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Voltage Metals Corp Corporate Update

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 /CNW/ – Voltage Metals Corp. (CSE: VOLT) (OTC: VLTMF) (FSE: 8L10); (the “Company” or “Voltage”), is pleased to provide this corporate update to its shareholders.

Voltage has made progress on several fronts during the second half of 2022, as detailed below:

  • Completed 2,457 metre diamond drill program at the Company’s St Laurent Project in northeastern Ontario. All assays from this drill program have now been received from the lab and the Company will provide a news release on the St Laurent program in coming days.
  • Entered into a definitive option and joint venture agreement with Mink Ventures (TSX-V: MINK) whereby MINK may acquire an 80% interest in Voltage’s 100% owned Montcalm nickel-copper-cobalt project, located 60km northwest of Timmins Ontario. The Montcalm Project covers 38.8 sq. km and is located adjacent to Glencore’s past producing Montcalm Mine, which had historical production of approximately 3.9 million tonnes grading 1.25% Ni, 0.67% Cu and 0.051% Co (Ontario Geological Survey, Atkinson, 2011). See VOLT news release of August 11, 2022 for terms of the definitive agreement. Separate from the ground optioned to MINK, Voltage still controls over 60 square kilometres of prospective gabbro in the Montcalm camp area.
  • Completed 285 line-kilometre airborne VTEM at the Company’s Jerry Lake project, located approximately 50km to the west of the Company’s St Laurent Project. Voltage will report on the geophysical results of this survey when the requisite compilation and interpretation is concluded.
  • Listed successfully to the U.S. OTCQB market, (OTC: VLTMF), with DTC eligibility. Also listed on Germany’s Frankfurt Exchange (FSE: 8L10)

In addition to the above, Voltage continues to review new projects and strategic opportunities which will enhance shareholder value, and looks forward to frequently updating the market throughout the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.

Property Acquisition:

The Company has acquired forty (40) mining claims known as the Strachan Property located in Strachan Township, Cochrane District in the Province of Ontario. These claims augment the Montcalm Gabbro complex projects already held within Voltage. Strachan is considered highly prospective and has seen no recent airborne geophysics or state of the art VTEM, which Voltage intends to deploy as a next step. Gabbro complexes like Montcalm and Strachan represent attractive nickel-copper targets, in light of the nickel rush underway in and around Timmins since mid 2020.

Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement with the vendor, the Company has: (i) issued 900,000 common shares to the vendor, and (ii) granted to the vendor a 1.5% net smelter royalty (NSR), which the Company shall have the right at any time, at its sole option, to acquire 1% of the NSR from the vendor for the sum of $1,000,000. 

About Voltage Metals

Voltage is a mineral exploration company with a highly experienced team focused on nickel and other battery metals exploration in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland. The Company looks to create shareholder value by aggregating and exploring projects that possess sound geology and brand-new discovery potential. Voltage has a deep roster among management and key stakeholders that are well-versed in the essential resource trifecta of exploration, operations and finance.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management. Although management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results and expectations to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date hereof, and to not use such forward- looking information for anything other than its intended purpose. Management of the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Voltage completes drill program at the St. Laurent Ni-Cu Project and flies airborne VTEM survey over the Jerry Lake Property

TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ – Voltage Metals Corp., (“Voltage” or the “Company”) (CSE: VOLT) (OTC: VLTMF) is pleased to announce that it has completed a diamond drill program at the Company’s 100% owned St. Laurent Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, located 160 km northeast of Timmins, Ontario. The drilling consisted of 2,460 metres in seven holes, with downhole geophysical surveys completed on six of the seven holes.  A total of 570 samples, representing 800 metres of core were split for analysis.  All samples have been shipped to the lab, with results expected periodically over the next eight weeks.

The St. Laurent Project has received minimal exploration activity since the initial work in the mid 1960’s when nickel-copper mineralization was first identified in a limited number of shallow drill holes. Subsequent airborne geophysical surveys defined a strong electromagnetic (EM) anomaly with an associated bullseye magnetic response, both of which are coincident with the reported disseminated mineralized zone. Diamond drilling in 2008 and 2019 identified geological characteristics indicative of gabbro breccia/conduit hosted nickel mineralization similar to the Lynn Lake Deposit (28.4 million tons @ 0.91% Ni, 0.49% Cu) the Kenbridge deposit (7.5 million tonnes @ 0.58% Ni, 0.32% Cu), and the Montcalm Deposit (3.9 million tonnes @ 1.3% Ni, 0.67% Cu, 0.05 Co).     

The recently completed drill program followed up on the results of the 2019 diamond drilling, where the highest nickel grades on the project were intersected with three separate intervals of >1.0% Ni, as well as the widest intersection (113.4 m) of lower grade nickel mineralization, Table 1. Nickel assays in conjunction with the associated sulphur results indicate a high nickel tenor1 of 5% Ni for massive sulphides (35% S) in the magmatic system.  Two priority Borehole EM anomalies from the 2019 program and a deeper Heligeotem II Anomaly modelled from a 2007 Survey were also targeted in this drill program.     

Table 1 – St. Laurent Diamond Drill Assay Results 2019

DDH
#		YearFrom
m		To mWidth
m*		Ni %Cu
%		Co
ppm		Au
ppb		Pt
ppb		Pd
ppb		S %
SL-19-012019238.5248.610.10.320.33155.466.923.931.82.2
SL-19-012019252.4256.03.61.100.45503.946.0279.684.45.1
SL-19-012019256.7260.94.21.300.47567.5690.2132.9124.75.6
SL-19-012019265.8270.54.71.000.83506.0119.9243.991.44.8
SL-19-032019328.0441.4113.40.220.17139.416.323.720.53.4

*Reported width represents core measurements as insufficient information available to determine true thickness.

Bob Bresee, CEO of Voltage stated “The St. Laurent Project represents a previously unrecognized Ni-Sulphide system with very limited past exploration work.  As we receive the borehole and assay results over the next while we are reminded that the Ontario Government recently announced (March 17, 2022), a Critical Minerals Strategy for the coming 5 year period to focus on exploration and development of Ni, Cu, Co, Pt, Pd, the very metals specifically contained within the St. Laurent project. We look forward to reporting on the assay and geophysical results in the coming weeks.”

Jerry Lake Property

A 285-line km Geotech VTEM survey has been completed on the Jerry Lake Project, situated 57 km northwest of the St. Laurent Project. The Jerry Lake gabbro represents the only sizeable gabbro body within the Burntbush Assemblage outside of the St. Laurent Gabbro. The Jerry Lake property has never been evaluated with an airborne EM survey, nor has any ground-based exploration been conducted. A well-defined glacial dispersal fan2 of chalcopyrite and nickel suggests the unrecognized Ni-sulphide potential of the Jerry Lake Gabbro. CEO Bob Bresee commented “Jerry Lake is a very good opportunity for Voltage to evaluate an unexplored target with exploration features similar to our Montcalm and St. Laurent Projects. We expect to report the VTEM survey results over the next few weeks.” 

About Voltage Metals

Voltage is a mineral exploration company with a highly experienced team focused on nickel and other battery metals exploration in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland. The Company looks to create shareholder value by aggregating and exploring projects that display sound geology and brand-new discovery potential. Voltage has a deep roster of management and key stakeholders, who are expert in the essential resource trifecta of exploration, operations and finance.

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 Todd Keast, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

References:

  1. Nickel Tenor is a common practice in magmatic nickel-copper exploration where the nickel vs S ratio is extrapolated to 100% sulphides (35% S), to estimate the grade of massive sulphide.  Nickel tenor does not provide certainty that massive sulphides will be discovered.
  2. Gao, C. 2015 Results of regional till sampling in the Detour and Burntbush area, northern Ontario; Ontario Geological Survey,Open File Report 6297, 120p.

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Voltage Metals Corp Reviews Data from its Newfoundland Nickel-Copper-PGE-Cobalt-Chromium Project and Outlines Next Steps

TORONTO, May 31, 2022 /CNW/ – Voltage Metals Corp. (CSE: VOLT) (OTC: VLTMF) (the “Company” or “Voltage”) is pleased to provide this update on the Company’s 100% owned Wheeler Project in Newfoundland.

Voltage Metals Newfoundland Wheeler Project (CNW Group/Voltage Metals Corp.)
Voltage Metals Newfoundland Wheeler Project (CNW Group/Voltage Metals Corp.)

The Wheeler property (“Wheeler”) is situated on the west coast of Newfoundland, 25 kilometres north of the deep-water port town of Stephenville. The property covers the southern extent of the Bay of Islands ophiolite complex and is composed of mafic and ultramafic assemblages dominated by gabbros, pyroxenites and peridotites. The target on the Wheeler property is magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE (plus Co-Cr) mineralization hosted within a mafic intrusion, similar to Norilsk in Russia, Lynn Lake and Namew Lake in Manitoba, Nkomati in South Africa, and Voisey’s Bay in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Wheeler includes the locations of extremely anomalous lake-sediment samples collected as part of the federal and provincial government’s lake-sediment survey (a 35,768 lake-sediment sample database) including the four highest nickel values in the province with values of 4,980, 4,750, 4,390 and 4,230 parts per million (ppm) Ni (nickel), respectively. The property also hosts copper, chromium and cobalt sediment values that are in the 99.9th percentile of the same dataset.

In August of 2021 the Company completed a 726-line-kilometre VTEM airborne geophysical survey at Wheeler, flown by Geotech Ltd, on northeast-southwest-oriented lines spaced 200 metres apart. Recent interpretation of that survey has identified several high-priority drill targets.    

“Results from the 2021 VTEM survey show 6 discrete, moderate to strong-amplitude VTEM AEM anomalies over the ophiolite complex,” stated Alan King, the company’s consulting geophysicist. “Potential geological sources of the VTEM responses include conductive serpentinization, graphitic /black shales in sediments, or conductive sulphides. Based on known geology, the most likely source for the strongest two anomalies is pyrrhotite-dominated sulphides, due to local associated magnetic anomalies and the mafic to ultramafic host rocks.”

“We are eager to drill the Wheeler project and test these priority conductors,” stated Voltage CEO Bob Bresee. “This area of southwestern Newfoundland has become very prospective for base metals, as evidenced by the success of our next-door neighbour York Harbour Metals, whose quality drill results have been driving shareholder value in recent months. The historic results on Wheeler demonstrate the excellent potential for nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group element mineralization.”

Historically documented occurrences on the Wheeler property consist of both net-textured pentlandite (nickel sulphide) and PGE-rich chalcopyrite (copper sulphide) mineralization, indicating that the minerals formed within a magma chamber. Voltage has applied for drill permits at Wheeler and is currently receiving quotations for a summer drilling program of approximately 2,000 metres, to test up to five near-surface EM anomalies.

Appointment of Technical Advisor

Voltage is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan King to its technical advisory board. Alan is a geophysics expert having consulted for decades on projects in Canada, Australia, South America, Africa and Asia. From 1990 to 2012, he was employed by Inco/Vale as a senior geophysicist and then as Manager of Geophysics with responsibility for global exploration. He was a member of the technical team that performed Inco’s due diligence during its review of Voisey’s Bay, prior to its eventual purchase from Diamond Fields in 1995. Subsequent to the acquisition, Alan continued in a supervisory role on Voisey’s Bay geophysics as the project was developed, as well as on other Inco green field and mine area projects. In his capacity as Chief Geophysicist for Vale Global Exploration, Alan worked on geophysical applications for base metals, gold, iron, manganese, coal and fertilizers (potash and phosphate), as well as target generation using regional and global data sets.

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Stephen Amor, PhD, PGeo, who is a qualified person, as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Voltage Metals

Voltage is a mineral exploration company with a highly experienced team focused on nickel and other battery metals exploration in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland. The Company looks to create shareholder value by aggregating and exploring projects that possess sound geology and brand-new discovery potential. Voltage has a deep roster of management and key stakeholders, who are expert in the essential resource trifecta of exploration, operations and finance.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management. Although management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results and expectations to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date hereof, and to not use such forward- looking information for anything other than its intended purpose. Management of the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Voltage Metals Corp Receives Approval to Trade on U.S. OTCQB Venture Market

TORONTO, May 19, 2022 /CNW/ – Voltage Metals Corp. (CSE: VOLT) is pleased to announce that it has been approved to commence trading of its common shares on the OTCQB® Venture Market (“OTCQB”), beginning today under the ticker symbol VLTMF.

“We are pleased to offer investors yet another avenue for trading our shares, and look forward to increasing the awareness around our company for U.S. investors,” said CEO, Bob Bresee. “We believe that trading on the OTCQB® can lead to overall enhanced liquidity and visibility in global capital markets.”

The OTCQB® is a leading market for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. Recognized as an established public market by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the OTCQB® has helped companies build considerable shareholder value including enhanced liquidity and valuation. Investors may benefit from efficient trading through their preferred broker or financial advisor, transparent pricing with real-time quotes, and trusted disclosure that is made broadly available to broker-dealers and market data providers.

The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange, under the symbol VOLT.

An application with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is currently pending to further enable the easier electronic clearing and settlement of the Company’s common shares in the United States.

About Voltage Metals Corp.

Voltage is a mineral exploration company with a highly experienced team focused on nickel and other battery metals exploration in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Newfoundland. The company looks to create shareholder value by aggregating and exploring projects that possess sound geology and brand-new discovery potential. Voltage has a deep roster among management and key stakeholders, that are fluent in the essential resource trifecta of exploration, operations and finance.

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