Mr. Jean-Sebastien David reports

NIOBAY CLOSES FINANCING

Niobay Metals Inc. has closed a private placement. Under the offering, the company raised gross proceeds of $871,520, from the sale of the following:

• 3,541,999 Quebec-eligible flow-through units of the company at a price of 12 cents per Quebec FT unit for gross proceeds of $421,800;
• 2,452,000 flow-through units of the company at a price of 11 cents per national FT unit for gross proceeds of $269,720; and
• 1.8 million units of the company at a price of 10 cents per unit for gross proceeds of $180,000.

There were no cash commissions or finders' fees paid in connection with the offering.

Jean-Sebastien David, president and chief executive officer, commented: "I would like to thank our supporters, old and new, for allowing us to carry out exploration work on our new claims with this funding. We purposely kept this financing small to minimize dilution to our shareholders, while continuing exploration in Quebec."

Each Quebec FT unit consists of one common share of the company issued as a flow-through share within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Taxation Act (Quebec), and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each national FT unit consists of one common share issued as a flow-through share within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one-half of one warrant. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each whole warrant shall entitle the holder to purchase one common share at a price of 14 cents at any time on or before July 21, 2025.

All the common shares issued pursuant to the offering are subject to a hold period under applicable securities laws, which will expire on Nov. 21, 2023.

The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for exploration of critical minerals on the company's properties in Quebec as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.

Insiders of the company have participated in the offering and were issued an aggregate of 270,000 Quebec FT units and 200,000 units, for gross proceed of $52,400. Such participation in the offering is a related party transaction as defined in Regulation 61-101 respecting Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The offering is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Regulation 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to insiders nor the consideration for such securities by insiders exceed 25 per cent of the company's market capitalization. The company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to closing of the offering as the participation of insiders had not been confirmed at that time.

The offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Niobay Metals Inc.

Niobay wishes to become a leader in the environment, social, governance and indigenous inclusion supporting the development of mine(s) with low carbon consumption, and responsible water and wildlife management practices. Critical to the company's success will be the consent and full participation of the indigenous communities in whose territories it operates.

The company holds, in addition to others, a 100-per-cent interest in the James Bay niobium project located 45 kilometres south of Moosonee, in the Moose Cree traditional territory of the James Bay Lowlands in Ontario. Niobay also holds a 72.5-per-cent interest in the Crevier niobium and tantalum project located in Quebec, and on the Nitassinan territory of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation.

About Niobium

Niobium is a naturally occurring element. It is a metal that is ductile, malleable and highly resistant to corrosion. Because it enhances properties and functionalities, niobium is used in a wide range of materials and applications in the mobility, structural and energy sectors. Niobium transforms materials. When added to materials like steel, glass and aluminum castings, niobium makes them more efficient and lowers environmental impacts, while also delivering other benefits such as better performance, improved safety and increased value.

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