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Fathom Nickel June 2021High-Grade Nickel Sulfide Exploration in Canada
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Corporate HighlightsSecular Bull Market
in Nickel
Nickel demand expected to expand 125% from 2.0 million tonnes annually in 2020 to over 4.5 million tonnes in 2030 Demand for Class 1 Nickel further underpinned by growing penetration of electric vehicles which is expected to account
for 59% of Nickel demand in 2030 up from 5% in 2020
>80,000 Ha. of Underexplored Land package
(Historical grades of 3.23+% Ni)
Albert Lake Project consists of 90,000 Ha. drill ready exploration lands located in Saskatchewan, Canada with over 80,000 Ha. currently unexplored
Hosts the historic Rottenstone Mine, an open pit, high grade Ni Sulphide past producer (1965 to 1969) with a 3.23% Ni Grade plus associate metals (Cu + PGE)
Deposits of high-grade Ni – Cu + PGE mineralization, such as the Rottenstone deposit, do not exist in isolation which points to a to much larger potential Ni - Cu + PGE resource on the land package
Unique Mineralization
Unique mineralization of historical Rottenstone deposit. 2017 Metallurgical Sample returned average grade: Ni (4.06%), Cu (1.37%), Co (0.097%), Pd (5.79 g/t), Pt (4.15 g/t), Rh (0.20 g/t), Os (0.13 g/t) Ir (0.11 g/t), Ru (0.06 g/t) and Au (0.57g/t). Total PGE’s + Au = 11.02 g/t**
Bulk sample metallurgy showed metal recoveries of greater than 90% , Ni, Cu, Co and >80% Pd-Pt
Q1 2021 Exploration Program Complete
(9-hole; 1,200m drilled)
Drilling confirms Rottenstone Extension incl. 18.1 g/t Pt over 1.01m (7.22% NiEq) a min 40m SW extension Drilling intersected significant ultramafic mineralization at new discovery hole (Island Showing) 550m NW of Rottenstone Borehole EM survey in discovery drillhole (Island Showing) potentially indicative of increased mineralization SW direction Completed heliborne high-resolution gradient magnetic survey consisting of over 9,000 line-km
Fully Funded Exploration Program into 2022
Fathom recently closed an upsized private placement of $11.15 million Fully funded to carry out its exploration and drilling programs for the remainder of 2021 and 2022
Highly Aligned Leadership Team with Track Record of Successful
Exploration Projects
Management and board with over twelve decades of combined experience and track record moving exploration projects into production; Casa Berardi Main – Hecla Mining, Beaver Dam – Atlantic Gold, Cisneros – Antioquia Gold, Komis –Waddy Lake Resources
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Fathom Nickel Timeline Highlights
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Laid the foundation for systematic exploration and possible discovery of new deposits on the property
2015 to 2020 Q1 2021 Q2 2021
Acquisition of 34,395 Ha. Albert Lake property
completed
Commenced Winter 2021 Drill Program drilling
~1,200 mts and 9 drill holes
Staked additional ~55,000 Ha. to bring the total
property size to ~90,000 Ha.
Completed upsized Private Placement of
$11.15M to fully fund the Company
Begin trading on the CSE under “FNI” on May 25th,
2021
Confirmed Rottenstone extension and new discovery drillhole
Begin Summer/Fall 2021 Drill Program to continue exploration of high-grade
Nickel deposits
Property wide heliborne Gradient MAG survey of
9,000-line km
Expanded exploration permit application to
include newly acquired land
Extensive work with geophysical consultants to
develop new targets
Acquired Albert Lake Project
Winter Exploration Program
Go-Public Financing
Q1 2021 Exploration Program Results
MAG Survey
Extension of Land Package
Approval of Permit
Development of New Targets
Public Listing
Summer Drilling Program
Please note timeline not to scale
Preformed limited exploration on Albert Lake
property
Limited Exploration
Nickel Fundamentals
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Attractive Nickel Fundamentals
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Nickel Pricing 2010 – 2021 $USD
EV’s acting as catalyst for Ni demand to more than double by 2030 from 5% of current Ni demand to over 59% by 2030
EV’s Driving Nickel Demand
Source: FactSet, Horizonte Metals
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$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,00020
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5% 18%
59%
2.0 Million Tonnes
2.9 Million Tonnes
4.5 Million Tonnes
2020 2025 2030EV Demand Estimated %
59%
18%
“Please mine more nickel… Tesla will give you a giant contract for a long period of time if you mine nickel efficiently and in an environmentally sensitive way.”– Elon Musk, Tesla Earnings Call July 22, 2020
Global Nickel Resources Estimated at 300 million Tonnes
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Nickel LateritesNickel Sulphides
South Africa 30%
Canada 20%
Russia 18%
Australia 11%
All Other Countries
21%
Global Supply 118 M Metric
Tonnes40%
Top four producing countries account for 79% of global Ni Sulphide Resources
Indonesia 19%
Australia 18%
Philippines10%
Cuba 9%
New Caledonia 8%
Brazil8%
All Other Countries
28%
Global Supply 178 M Metric
Tonnes60%
Source: Nickel Institute
Metal Unit Price (USD) Grade Units Usage
Nickel (Ni) lb $7.24 3.23 % Primary element in creation of EV batteries
Copper (Cu) lb $4.27 1.83 % Main electrical conductor in renewable assets
Cobalt (Co) lb $22.60 0.10 % Essential in storing energy for renewable energy and electronic devices
Platinum (Pt) oz $1,212 4.70 g/t Catalyst in the electrolysis process to create
“Green Hydrogen”
Palladium (Pd) oz $2,790 3.90 g/t
Highly effective at absorbing solar energy compared to the standard silicon - based
materials
Rhodium (Rh) oz $26,000 0.20 g/t Most effective element out of precious metals
to curb vehicle emissions
Gold (Au) oz $1,794 1.03 g/t Most efficient conductor in electronic products due to anti-corrosion properties
Unique Mineralization for Green Economy
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Rottenstone mine has a host of high quality metal assets which are crucial inputs for the green economy*The reliability of the historical data and resource estimate presented here cannot be confirmed by the authors, nor can the assumptions, parameters and methods used to prepare the estimates.The estimate is not considered NI 43-101 Compliant by the definition of a “mineral resource” and further work is required to verify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource.Furthermore, records suggest (Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index #0958) that some of this historical resource has been exploited making a delineation of this mineral resource impossible.Fathom Nickel is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource.
“Best place to find a new mine is in the shadow of an old one”
Albert Lake Project Overview
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History of the Albert Lake Project
Rottenstone Mine
Deposit was initially drilled 1929, high-grade Ni-Cu; 2%
Very intermittent exploration 1929 – 1960
Original historic resource estimate (1946) 45,000 t of 2% Ni, 1% Cu 5.5 g/tPd-Pt + rhodium*
1970-1998 limited exploration
1999-2003 exploration by uranium exploration company
2015 project core concessions acquired by Fathom**
Fathom expanded the land base from ~ 10,000 Ha. to the current 90,127 Ha. Amassed and compiled historical data 1929 – 2018 Necessary permits in hand Exploration Model and Strategy in place
Engaged and have excellent relationship with First Nations
Access to power and infrastructure within 15km of the property
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Albert Lake Project
*The reliability of the historical data and resource estimate presented here cannot be confirmed by the authors, nor can the assumptions, parameters and methods used to prepare theestimates. The estimate is not considered NI 43-101 Compliant by the definition of a “mineral resource” and further work is required to verify the historical estimate as a current mineralresource. Furthermore, records suggest (Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index #0958) that some of this historical resource has been exploited making a delineation of this mineral resourceimpossible. Fathom Nickel is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource.
**Pursuant to the purchase and sale agreements on the Albert Lake Property from 2015, the lands are subject to certain NSR royalty as follows: 2% NSR royalty over certain area, of which1% can be purchased by Fathom for $1 million; and, 1% NSR royalty over other areas, of which can be purchased in its entirety by Fathom for $500k
Albert Lake Property’s Geological Setting
Host to numerous world-class Nickel mining camps including Thompson Nickel Belt (operating) Lynn Lake; and, Raglan Nickel Belt (operating)
Saskatchewan is relatively underexplored jurisdiction for Nickel,VMS-type and Gold Deposits
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Located in the Trans Hudson Corridor – host to numerous world-class mining camps
Trans Hudson CorridorLynn Lake (Ni)
Thompson (Ni)Seabee (Au)
Flin Flon (VMS, Au)Snow Lake (VMS, Au)
Homestake (Au)
`Albert Lake (Ni)
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Mining Operation circa 1965
Source: Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index #0958
Rottenstone Mine was an open pit mine (1965 – 1969) 26,000 tonnes mined of a reported 45,400 to 54,400t resource*
Concentrate transported to INCO refinery Copper Cliff, ON Average reported grade:
3.23% Ni 1.83% Cu 9.63 g/t Pt, Pd + Au
2017 Fathom Metallurgical Study demonstrates excellent metal recovery Recoveries of Ni-Cu 92%, Co 95%, Pd-Pt 85% Sample head grade confirms historic grade:
3.99% Ni, 1.32% Cu, 970ppm Co, 12.60 g/t Pt-Pd + Au
Post-production drilling confirms deposit remains open along strike;south-southwest of historic mine
Historic Rottenstone Mine
Excellent grade/metallurgy Tremendous opportunity to expand historic deposit
*The reliability of the historical data and resource estimate presented here cannot be confirmed by the authors, nor can the assumptions, parameters andmethods used to prepare the estimates. The estimate is not considered NI 43-101 Compliant by the definition of a “mineral resource” and further work isrequired to verify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource. Furthermore, records suggest (Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index #0958) that someof this historical resource has been exploited making a delineation of this mineral resource impossible. Fathom Nickel is not treating the historical estimate asa current mineral resource.
Rottenstone Discovered 1928 – 1929 – surface exposure Commercial production 1965 – 1969 Land disposition – 90,127 Ha. Single high-grade Ni deposit Grade: 3.23% Ni, 1.83% Cu, 0.09% Co, 9.63 g/t Pd-Pt + Au** Tremendous opportunity for multiple high-grade deposits
Small Isolated Magmatic Ni Showing - RaglanThe “Hill of Rottenstone” – Small Isolated Magmatic Ni Showing –Rottenstone (1960)
Raglan Discovered in 1930’s – surface exposure Commercial production 1998 Land disposition – 48,655 Ha. Multiple high-grade Ni deposits 0.01Mt to ~ 1Mt, (averaging
0.2Mt) Grade: (Dec/2019) – 20.8Mt; 3.26% Ni, 0.9% Cu, 0.07% Co, 2.3
g/t Pd, 0.93 g/t Pt*
Rottenstone – A Raglan-Like Model; Necessary Plumbing In Place?
Albert Lake Property considered to have the same multi, variable size, high-grade Ni deposits as at Raglan
*Source: Mining Data Online, Kemetco **Source: Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index (#0958)
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1960 MAG Survey (CVG) – Rottenstone Deposit defined by high-MAG (the Signature)
Rottenstone Mine
Confirmed Extension of Historic Rottenstone Mine
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Drillhole IDFrom (m)
To (m) Width (m)* Ni % Cu %Pd+Pt (g/t)
60-02 1.83 6.10 4.27 3.05 1.39 7.2260-03 3.08 13.78 10.70 1.95 1.26
Including 8.38 13.78 5.40 2.68 1.79 9.9860-08 6.10 10.85 4.75 1.21 1.05 6.6560-09 7.62 9.14 1.52 0.75 0.5860-10 7.92 16.70 8.78 1.07 1.46
Including 10.97 15.54 4.57 1.43 2.03 5.0562-01 0.61 8.07 7.46 2.67 2.80 12.3462-02 0.00 9.14 9.14 2.67 2.35 1.23
Drillholes 62-01, 62-02 were drilled from top of the “hill ofRottenstone” into the MAG feature pre-mining
Ore Grades directly correlate with MAG signature Base of “hill of Rottenstone” (orange circle) ~30m diameter Pit dimensions ~ 60 x 30 x 14m at deepest point
1960 MAG Survey on 1957 Air Photo
Drillholes 62-1 62-2
Rottenstone deposit associated MAG signature. MAG signature continues south-southwest up to 500m
*All widths are apparent thicknesses, insufficient data to confirm the true thickness
Analytical Signal (AS) from 2021 heli-gradient MAG survey
Significant MAG-high remaining at associated with historicRottenstone deposit
South-southwest extension of Rottenstone deposit confirmedby Fathom drill programs
Very similar MAG-high associated with Tremblay OlsonShowing 2.2km southwest of Rottenstone Deposit
MAG-high associated with Island Showing area drill tested Q12021
Numerous MAG-highs along northeast lineament TremblayOlson – Mawdsley
Mawdsley summer 2021 drill target MAG-high associated, strong off-hole BHEM conductors
occurring 400m west of Rottenstone Deposit, summer 2021drill target
Numerous other Rottenstone-like MAG high features will beground proofed and elevated to potential Drill Targets in 2021
MAG Survey Points To High Quality Targets For Summer Drilling
Targets display similar MAG signature to Rottenstone
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Albert Lake Exploration Update
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Q1 2021 Exploration Program – Nine holes - 1,232 metersObjectives Status Outcome
Confirm the Extension of the Historic Rottenstone Deposit to the south and
southwest
Drilling Complete
Identify new mineralized ultramafic deposit at depth in the Island
Showing Area
Drilling Complete
Test source of ultramafic, off-hole BHEM conductor
RL03030
Off-Hole Conductor Confirmed
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Q1 2021 exploration program is completed with positive outcomes
Q1 2021 Exploration Program – Highlights Drilling confirms Rottenstone Extension
incl. 18.1 g/t Pt over 1.01m (7.22% NiEq) amin 40m SW extension and remains opento the south
Drilling intersected significant ultramaficmineralization; representing a newdiscovery at the Island Showing Area, 550mNW of the Rottenstone Deposit
Borehole EM survey in the discoverydrillhole indicates a plunging body: increasing in conductivity south of
discovery drillhole potentially indicative of increased
sulphide content and mineralization
Completed heliborne high-resolutiongradient magnetic survey consisting of over9,000 line-km
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Confirms extension of historic Rottenstone deposit and intersects new discovery hole
AL21021 9.23m of: 0.20% Ni, 0.11% Cu,
0.14 g/t Pd-Pt
AL21020 4.93m of: 0.27% Ni, 0.08% Cu,
0.44 g/t Pd-Pt
Q1 2021 Exploration Program – Select Results
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The Q1 2021 drilling program has uncovered additional high quality assets available to Fathom
HoleID From (m) To (m) Width (m)* Ni% Cu% Co% Pd g/t Pt g/t Pd+Pt g/t PGE
g/t** NiEq***
FMRS16-001 6.76 11.16 4.40 1.02 0.06 0.03 0.96 0.42 1.38 1.69Including 7.50 9.50 2.00 1.47 0.98 0.05 1.48 0.34 1.82 2.93FMRS16-002 6.08 11.00 4.92 1.08 0.43 0.04 1.13 0.37 1.50 2.05Including 9.00 10.77 1.77 1.93 0.78 0.06 1.98 0.35 2.33 3.55FMRS16-002 14.73 19.46 4.73 1.12 0.48 0.04 1.23 0.45 1.68 2.18Including 14.73 16.00 1.27 2.56 0.43 0.07 2.82 0.41 3.23 4.44FMRS16-003 8.63 13.70 5.07 0.20 0.09 0.01 - - - 0.27FMRS16-006 11.65 13.00 1.35 0.46 0.25 0.01 - - - 0.62Including 11.65 12.30 0.65 0.94 0.43 0.02 1.46 0.84 2.30 2.12Including 11.65 11.80 0.15 3.63 1.45 0.09 6.12 3.61 9.73 8.41FMRS16-009 7.26 21.65 14.39 0.78 0.27 0.03 0.85 0.65 1.50 1.56Including 11.13 20.4 9.27 0.95 0.31 0.03 1.02 0.80 1.82 1.86Including 11.13 16.19 5.06 1.14 0.33 0.04 1.24 0.88 2.12 2.21Including 15.21 20.4 5.19 0.97 0.30 0.03 1.08 0.76 1.84 1.90FMRS16-010 7.26 17.68 10.42 0.68 0.23 0.02 0.76 0.56 1.32 1.35Including 8.76 16.55 7.79 0.78 0.28 0.03 0.91 0.65 1.56 1.59FMRS16-011 7.90 10.64 2.74 0.37 0.37 0.01 0.41 0.30 0.71 0.86AL21017 8.65 26.73 18.08 0.68 0.51 0.02 0.87 0.51 1.39 1.54Including 9.90 12.43 2.53 1.79 2.10 0.06 2.29 0.69 2.99 4.36
AL21018**** 1.00 4.00 3.00 0.40 0.19 0.001 1.12 0.87 1.98 1.24
AL21019**** 1.00 9.00 8.00 0.51 0.26 0.01 1.35 0.93 2.28 1.54
AL21020**** 1.00 8.00 7.00 0.57 0.30 0.01 1.39 1.04 2.44 1.66
AL21020 17.00 21.93 4.93 0.27 0.08 0.01 0.26 0.18 0.44 0.50
AL21021 136.32 145.55 9.23 0.19 0.11 0.01 0.12 0.02 0.14 0.34
Including 136.32 139.50 3.18 0.33 0.19 0.01 0.22 0.03 0.25 0.57
AL21024 4.50 11.97 7.47 1.06 0.88 0.03 1.23 2.85 4.36 2.82Including 6.77 10.77 4.00 1.46 1.39 0.05 1.77 5.12 7.32 4.28
Including 9.76 10.77 1.01 1.71 1.21 0.05 1.94 18.10 20.76 7.22
*Width refers to drillhole width and not true widths **PGE refers to Pd+Pt plus rhodium, osmium, ruthenium and iridium *** Metal Prices of Ni $8.10/lb, Cu $4.46/lb, Co $20.03/lb, Pt $1,155/oz, Pd $2,732/oz & Au $1,870oz (Formula for NiEq calculation NiEq% = Ni% +Cu% x $4.46/$8.10 + Co% x $20.03/$8.10 + Pt [g/t]/31.103 x $1,155/$8.10/22.04 + Pd [g/t]/31.103 x $2,732/$8.10/22.04 + Au [g/t]/31.103 x $1,870/$8.10/22.04) ****Sludge samples of material indicative of regolith-like, extremely weathered ultramafic material immediately below drill casing
Q1-2021 drilling has confirmed additionalRottenstone-type mineralization extending 40msouthwest of historic Rottenstone Mine
Discovery of new ultramafic mineralization 550mnorthwest of the historic, high-grade Nickel,Copper, Cobalt + PGE Rottenstone Mine
The Q1 2021 drilling has provided knowledge and focus for exploration activities moving forward
Previously unrecognized Rottenstone-type mineralizationremaining south and southwest of the historic mine
Improved geological understanding of “Rottenstone typedeposit” Higher grade mineralization is enveloped by lower
grade mineralization Rottenstone-type geochemical, geophysical
signatures recognized Recognized geochemical, geophysical signatures utilized to
design/discover Rottenstone-like mineralization 550m N-NWof historic Rottenstone Mine. Island Showing area Discovery Drillhole AL21021,
ultramafic hosted mineralization at downhole depth136.3m
Off-hole BHEM anomaly / model associated withdrillhole intercept, indicates south-plungingconductive body within 10m of drillhole
BHEM recognizes, unique, more subtle conductivityassociated with Rottenstone-type mineralization
Proof of Concept for the Fathom Geological Model; Thehistoric Rottenstone Mine is not the only mineralizedultramafic body on the Albert Lake property
Q1 2021 Exploration Program – Implications / Take Aways
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Q1 2021 Exploration Program – Island Showing Area Discovery
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BHEM conductor points to increased mineralization to the South
Drilling
Heli-MAG
Heli-EM Survey
Drill Results
Field Exploration
Drilling
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Data interpretation
Exploration Program - 2021
2,000 mts 3,000 mts
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6,000 mts drilled by year end 2021
Exploration Program - 2021
1000 l-km
9000 l-km
1,232 mts
Surface exploration focused on definition and refinement of drill targets, finding new drill targets
Discovery & extension
“Best place to find a new mine is in the shadow of an old one”
Corporate Info
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Brad Van Den Bussche, P.Geol – President & CEO, Director Co-founder of Fathom Nickel, with 35 years of geology,
mineral exploration and management experience in Canada an internationally
Successes include; Antioquia Gold – Cisneros Gold Mine –Colombia, Atrum Coal – Elan – Grassy North Project –Canada, Waddy lake – Komis Gold Mine – Canada
P Geol - B.Sc. (Honours) in Geology
John Morgan – Director Senior mining executive with a B. Sc. Geology from the
University of British Columbia. Over 35 years of experience with increasing responsibility in
managing both domestic and international mining operations.
Director with Grande Cache Coal Co-founder and executive of Atlantic Gold
Doug Porter, CPA, CA - CFO Senior Financial/ Accounting executive with specific
emphasis in resource company management Successes include: Elan Coal Ltd., Altitude Resources Ltd.,
StimWrx Oilfield Services Ltd. CPA, CA, CBV
Best-In-Class Leadership Team
Mark Cummings - Director Senior executive with considerable hands on experience in
operations, human resources, corporate governance andgeneral management roles
Expertise includes financial and operational restructuringand turnarounds
Currently the Chief Executive Officer of Zavida Coffee Co. aportfolio company of BDG Capital
CPA, CA
Manish Grigo, MBA, CFA – Corporate Development Over 12 years’ experience in the capital markets as a
Research Analyst covering technology and special situations Consultant since 2017 advising companies on their capital
markets strategies; across a wide range of industriesincluding Mining, Technology, Gaming and FinTech.
Ian Fraser, P.Geol – VP Exploration, Director Co-founder of Fathom Nickel, 35+ Years of mineral
exploration, managing / implementing exploration programs in Canada and Internationally
Successes include; resource interpretation / development Casa Berardi Gold Mine, Komis Gold Mine, Byers Gold Belt, Canada, Cisneros Gold Mine, Colombia
P.Geol – B.Sc. Geology
Eugene Chen – Director
Partner at McLeod Law LLP with over 25 years experience as a securities, corporate finance, and mergers & acquisitions lawyer
Deep experience in advising emerging and growth-oriented companies on corporate finance, securities, and mergers & acquisitions – for national and international firms
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Attractive Grades Relative to Ni Industry Producers and Explorers
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Producers Exploration
FathomHistoric Rottenstone
Mine
Norilsk Ore (MCX: GMKN)
GlencoreRaglan Ore
(LON: GLEN)
ValeVoisey’s Bay Ore (BVMF: VALE3)
WatertonDumont Project
(TSE: KRR)
Nickel Creek PlatinumNickel Shaw Project
TSX-NCP
Canada NickelCrawford Project
(TSX:CNC)
Metal Unit Price $ USD Grade Units % G/Tonne % G/Tonne % G/Tonne % G/Tonne % G/Tonne % G/Tonne
Ni lb $8.15 3.23 % 1.77 % 3.34 % 1.63 % 0.27 % 0.26 % 0.29 %
Cu lb $4.45 1.83 % 3.57 % 0.95 % 0.85 % - % 0.16 % - %
Co lb $19.81 0.097 % 0.06 % 0.07 % 0.09 % 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.01 %
Pt oz $1,156 4.70 g/t 1.84 g/t 0.96 g/t 0.2 g/t 0.01 g/t 0.25 g/t 0.01 g/t
Pd oz $2,838 3.90 g/t 7.31 g/t 2.37 g/t 0.2 g/t 0.02 g/t 0.26 g/t 0.03 g/t
Rh oz $22,092 0.20 g/t - g/t - g/t - g/t - g/t - g/t - g/t
Au oz $1,894 1.03 g/t 0.5 g/t - g/t - g/t - g/t 0.04 g/t - g/t
Rottenstone Historic Mine Grade Compared to Current Ni Producers and Explorers
Source: Company Materials, FactSet, as of June 8th 2021 *The reliability of the historical data and resource estimate presented here cannot be confirmed by the authors, nor can the assumptions, parameters andmethods used to prepare the estimates. The estimate is not considered NI 43-101 Compliant by the definition of a “mineral resource” and further work isrequired to verify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource. Furthermore, records suggest (Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index #0958) thatsome of this historical resource has been exploited making a delineation of this mineral resource impossible. Fathom Nickel is not treating the historicalestimate as a current mineral resource.
Capitalization Structure
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Current Cap Table
Pursuant to the purchase and sale agreements on the Albert Lake Property from 2015, the lands are subject to certain NSR royalty as follows:
2% NSR royalty over 11,783 Ha. of certain area, of which 1% can be purchased by Fathom for $1 million; and, 1% NSR royalty over 1,348 Ha. of certain area which can be purchased in its entirety by Fathom for $500k
Shares %
Management & Insiders 6,665,562 11.8%
Investors - Retail 24,102,831 42.8%
Investors - Institutional 14,543,000 25.8%
Total Basic Shares Outstanding 45,311,393 80.5%
Management & Insider Options 3,000,000 5.3%
Broker Options 1,071,699 1.9%
Warrants 6,894,349 12.3%
Total Fully Diluted Share Capitalization 56,277,441 100.0%
Fathom Nickel Basic Market Capitalization(1) $33.9m
Cash Balance(2) $9.02 M
(1) As of June 9th, 2021(2) As of June 9th, 2021
Global Nickel Exploration Peers
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Junior Nickel Exploration Companies
Source: Factset, Company Materials FX: AUD/CAD = 0.97As of June 9th 2021
* The reader is cautioned that Fathom Minerals has not done sufficient work to validate or classify the historical grades at the Rottenstone Mine. The historic grades are not NI 43-101 compliant and should not be relied on by investors. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in a Mineral Resource
Enterprise Global AverageCompany Ticker Share Price Shares OS Value Resource Grade
C$M M lbs NiEq % NiEqTalon Metals TLO $0.67 682.36 $457.18 797.4 3.26%Canada Nickel CNC $3.56 85.23 $303.43 10,299.7 0.36%Legend Mining ASX:LEG $0.13 2,479.62 $291.66 na naFPX Nickel FPX $0.60 212.26 $127.35 6,858.3 0.12%Palladium One PDM $0.35 237.24 $66.85 447.8 1.85%C1N Nickel CSX:NICO $0.55 105.22 $57.87 78.1 1.08%Tartisan Nickel TN $0.51 104.33 $53.21 130.2 0.79%Garibaldi Resources GGI $0.42 121.55 $51.05 na naNorth American NAN $0.26 124.40 $32.34 na naFathom Nickel CSX:FNI $0.76 46.00 $25.96 na naGiga Metals GIGA $0.36 70.34 $25.32 12,674.4 0.26%Nickel Rock NICL $0.12 66.90 $6.59 na na
Average $124.90 $4,469.39 1.10%
Average Listed Companies With Resources $155.89 $4,469.39 1.10%
Average Listed Companies Without Resources $81.52 na na
Appendix
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Rottenstone Mine
Rottenstone Mine
Historic Rottenstone Mine Open for Expansion
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Rottenstone Mine
MAG signature very strong at edge of Rottenstone pit Drilled 3 holes 30-40m south and intersected with Ni
grades between 1.1 - 2.5% Favourable MAG dimensions: ~ 300m x ~ 100m assume
10m thickness equates to ~ 1.0Mt (3.47 specific gravity) Along Strike and Footwall of Fault; Wide Open for
expansion of historic Rottenstone deposit
2008 VTEM CVG
Drillhole ID From (m) To (m)Width
(m)Ni % Cu %
Pd+Pt (g/t)
RL99001 7.80 15.30 7.50 1.65 0.80 1.94
FMRS16-001 6.76 10.00 3.24 1.23 0.75 1.64
FMRS16-002 6.08 10.77 4.69 1.13 0.45 1.57
FMRS16-002 14.73 19.46 4.73 1.13 0.49 1.68
Including 14.73 16.00 1.27 2.56 0.43 3.23
BHEM off-hole Conductor @ 185m
MAG signature confirms open extension to south-southwest
*All widths are apparent thicknesses, insufficient data to determine true thickness
Historic Metallurgy High-Grade Nickel Sulphide and Platinum Group Elements
2017 Metallurgical Study
Processed 23.75kg Rottenstone Matrix TypeMineralization
Assayed: 3.99% Ni, 1.32% Cu, 970ppm Co, 12.60 g/tPt-Pd + Au
High metal recovery >90% Ni, Cu, Co and >80% Pt-Pd
Metal Price (US$) % g/t
Ni 7.24/lb 3.28
Cu 4.27/lb 1.83
Co 22.60/lb 0.097
Pt 1,212/oz 4.70
Pd 2,790/oz 3.90
Rh 26,000/oz 0.20
Au 1,794/oz 1.03
TOTAL
Albert Lake is a premier asset for high quality, Class 1 Ni with Tremendous Potential for Upside
Metal Breakdown (April 2021)
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Nickel in EV Battery Technologies
Two types of lithium-ion batteries dominate EV batteries –Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (”NMC”) and Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum (“NCA”).
NMC used by nearly every EV manufacturer globally with theexception of Tesla, which uses NCA.
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Why Nickel for EV Batteries? Ni Use in EV Batteries
Battery Chemistry
New efforts underway to tweak battery chemistry from 33% Ni to 80% Ni
Present day batteries employ 60% Ni, 20% Mn and 20% Co – 6:2:2 ratio
Advancements are pointing towards batteries containing 80% Ni
Battery Composition
A 60kwh NMC811 battery needs 5kg of Co, 5kg Mn, 6kg of Li and 39kg of Ni – Ni is the largest component of the standard and best performing EV battery
Reduced Cost Expenditure
Increased costs of Li and Co has manufacturers shifting towards reduction of Co and increased Ni in battery composition
Battery of Chevrolet Volt is 26% of total cost –automaker is currently looking to reduce costs by increasing Ni composition
Energy Efficiency
Ni increases energy density in the battery cathode which equates to longer distances travelled, batteries will be used more efficiently based on how consumers drive
Source: Nickel Institute, Reuters, Bernstein
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Lithium Cobalt Nickel
Battery Chemistries & Material Requirements
Thank You.For more Information, please contact:
Brad Van Den BusscheCEO, Director
Manish GrigoCorporate Development