0.06 0.01 0.26 8.50 0.33 1.43
Wine 22-2 48.6 49.6 1.0 0.00 0.08 0.04 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.70 0.03 0.07
Wine 22-2 49.6 50.6 1.0 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.01
Wine 22-2 59.0 60.0 1.0 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.20 0.01 0.01
Wine 22-2 60.0 60.8 0.8 0.00 0.02 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.13
Wine 22-2 60.8 61.4 0.7 0.02 11.20 0.49 4.65 1.56 2.26 162.00 8.47 4.19
Wine 22-2 61.4 62.0 0.6 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.08 0.90 0.12 0.02
Wine 22-2 62.0 63.0 1.0 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.50 0.05 0.02
Wine 22-2 63.0 64.3 1.3 0.00 0.34 0.01 0.51 0.00 0.01 6.10 0.52 0.12
Wine 22-2 64.3 65.4 1.2 0.00 0.04 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.70 0.04 0.02
Wine 22-2 65.4 66.0 0.6 0.00 0.39 0.24 0.29 0.15 0.15 12.40 0.59 0.37
Wine 22-2 66.0 66.5 0.5 0.00 0.21 0.01 0.04 0.00 0.10 2.50 0.14 0.08
Wine 22-2 66.5 66.9 0.4 0.00 9.54 0.10 8.35 1.20 6.18 200.00 15.73 3.25
Wine 22-2 66.9 67.9 1.0 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.02 1.60 0.04 0.04
Note: NiEq includes Ni and Cu values only - Ni+(Cu x 0.33)
Table 2: Assay List – Diamond Drill Hole Wine-22-05
Drill Hole
ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Co
(%)
Cu
(%)
Ni
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Pt
(g/t)
Pd
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
PGM
(Au+Pt+Pd)
Ni Eq
(Ni+Cu)
Wine 22-5 20.2 21 0.8 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.01 0.01
Wine 22-5 21 22 1.0 0.00 0.17 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.01 0.07
Wine 22-5 22 23 1.0 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0 0.01
Wine 22-5 23 24 1.0 0.02 0.20 0.38 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.40 0.01 0.45
Wine 22-5 24 25 1.1 0.00 0.28 0.07 0.04 0.00 0.02 2.00 0.07 0.16
Wine 22-5 25 26.1 1.1 0.01 0.33 0.18 0.05 0.00 0.06 2.10 0.12 0.29
Wine 22-5 26.1 26.8 0.7 0.09 0.76 1.96 0.06 0.00 0.51 4.20 0.58 2.21
Wine 22-5 26.8 27.5 0.8 0.11 0.36 2.23 0.06 0.16 0.11 3.40 0.33 2.35
Wine 22-5 27.5 28.2 0.7 0.06 3.83 1.06 0.40 0.02 0.11 18.20 0.53 2.32
Wine 22-5 28.2 29.2 1.0 0.01 0.35 0.13 0.07 0.00 0.06 3.50 0.12 0.25