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Class 1 Nickel Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Matachewan First Nation FOR Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project

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CLASS 1 NICKEL SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH

MATACHEWAN FIRST NATION FOR ALEXO-DUNDONALD NICKEL SULPHIDE

PROJECT

Toronto, Ontario (March 11, 2021) – Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Ltd. (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF)

("Class 1 Nickel" or the "Company") and Matachewan First Nation (“MFN”) are delighted to announce the

signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the two parties. The MOU was signed to

advance responsible exploration and development of the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project, 45 km

east of the City of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

The signed MOU means that Class 1 Nickel recognizes the traditional values of the MFN and commits the

Company to consult and establish a mutually beneficial cooperative and productive relationship to advance

the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Project. The agreement also provides MFN opportunity to participate in the

benefits of the Project through business opportunities, employment and training, financial compensation,

and consultation on environmental matters.

“Class 1 Nickel proactively reached out to MFN as a traditional land holder in the Alexo-Dundonald Property

area and engaged them in early dialogue on how the Project and associated infrastructure will be

responsibly explored and developed,” said Ben Cooper, President of Class 1 Nickel. “We are very pleased

for the signed MOU with MFN and welcome their constructive consultation and strong support as Class 1

Nickel plans to commence its Phase 1 drill program on the Project.”

“Matachewan First Nation would like to commend Class 1 Nickel on their early engagement and

consultation activities with the Matachewan First Nation,” said Chief Jason Batisse. “It’s always a pleasure

to work with mineral development companies on our traditional territory who respect and acknowledge

not only our way of life but also the importance of building a meaningful relationship within the community.

We are confident that Class 1 Nickel will operate using sound environmental practices and that the

exploration activities will provide ongoing benefit to the community. We look forward to continuing our

relationship with Class1 Nickel and advancing the Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project.”

The Alexo-Dundonald Nickel Sulphide Project is located in the world class Timmins Mine District of Ontario

Canada with 100 years of mining activity. The Proj ect enjoys strong established infrastructure and

community support and year-round access. Class 1 Nickel looks forward to advancing plans for exploration,

development, permitting and construction of mines on the Project to produce nickel-copper-cobalt.

About Matachewan First Nation

Matachewan First Nation is an historic northern On tario First Nation community that has served as the

traditional home for many First Nation families. It is still home to a growing community and the First Nation

is actively taking part in partnering and working wi th the resource development industry in establishing

mutually beneficial agreements. The First Nation also prides itself in being able to work with industry with

a focus on protecting the environment and ecology on their traditional lands in northeastern Ontario.

The community is located approximately 30 kms southeast of the town of Matachewan and about 60 km

west of the City of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada.

About Class 1 Nickel

Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO/OTCQB: NICLF) is a Mineral Resource

Company focused on the development of its 100% owned Alexo-Dundonald Project, a portfolio of komatiite

hosted magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide Mi neral Resources located near Timmins, Ontario. The

Company also owns 100% the Somanike komatiite hosted nickel copper project in Quebec, which includes

the famous Marbridge Mine.

For more information, please contact:

Benjamin Cooper, President

T: 416.454.0166

E: [email protected]

For additional information please visit our website at www.class1nickel.com and our Twitter feed:

@Class1Nickel.

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responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-

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looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets,

fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and

other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, including those risks set out in

the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company’s profile

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assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary

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release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims

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applicable securities laws.