Homeland Nickel and Patriot Nickel Appoint SLR International Corporation for Permitting Support at Cleopatra and Red Flat Properties

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Toronto, Ontario – June 04, 2026 -TheNewswire – Homeland Nickel Inc. (“Homeland” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:SHL, OTC: SRCGF) and Patriot Nickel Corp (“Patriot”). arepleased to announce the appointment of SLR International Corporation(“SLR”) for exploration permitting support on the Cleopatra andRed Flat nickel laterite properties, located in SouthernOregon.

The SLR team brings extensive experience supportingmineral exploration permitting and NEPA (National Environmental PolicyAct) compliance efforts on federal lands, including projects requiringcoordination with the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) and UnitedStates Forest Service (“USFS”). SLR has supported mining andexploration projects involving complex federal land management andpermitting considerations, including withdrawn lands, overlappingagency jurisdictions, and evolving exploration and developmentstrategies.

Commenting on the SLR engagement, Homeland Presidentand CEO Steve Balch explained “SLR willoversee modifications to our already submitted Plan of Operations forboth Cleopatra and Red Flat and will support engagement with theFAST-41 Permitting Council. SLR will also assist in our permitting for2027 in which we will increase our exploration to a 300 x 300-footgrid and to a vertical depth exceeding 50 feet. We have a plan todefine our existing resources and convert them into reserves as partof a bankable feasibility study. SLR has extensive experience inpermitting in multiple states including Oregon”.

About SLR InternationalCorporation

SLR is a global consulting firm and recognized leaderin technical and advisory services, with over 30 years of experiencesupporting projects worldwide across several industries, includingmining. Operating from 140+ offices across six continents, SLR bringshigh-quality, multidisciplinary expertise spanning environment,permitting, geology, engineering, metallurgy, and mine waste, amongother disciplines.  SLR provides end-to-end support throughout everystage of the mining life cycle, from exploration and development toclosure and rehabilitation. Its team of experts brings extensiveexperience across a wide range of commodities and mining jurisdictionsglobally, enabling clients to navigate complex technical,environmental, and regulatory challenges with confidence.

About Patriot Nickel

Patriot Nickel Corp is a US corporation formed todevelop and produce nickel from US deposits through an agreement withHomeland Nickel Inc.  Patriot’s mission is tobecome the leading U.S.-mined and U.S.-refined source of nickel,delivering critical mineral security for America’s advancedbatteries, aerospace, and clean energy future.

About Homeland Nickel

Homeland Nickel is a Canadian-based mineral explorationcompany focused on critical metal resources with nine nickel projectsin Oregon, United States, including two with historical resources. TheCleopatra Property alone contains a historical resource ofapproximately 40 Mt of laterite grading 0.9% nickel making it thelargest historical undeveloped nickel resource in the continentalUnited States. Homeland Nickel’s common shares trade on the TSXVenture Exchange under the symbol “SHL”. More detailed informationcan be found on the Company’s website at:

http://www.homelandnickel.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Stephen Balch, President & CEO, Homeland NickelInc.

Phone:        905-407-9586

Email:        steve@beci.ca

Qualified Person

Stephen J. Balch, P.Geo. (ON), the Company’sPresident and CEO and a “Qualified Person” under NationalInstrument (NI) 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technicalcontent of this news release.

Cautionary Statement

This news release may contain assumptions, estimates,and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Suchforward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertaintiesand are subject to factors, many of which are beyond theCompany's control that may cause actual results or performance todiffer materially from those currently anticipated in suchstatements.

Neither the TSXVenture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term isdefined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) acceptsresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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