Homeland Nickel and Brazilian Nickel to Jointly Develop Nickel Laterite Properties in Oregon
Homeland Nickel and Brazilian Nickel to Jointly Develop Nickel Laterite Properties in Oregon
Toronto, Ontario – October 7, 2025 – Homeland Nickel Inc. (“Homeland Nickel” or the “Company”)
(TSX-V: SHL, OTC: SRCGF) is pleased to announce it has entered into a preliminary agreement with
Brazilian Nickel Limited (“Brazilian Nickel”) to jointly advance the financing and development of nickel
laterite properties owned by Homeland Nickel in the State of Oregon, USA.
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) under which they will jointly
seek development funding from state and private entities and work together on the technical advancement
of the properties beyond exploration.
Homeland Nickel holds rights to four nickel laterite properties located in southwest Oregon, known as Red
Flat, Cleopatra, Woodcock Mountain and Eight-Dollar Mountain (collectively, the “Oregon Properties”).
The Company is actively advancing the development of the properties through a series of geological drilling
programs, surface sampling and technical assessments.
The two parties plan to collaborate on an exclusive basis to seek funding and leverage Brazilian Nickel’s
extensive expertise in laterite heap leaching technology, including through a potential joint venture and the
preparation of a coherent technical and strategic development program culminating in potential commercial
production.
“Working with Brazilian Nickel will significantly enhance our ability to develop the Oregon properties into
a leading source of nickel produced in the USA,” said Homeland Nickel’s CEO Stephen Balch. “Their
expertise and practical experience in processing laterite make a perfect fit with our exploration capability
and the substantial nickel laterite resources we are currently developing. They have tested the nickel
recoveries at both Red Flat and Cleopatra in the past with positive results.”
Under the non-binding agreement, Homeland Nickel and Brazilian Nickel will cooperate in the preparation
of technical studies, project development strategies and preliminary economic and environmental
assessments. Brazilian Nickel will be responsible for project studies and reports, metallurgical
development, ESG and CO₂-reduction strategies, and compliance with applicable international standards.
Homeland Nickel will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, permitting activities, geological
evaluations, and preparation of a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Homeland Nickel has appointed Brazilian Nickel as its exclusive development and processing partner for
the Oregon Properties during the term of the agreement. Brazilian Nickel agrees not to acquire any nickel
laterite properties in Oregon or California, nor enter into any discussions or establish similar development
and/or processing relationships with any third party operating in those states independently of Homeland
Nickel.
About Brazilian Nickel
Brazilian Nickel is a privately held UK company established in 2013 to develop nickel laterite heap leach
projects worldwide, beginning with its flagship Piauí Nickel Project in Brazil. The Brazilian Nickel team
are all highly experienced mining industry professionals with extensive metallurgical experience in South
America and worldwide. The team has been developing the low-carbon, environmentally responsible heap
leaching of nickel laterites for over 20 years with a view to building a world -class nickel and cobalt
producing company. For more information see the website: http://www.braziliannickel.com.
About Homeland Nickel
Homeland Nickel is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on critical metal resources
with nickel projects in Oregon, United States and copper and gold projects in Newfoundland, Canada. The
Company holds a significant portfolio of mining securities including 1.995 million shares of Canada Nickel
Company Inc. (TSX-V: CNC), 9.960 million shares of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: NOB),
11.522 million shares of Benton Resources Inc. (TSX-V: BEX), 81,150 shares of Vinland Lithium Inc.
(TSX-V: VLD) and 2.761 million shares of Magna Terra Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: MTT). Homeland Nickel’s
common shares trade on the TSX V enture Exchange under the symbol “SHL”. For more information see
the Company’s website: http://www.homelandnickel.com.
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Contact
Stephen Balch, President & CEO
Phone: 905-407-9586
Email: [email protected]