Tartisan Nickel Corp. Announces the Appointment of David Burga, P.Geo, as Geological Advisor

Rhea-AI Summary

Tartisan Nickel (OTCQB:TTSRF) announced the appointment of David Burga, P.Geo. as Geological Advisor on November 27, 2025.

Mr. Burga is a Professional Geoscientist, University of Toronto graduate, and president of Deptford Geoscience Inc., with over 25 years of exploration experience across Canada and Latin America in nickel, copper, gold, silver and lithium (brine and hard‑rock pegmatites).

The company said Mr. Burga will support advancement of the Kenbridge Nickel‑Copper‑Cobalt Deposit, including resource conversion drilling and Pre‑Feasibility Study (PFS) work.

News Market Reaction – TTSRF

+14.29%

+14.29% Session move

In the trading session that priced this news, TTSRF gained 14.29%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock surged +14.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with r...

Analysis

The stock surged +14.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with recent patterns where Kenbridge-focused developments, including drilling mobilization and financing, preceded gains of 10.62% and 15.71%. The appointment of an experienced geological advisor fits the ongoing technical de-risking narrative. However, prior news also showed at least one case of a -3.07% move on operational updates, underscoring that optimism around project advancement has not translated into uniformly positive price reactions.

Key Figures

Flow-through proceeds: $1,050,000 Flow-through shares issued: 9,130,433 shares Issue price: $0.115 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Flow-through proceeds $1,050,000 Closed private placement on Dec 4, 2025

Flow-through shares issued 9,130,433 shares Flow-through private placement size

Issue price $0.115 per share Flow-through private placement terms

Agent commission 6% in share equivalent Compensation to agents on placement

Broker warrants 6% at $0.115 Broker warrants expiring 12 months from issue

Phase 1 drilling 3,600 metres Kenbridge diamond drill program scale

Industry experience Over 25 years Experience of new Geological Advisor David Burga

Pre-news price move 6.64% 24h price change before/around appointment news

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Dec 05 (Positive)

Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 05	Drill mobilization	Positive	+15.7%	Rodren Drilling crews and equipment mobilized to Kenbridge for Phase 1.
Dec 04	Equity financing	Positive	+10.6%	Closed $1,050,000 flow-through private placement to fund Kenbridge work.
Nov 20	Drill contract	Positive	-3.1%	Engaged Rodren Drilling for 3,600 m Phase 1 diamond drill program.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent Kenbridge-focused operational and financing updates with positive tone mostly coincided with positive price reactions, though one drilling-engagement headline saw a modest decline.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, Tartisan Nickel has concentrated news flow on its Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt asset. On Nov 20, 2025, it engaged Rodren Drilling for a 3,600 metre Phase 1 program aimed at resource conversion and PFS support, which saw a -3.07% reaction. A $1,050,000 flow-through placement closed on Dec 4, 2025 with a 10.62% move, followed by mobilization news on Dec 5, 2025 and a 15.71% gain. Today’s advisory appointment ties into this same Kenbridge advancement narrative.

Key Terms

pegmatites, brine environments, resource conversion drilling, pre-feasibility study (pfs)

4 terms

pegmatites technical

"lithium (including both brine environments and hard-rock pegmatites)."

Pegmatites are unusually coarse-grained veins or pockets of igneous rock that form when molten material cools slowly, allowing very large mineral crystals to grow. They matter to investors because these formations often concentrate valuable and rare minerals—such as lithium, tantalum, rare earth elements and gemstones—so finding a pegmatite can point to a high-value mining opportunity; think of them as nature’s concentrated treasure chests within a rock.

brine environments technical

"lithium (including both brine environments and hard-rock pegmatites)."

Salt-rich waters or solutions with much higher salt content than ordinary seawater, found underground, in ponds, industrial tanks, or natural basins. They matter to investors because exposure to these salty fluids can increase corrosion, cleanup and disposal costs, influence the viability of mining or extraction projects (for example lithium or other minerals), and create regulatory or environmental risks — like working in a garage where everything rusts faster, which affects a project’s costs and returns.

resource conversion drilling technical

"including resource conversion drilling and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) work."

Resource conversion drilling is the process of drilling additional holes to collect rock or soil samples that raise the confidence in an estimated mineral deposit, turning a preliminary estimate into a more certain one that can support mine planning and economic studies. For investors, higher confidence from this work reduces uncertainty about how much recoverable material exists and how profitable a project might be—similar to replacing a rough sketch with a measured blueprint before committing money.

pre-feasibility study (pfs) technical

"including resource conversion drilling and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) work."

A pre-feasibility study (PFS) is an early but structured assessment of a proposed project that estimates its likely costs, revenues, timeline and main technical risks to see if the idea can work economically. It is more detailed than a concept note but less detailed than a full feasibility study, so investors use it as a reality check and to decide whether to commit more time or money. Think of it as a rough blueprint and budget estimate that helps weigh potential returns and key uncertainties before deeper investment.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2025) - Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA) ("Tartisan", or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of David Burga, P.Geo., as a Geological Advisor to the Company.

Mr. Burga is a Professional Geoscientist and a graduate of the University of Toronto. He is the President of Deptford Geoscience Inc.; an exploration support services company. With over 25 years of experience working across Canada and Latin America, Mr. Burga has extensive expertise in the exploration of nickel, copper, gold, silver, and lithium (including both brine environments and hard-rock pegmatites).

Mr. Burga serves as a geological advisor to Matrix Geotechnologies and sits on the Board of the APGO Education Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of geoscience among the next generation of professionals.

"We are very pleased to welcome David to the Tartisan team," said Mark Appleby, President & CEO of Tartisan Nickel Corp. "His technical depth, field experience, and long-standing industry reputation will add significant value as we continue to advance the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Deposit toward its next phase of development, including resource conversion drilling and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) work."

About Tartisan Nickel Corp. Tartisan Nickel Corp. is a Canadian-based critical metals exploration and development company which owns, the Kenbridge Nickel Project near Sioux Narrows, Northwestern Ontario, the Night Danger Turtle Pond project near Dryden, Ontario as well as the Sill Lake Silver Property near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Tartisan Nickel Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA). Currently, there are 130,995,782 shares outstanding (134,084,671 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.sedar.com.

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.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276176

FAQ

Who is David Burga and what is his role at Tartisan Nickel (TTSRF)?

David Burga, P.Geo., is the new Geological Advisor and will support exploration and technical work on the Kenbridge deposit.

When did Tartisan Nickel (TTSRF) announce the appointment of David Burga?

The appointment was announced on November 27, 2025.

What experience does David Burga bring to Tartisan Nickel (TTSRF)?

He has over 25 years of exploration experience in Canada and Latin America across nickel, copper, gold, silver and lithium.

How will David Burga contribute to the Kenbridge Nickel‑Copper‑Cobalt Deposit work?

He will provide geological advisory support for resource conversion drilling and PFS activities.

What companies or organizations does David Burga currently work with?

He is president of Deptford Geoscience and serves as a geological advisor to Matrix Geotechnologies and on the Board of the APGO Education Foundation.

Does the appointment of David Burga change Tartisan Nickel's (TTSRF) development timeline?

The announcement states he will support upcoming resource conversion drilling and PFS work but does not provide revised timelines.