Nexus Uranium Announces Expanded Winter Drill Program at Cree East

Vancouver, December 16, 2024 - Nexus Uranium Corp. (CSE: NEXU) (OTCQB: GIDMF) (FSE: 3H1) (the "Company" or "Nexus") is pleased to announce the launch of an expanded winter drill program at its flagship Cree East uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. This expansion follows the recent successful closing of a $2.08 million private placement financing.

The expanded program will focus on advancing exploration at identified high-priority zones within the project area. Covering over 57,000 hectares, Cree East is one of the largest exploration projects in the region, with historical expenditures exceeding $20 million.

Program Details:

• Targeting high-priority zones based on historical drilling and reinterpreted geophysical surveys.

• Increased drill meterage to accelerate resource evaluation.

• Enhanced operational support for the winter season to maximize efficiency and safety.

"The expanded winter drill program at Cree East underscores our focus on advancing exploration efforts in a measured and strategic manner," said Jeremy Poirier, CEO of Nexus Uranium. "With the support of our recent financing, we're advancing exploration at an accelerated pace, aiming to unlock the exceptional potential of Cree East. This project exemplifies our commitment to driving critical mineral development in Canada, positioning Nexus as a leader in the uranium sector."

The Cree East project remains a cornerstone of Nexus' exploration portfolio, strategically aligned with the growing global demand for clean energy solutions. The Company is committed to contributing to a sustainable energy future while delivering value to shareholders through strategic project development.

About Nexus Uranium Corp.

Nexus Uranium Corp. is a multi-commodity development company focused on advancing the Cree East uranium project in the Athabasca Basin in addition to its precious metals portfolio that includes the Napoleon gold project in British Columbia and a package of gold claims in the Yukon. The Cree East project is one of the largest projects within the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan spanning 57,752 hectares (142,708 acres) and has seen over $20 million in exploration to date. The Napoleon project comprises over 1,000 hectares and prospective for multiple forms of gold mineralization, with exploration in the area dating back to the 1970s with the discovery of high-grade gold. The Yukon gold projects are comprised of almost 8,000 hectares of quartz claims prospective for high-grade gold mineralization with historical grab sampling highlights of 144 g/t gold.

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Warren D. Robb, P.Geo. (BC), a Director and VP Exploration of Nexus Uranium Corp. and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

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