Tartisan Nickel Corp. Acquires Additional Nickel-Copper Claims at Turtle Pond, Northwestern Ontario

Rhea-AI Summary

Tartisan Nickel (OTCQB: TTSRF) acquired eleven additional claims at Turtle Pond, bringing the total to 161 claims covering 3,375 ha, held 100% through subsidiary Canadian Arrow Mines.

Historical work identified nickel-copper sulphide mineralization with grab samples up to 1.95% Ni and drill intersections including 4.2 m of 0.81% Ni and 4.53% Ni over 0.7 m. A TDEM survey was completed in late 2024. The company plans surface sampling and potential diamond drilling in 2026-27.

Positive

• Total property expanded to 161 claims (3,375 ha)
• Claims owned 100% via subsidiary Canadian Arrow Mines
• Historical grab samples up to 1.95% Ni
• Notable drill results: 4.2 m @ 0.81% Ni and 4.53% Ni over 0.7 m
• TDEM geophysical survey completed (Nov–Dec 2024) to refine drill targets

Negative

• No current NI 43-101 resource estimate reported for Turtle Pond
• Highest-grade drill intercepts are narrow (e.g., 0.7 m), limiting immediate openness of bulk tonnage
• Planned diamond drilling is only potential and scheduled for 2026-27, delaying near-term confirmation

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2026) - Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA) ("Tartisan", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired eleven additional claims in the Turtle Pond Area, approximately 40 kms south of Dryden, Ontario and approximately 70 kms east of the Company's flagship Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project.

The total property package now consists of 161 claims covering 3,375 ha. The claims are owned 100% by Tartisan Nickel Corps. wholly owned subsidiary Canadian Arrow Mines Limited. The property is situated in an area with excellent infrastructure.

Previous exploration efforts identified nickel-copper sulphide mineralization in twelve trenches along a 700-metre trend at the Glatz nickel copper showing. The zone, discovered in 1965 by local prospector A. Glatz, is up to 40 metres wide and is open along strike and at depth. Historical grab samples were reported to contain up to 1.95% Ni. In 2007, Canadian Arrow Mines Limited conducted a surface grab sampling program which produced the following results: 1.28% Ni, 0.26% Cu re Glatz Trench 3; 0.99% Ni, 0.18% Cu re Glatz Trench 3; 0.39% Ni, 4.06% Cu re Trench 4. The mineralization varies from disseminated sulphides to narrow semi-massive sulphide bands. Six short drill holes were completed at that time with hole GZ-09- 02 encountering 0.34% Ni, 0.16% Cu and 0.02% Co over 5.9 m from 45.0-50.9 m.

A nickel-copper-PGE discovery on the Double E airborne VTEM anomaly was identified in 2008. The drilling intersected two separate upper and lower mineralized zones in 2 drill holes. Hole EE-09-02 intersected 4.2 metres of 0.81% Ni, 0.52% Cu, 0.20gpt Pt, 0.16gpt P and 0.20gpt Au at a depth of 25.5 metres. This included 2 metres of 1.35% Ni, 0.81% Cu, 0.36gpt Pt, 0.27gpt Pd and 0.31gpt Au. A second zone was intersected at a depth of 135.1 metres containing 8.2m of 0.55% Ni and 0.38% Cu. Hole EE-l0-04 intersected 1.9 metres of 0.51% Ni, 0.24% Cu at a depth of 21.4 metres and a second narrow intersection of 1.9 metres of 0.52% Ni, 0.28% Cu at a depth of 28 metres.

Exploration diamond drilling work completed in 2009 and 2010 on the Night Danger nickel-copper reported a nine-metre-wide section of stringers and blebs of sulphide which assayed 0.57% Ni and 0.45% Cu at a drill depth of 79m in hole ND-09-1. Two sections within this interval assayed greater than 1% nickel. Drill hole ND-10-1 intersected 4.53% Ni over 0.7m at a drill depth of 57.5m (Source; MNDM assessment files and Canadian Arrow Mines Limited news release dated June 1, 2010, SEDAR).

From November 28^th to December 21^st, 2024, a TDEM Geophysical survey was performed on the Turtle Pond Property undertaken by Expert Geophysics Limited (SEDAR+ February 27, 2025). Tartisan Nickel Corp. conducted this survey for the purpose of determining drill targets and potential future exploration work on the Turtle Pond Project.

Mark Appleby, President and CEO of Tartisan stated "The Glatz, Double E and Night Danger nickel-copper showings display similar nickel and copper tenors as what we find near surface at our Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project. Acquisition of these claims complement the company's larger objective of developing the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project into an operating mine with a central milling facility. The Company will be formulating an exploration program consisting of surface sampling and potentially diamond drilling for 2026-27.

Figure 1: Location and Regional Geology of the Turtle Pond Project and Kenbridge Ni-Cu-Co Project

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Figure 2. Turtle Pond: Night Danger, Glatz, Double E property outline and Historical Mineral Showings

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Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements as set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Dean MacEachern, P. Geo., an Independent Consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

About Tartisan Nickel Corp.

Tartisan Nickel Corp. is a Canadian-based critical minerals exploration and development company which owns, the Kenbridge Nickel Project near Sioux Narrows, Northwestern Ontario, the Sill Lake Silver Project near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as well as the Night Danger, Glatz Turtle Pond Project near Dryden, Ontario.

Tartisan Nickel Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA). Currently, there are 152,215,641 shares issued and outstanding (156,287,356 fully diluted).

For further information, please contact Mark Appleby, President & CEO, and a Director of the Company, at 416-804-0280 (info@tartisannickel.com). Additional information about Tartisan Nickel Corp. can be found at the Company's website at www.tartisannickel.com or on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

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FAQ

What did Tartisan Nickel (TTSRF) acquire at Turtle Pond on February 10, 2026?

Tartisan acquired eleven additional claims, increasing the Turtle Pond package to 161 claims (3,375 ha). According to the company, the claims are owned 100% through Canadian Arrow Mines and sit near historical nickel-copper showings.

How significant are the historical nickel results on the Turtle Pond property for TTSRF?

Historical work returned strong assays, including a 1.95% Ni grab and drill hits like 4.2 m @ 0.81% Ni. According to the company, these results indicate multiple nickel-copper occurrences worthy of further exploration.

What exploration has Tartisan (TTSRF) completed at Turtle Pond and what are next steps?

Tartisan completed a TDEM survey in Nov–Dec 2024 to define targets. According to the company, next steps are surface sampling and potentially diamond drilling planned for 2026-27.

Do the Turtle Pond claims include mineralization similar to Kenbridge for TTSRF shareholders?

Tartisan says the Glatz, Double E and Night Danger showings show similar nickel-copper tenor to near-surface Kenbridge mineralization. According to the company, this complements their objective to develop Kenbridge with a central mill.

Are there any resource estimates for Turtle Pond reported by Tartisan Nickel (TTSRF)?

No resource estimate is reported for Turtle Pond in this announcement. According to the company, historical assays and geophysics will guide surface work and potential drilling before any formal resource work.