Zeb Nickel hires GeoFocus for ground geophysics at Zeb

Mr. James Nieuwenhuys reports ZEB NICKEL COMMENCES GROUND GEOPHYSICS & CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT Zeb Nickel Corp. has appointed GF International Pty. Ltd. (GeoFocus) to undertake a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic (EM) survey over two priority targets at the company's Zeb nickel project near Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa. The work is designed to refine conductor geometry and generate decision-ready drill targets. ESG (environmental, social and governance) update (rehabilitation guarantee) In parallel, URU has appointed a specialist service provider to implement the environmental rehabilitation guarantee, which is required for the granting of the Zeb Nickel mining right. The engagement covers issuance of the guarantee on terms that would be acceptable to the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy of South Africa and consistent with the company's agreed financial provisioning framework. Richard Montjoie, exploration vice-president, commented: "Transitioning from airborne targeting to ground geophysics is the critical step to refine our highest-priority conductors along the intrusive margins. The program is designed to generate decision-ready targets for efficient drilling at Zeb Nickel. While the team is busy with the ground geophysics, we're also locking in the practical legislative compliance pieces. Putting the rehabilitation guarantee provider in place is a simple, value-protective step that keeps the project on the front foot." Geophysics program highlights: Targets and coverage: two grids totalling approximately 117.4 hectares with survey designs aligned to current access constraints; Gravity: approximately 475 stations on a 50-metre (m) grid using Scintrex CG-5 gravimeters with GNSS (RTK) GPS (Global Positioning System) control, estimated to take three to four field days; Ground EM: approximately 22.45 line kilometres (km) at 50 m line by 25 m station spacing using an IRIS PROMIS-10 frequency-domain system, with an initial 200 m coil spacing, estimated to take three to four field days; Deliverables: final data and interpretative report upon completion, informing plate modelling and conductor ranking to support drill target selection. Schedule Mobilization is scheduled to commence in later October, 2025, with acquisition expected to complete within 30 field days, subject to weather, line clearing and on-site access. The company will provide an update on modelling outputs and drill parameters upon receipt and review of the contractor's report. Qualified person statement All technical data, as disclosed in this news release, have been reviewed and approved by Richard Montjoie. Mr. Montjoie is the vice-president of exploration and director of the company, and is not, therefore, independent of the company. Mr. Montjoie is a registered member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) membership No. 400131/09. Mr. Montjoie holds a MSc (honours) in economic geology from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and is fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA). Mr. Montjoie is a qualified person as defined under the terms of National Instrument 43-101. About Zeb Nickel Corp. Zeb Nickel is focused on exploring for and developing world-class mineral deposits, with a focus on metals that are critical in the production of rechargeable batteries, such as nickel, graphite, lithium, cobalt, manganese, copper and aluminum. The company is currently focused on developing its flagship Zeb nickel project, located in Limpopo, South Africa. The Zeb nickel project is a developing Class 1 nickel sulphide project strategically located in the Bushveld complex in South Africa. We seek Safe Harbor.