Mr. Johan Lambrechts reports

QUEBEC NICKEL CORP. ANNOUNCES SMARTIR MARKETING LTD. AND MAYFAIR MEDIA OPERATIONS PTY LTD. INVESTOR AWARENESS AGREEMENTS

Quebec Nickel Corp. has entered into certain marketing and media services agreements intended to support investor awareness and communications initiatives.

The company has entered into a digital marketing consulting agreement dated March 10, 2026, with SmartIR Marketing Ltd., an arm's-length service provider based in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, SmartIR will oversee and direct digital marketing and investor awareness services for the company, including content creation, social media distribution, e-mail marketing campaigns, website development support, investor webinars and related services.

The SmartIR engagement is structured as a service package with compensation consisting of a one-time website redesign fee of $30,000 and monthly service fees of $20,000 over a six-month commitment period. No securities will be issued as compensation under the agreement. Britanny Carter, chief executive officer of SmartIR, and its principals do not currently own any securities of the company. SmartIR can be contacted at info@smartirmarketing.com or 213-444-3915.

The company has also entered into a client services agreement with Mayfair Media Operations Pty. Ltd., trading as Mining.com.au, an arm's-length media and content marketing service provider based in Australia. Under the agreement, Mining.com.au will provide media and content marketing services, including unlimited coverage of newsworthy company announcements, unlimited video interviews and up to four featured editorials per year.

The Mining.com.au agreement commences on March 15, 2026, and has an initial term of 12 months with a subscription fee of $7,250 per month. The agreement is conditional upon completion of the company's acquisition of the Ecru property, located in Nevada, and may be terminated if such acquisition does not proceed. No securities will be issued as compensation under the agreement. Christopher Norris (christopher@mining.com.au) of Mining.com.au and its principals do not currently own any securities of the company.

The company believes these engagements will assist in strengthening its communications profile and broadening investor awareness as it advances its corporate objectives.

About Quebec Nickel Corp.

Quebec Nickel is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring and developing critical metals (Au-Ni-Cu-Co-PGE (gold, nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group element)) projects in North America.

We seek Safe Harbor.