Homeland Nickel and Patriot Nickel Appoint SLR International Corporation for Permitting Support at Cleopatra and Red Flat Properties
Homeland Nickel and Patriot Nickel Appoint SLR International Corporation for Permitting
Support at Cleopatra and Red Flat Properties
Toronto, Ontario – June 04, 2026 – Homeland Nickel Inc. (“Homeland” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:
SHL, OTC: SRCGF) and Patriot Nickel Corp (“Patriot”). are pleased to announce the appointment of SLR
International Corporation (“SLR”) for exploration permitting support on the Cleopatra and Red Flat nickel
laterite properties, located in Southern Oregon.
The SLR team brings extensive experience supporting mineral exploration permitting and NEPA (National
Environmental Policy Act) compliance efforts on fede ral lands, including projec ts requiring coordination
with the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) an d United States Forest Service (“USFS”). SLR has
supported mining and exploration projects involving complex fede ral land management and permitting
considerations, including withdrawn lands, overlapping agency jurisdictions, and evolving exploration and
development strategies.
Commenting on the SLR engagement, Homeland President and CEO Steve Balch explained “SLR will
oversee modifications to our already submitted Plan of Operations for both Cleopatra and Red Flat and will
support engagement with the FAST-41 Permitting Council. SLR will also assist in our permitting for 2027
in which we will increase our exploration to a 300 x 300-foot grid and to a vertical depth exceeding 50 feet.
We have a plan to define our existing resources an d convert them into reserves as part of a bankable
feasibility study. SLR has extensive experience in permitting in multiple states including Oregon”.
About SLR International Corporation
SLR is a global consulting firm and recognized leader in technical and advisory services, with over 30 years
of experience supporting projects worldwide across several industries, including mining. Operating from
140+ offices across six continents, SLR brings hi gh-quality, multidisciplinary expertise spanning
environment, permitting, geology, engineering, metallurgy, and mine waste, among other disciplines. SLR
provides end-to-end support throughout every stage of the mining life cycle, from exploration and
development to closure and rehabilitation. Its team of experts brings extensive experience across a wide
range of commodities and mining jurisdictions globally, enabling clients to navigate complex technical,
environmental, and regulatory challenges with confidence.
About Patriot Nickel
Patriot Nickel Corp is a US corporation formed to develop and produce nickel from US deposits through
an agreement with Homeland Nickel Inc. Patriot’s mission is to become the leading U.S.-mined and U.S.-
refined source of nickel, delivering critical mineral s ecurity for America’s advanced batteries, aerospace,
and clean energy future.
About Homeland Nickel
Homeland Nickel is a Canadian-based mineral explor ation company focused on critical metal resources
with nine nickel projects in Oregon, United States, including two with historical resources. The Cleopatra
Property alone contains a historical resource of approximately 40 Mt of laterite grading 0.9% nickel making
it the largest historical undeveloped nickel resource in the continental United States. Homeland Nickel’s
common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “SHL”. More detailed information
can be found on the Company’s website at:
http://www.homelandnickel.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Stephen Balch, President & CEO, Homeland Nickel Inc.
Phone: 905-407-9586
Email: [email protected]
Qualified Person
Stephen J. Balch, P.Geo. (ON), the Company’s President and CEO and a “Qualified Person” under National
Instrument (NI) 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
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factors, many of which are beyond the Company's contro l that may cause actual results or performance to
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