Nickel 28 Announces Confirmation of Cash Distribution from Ramu Joint Venture

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Nickel 28 (CONXF) confirmed a pending cash distribution and loan repayment from its Ramu joint venture for H1 2025. The company expects a cash distribution of ~US$1.4 million attributable to its 8.56% interest in the Ramu Nickel‑Cobalt project, plus confirmation of a US$2.5 million repayment of its share of partner construction debt, reducing Nickel 28's attributable debt balance to approximately US$34.9 million.

The timing is anticipated during October 2025. Management noted H1 2025 production was reduced by a blower failure from mid‑November 2024 to mid‑February 2025, and expects a full six months of uninterrupted production in H2 2025, which could improve future distributions assuming stable or higher commodity prices.

Positive

• Confirmed H1 2025 cash distribution of approximately US$1.4 million
• Received US$2.5 million repayment reducing attributable JV debt to US$34.9 million
• Anticipated receipt of distributions during October 2025
• Company expects full six months uninterrupted production in H2 2025

Negative

• H1 2025 production reduced by blower failure from mid‑Nov 2024 to mid‑Feb 2025
• Timing of cash receipt remains unconfirmed despite anticipated October timing

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2025) - Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) ("Nickel 28" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the pending receipt of its ninth cash distribution from the Ramu joint venture.

Nickel 28 has received confirmation of a cash distribution for H1 2025 operating performance of approximately US$1.4 million in respect of its 8.56% joint-venture interest in the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt project in Papua New Guinea, which is operated by Metallurgical Corporation of China. Nickel 28 also received confirmation of the repayment of US$2.5 million of Nickel 28's portion of the remaining Ramu joint venture partner construction debt, reducing Nickel 28's attributable balance to approximately US$34.9 million. The timing of receipt of the distributions remains to be confirmed but is anticipated to occur during October 2025.

Nickel 28 Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Craig Lennon commented: "The cash distribution received, and the loan repayment made was impacted by reduced production in the first half of 2025, however with a full six months of uninterrupted production expected in the second half of 2025 we would expect a better result in six months' time, assuming commodity prices remain the same or improve. As we have detailed previously, the first half of 2025 was impacted by the mechanical failure of one of the two blowers in the acid plant at Ramu's HPAL facility that reduced production from mid-November 2024 through to mid-February 2025. As previously mentioned, all three HPAL trains completed their annual maintenance in the first half of 2025."

Mr. Lennon also noted: "Projects within our royalty portfolio are progressing well, with an article published recently on the Dumont Nickel project, indicating positive developments on a power allocation. As well, Giga Metals has announced that it is undertaking a geophysics program at its flagship Turnagain project in northern British Columbia, and Australian Mines announce a targeted ~1,000m drilling program at its Flemington Project in NSW, Australia. While the projects still have some time until they are in production, these activities are all positive developments for Nickel 28's royalty portfolio.

About Nickel 28

Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a nickel-cobalt producer through its 8.56% joint-venture interest in the producing, long-life and world-class Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Operation located in Papua New Guinea. Ramu provides Nickel 28 with significant attributable nickel and cobalt production thereby offering our shareholders direct exposure to two metals which are critical to the adoption of electric vehicles. In addition, Nickel 28 manages a portfolio of 10 nickel and cobalt royalties on development and exploration projects in Canada, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

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This news release contains certain information which constitutes 'forward-looking statements' and 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements and figures with respect to the operational and financial results of the Ramu project (including the total amount of the anticipated distribution (and the timing thereof)); statements related to the repayment of the Company's Ramu operating debt (and the timing thereof); statements related to the Company's attributable cash flow (and the receipt and timing thereof); and statements with respect to the business and assets of the Company and its strategy going forward. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the Company's control. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties underlying these forward-looking statements materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements could vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Investor Relations Contact Information:

Nickel 28 Investor Relations
Attn: Brett Richards, Director/Advisor
Tel: +1 905 449 1500
Email: info@nickel28.com

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FAQ

How much is Nickel 28 (CONXF) receiving from the Ramu JV for H1 2025?

Nickel 28 confirmed a cash distribution of approximately US$1.4 million for H1 2025.

What debt repayment did Nickel 28 (CONXF) receive from the Ramu joint venture?

The company confirmed a US$2.5 million repayment of its portion of partner construction debt.

When does Nickel 28 (CONXF) expect to receive the Ramu distributions?

Receipt is anticipated to occur during October 2025, but exact timing remains to be confirmed.

Why were Ramu distributions and production reduced in H1 2025 for Nickel 28 (CONXF)?

Production was reduced by a mechanical failure of an acid‑plant blower from mid‑November 2024 to mid‑February 2025.

How will H2 2025 production affect future distributions to Nickel 28 (CONXF)?

Management expects a full six months of uninterrupted H2 2025 production, which could improve future cash distributions if commodity prices hold or rise.