Niobay Metals Inc. · TSXV:NBY
Niobay Metals — Corporate Update (June 2026)
24 slides from Niobay Metals's corporate update, June 2026
Slide 1: James Bay Niobium Project
James Bay Niobium Project TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 1
Slide 2: Table of contents
Table of contents ▪ NioBay ▪ Critical Minerals ▪ Niobium ▪ Mining Project Stages ▪ James Bay Niobium Project ▪ Environmental Assessment ▪ Long Term Outlook ▪ Benefits ▪ Closing Remarks Acknowledgement: NioBay acknowledges that our exploration project is located on Crown land situated within the trad
Slide 3: Who we are
Who we are NIOBAY IS: ▪ A Canadian critical minerals explorer ▪ Advancing niobium-focused assets in Québec & Ontario ▪ Multiple NI 43-101 resources with positive PEAs ▪ Exposure to steel, EV, and advanced technology markets ▪ Collaborating with universities to advance end-products and niobium resear
Slide 4: Board of Directors
Board of Directors Jean-Sebastien David, P. Geo Serge Savard Josianne Beaudry President, CEO, and Director Chairman of the Board Director Arianne Phosphate, Osisko, Iamgold, NHL veteran, Business Executive, Partner at Lavery, de Billy LLP Cambior Real Estate Developer TSXV Quebec Advisory Committee
Slide 5: Technical Advisory Committee
Technical Advisory Committee Jonathan Launière, Eng Caroline Olsen, Metallurgist Dawn Madahbee Leach Advisor for Aboriginal Affairs, Advisor for metallurgy and strategy Aboriginal Affairs Advisor, Ontario and Quebec and Mashteuiatsh Metallurgist and R&D director at SGS Canada Coordinator of Pekuakam
Slide 6: The Critical Minerals Strategy in Canada
The Critical Minerals Strategy in Canada Our goal: to become part of the future Canadian supply chain ▪ Critical minerals present a generational opportunity for Canada in many areas: exploration, extraction, processing, downstream product manufacturing, and recycling. The federal government is commi
Slide 7: Critical Minerals are Fundamental to the Clean Energy Transition
Critical Minerals are Fundamental to the Clean Energy Transition Niobium is: ▪ A metal used to make steel lighter and stronger ▪ Used to make lighter and safer vehicles, which contribute to reduce the global carbon footprint ▪ A component that helps to reduce emissions of Greenhouse gases/Carbon foo
Slide 8: Niobium's Contribution to the Environment
Niobium's Contribution to the Environment Niobium helps to make lighter and safer structures which contributes to reduce global carbon footprint 0.02% of Niobium in a bridge $25M & 15,000 tons of 15,000 steel savings tons TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 8
Slide 9: What are the main stages of project development?
What are the main stages of project development? At what stage is the James Bay Project? Exploration Discovery and Development Production Closure and Advanced Exploration Reclamation •Geoscience surveys •Detailed geoscience •Feasibility •Mining and ore •Site reclamation lead to discoveries •Investme
Slide 10: The James Bay Project: One of the World's Best Niobium Critical Mineral Deposits
The James Bay Project: One of the World’s Best Niobium Critical Mineral Deposits ▪ Our Approach: Prioritize Usage of Existing Moosonee & Moose Factory Infrastructure to reduce footprint ▪ Moosonee and Moose Factory communities Ontario Northland Rail ▪ Ontario Northland Rail for heavy equipment trans
Slide 11: The Importance of Water
The Importance of Water ▪ NioBay is conscious of the importance of water for Moosonee and Moose Factory the environment, for communities and their traditions (fishing, harvesting, etc.). James Bay ▪ The James Bay Niobium project is kilometres outside Niobium Project the major North French River wate
Slide 12: Drilling Program
Drilling Program ▪ The plan to conduct a small and localized resource validation program to confirm historical data. ✓ Drilling 20-30 holes ✓ 16 weeks of field work ✓ Transport by helicopter ▪ Drilling observation & monitoring will be allowed, subject to health and safety requirements. Helpers will
Slide 13: Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment The most important part of the project development process will be to assess the impact on the environment, including: ▪ Water and soil ▪ Plants and trees ▪ Fish, animals and birds ▪ Heritage Resources ▪ Socioeconomics NioBay would like to carry out the environmental impact
Slide 14: Long Term Outlook
Long Term Outlook NioBay plans to propose an underground operation to the Moose Cree Members and Community Advantages of an Underground Operation: • Small and reduced environmental impacts • Reduced noise, dust impacts, and water usage • Minimal surface tailings (most of the tailing will be pump bac
Slide 15: Typical Niobium Mining Complex
15 Typical Niobium Mining Complex Magris Resources (Niobec) – Underground mine In operation for the past 40 years - 15 minutes from Saguenay, QC (145,000 people) Adjacent to farmland TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 15
Slide 16: Typical Underground Mine
16 Typical Underground Mine TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 16
Slide 17: Benefits for Moose Cree Members and Communities
Benefits for Moose Cree Members and Communities Provided that Studies Show a Mine Can Be Developed ▪ RESPECT OF TRADITIONAL LAND: NioBay believes the project will have minimal impact on harvesting and traditional activities; ▪ APPRENTICESHIPS, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION opportunities during th
Slide 18: Major Employment Opportunities
Major Employment Opportunities ▪ A typical operation hires 225 people during its operating period (over 23 years)*, and more during construction* if there is a positive drilling program. For reference, the Niobec mine has 540 employees. ✓ Jobs for skilled workforce: i.e.: miners, electricians, mecha
Slide 19: Smallest Footprint
Smallest Footprint 2 km 2 km Niobium mine, Quebec – Underground : about 1.7 x 2 km James Bay NioBay mine proposed footprint – (after 40 years) Underground : approx. 1.25 x 2 km 2 km 2 km Diamond mine, Ontario – Open-pit: about 3.8 x 6 km Gold mine, Ontario – Open-pit + expansion: about 5 x 9 km TSXV
Slide 20: Comparative Data of Footprints
Comparative Data of Footprints James Bay Niobec Victor Detour ▪ Detour Lake Mine (Gold, Northern Ontario): approx. 5 x 9 km ▪ Victor Mine, De Beers (Diamonds, Northern Ontario): approx. 3.8 x 6 km ▪ Niobec Mine, Magris Resources (Niobium, Quebec): approx. 1.7 x 2 km ▪ James Bay Niobium Project: appr
Slide 21: Closing remarks to Moose Cree First Nation Members and Community
Closing remarks to Moose Cree First Nation Members and Community ▪ NioBay cares about the environment and water. The North French River and South Bluff Creek areas will remain unaffected. ▪ NioBay wants to develop this project in full consultation and participation with all Moose Cree First Nation a
Slide 22: Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 22
Slide 23: For any questions/clarification, please contact us
For any questions/clarification, please contact us via our Facebook Page or email Tel: (514) 866-6500 x 2221 info@niobaymetals.com www.niobaymetals.com TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF z TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 23
Slide 24: 2026 drilling sites
2026 drilling sites TSXV: NBY | OTCQB: NBYCF | Our future is green 24