NiCAN to Showcase Gold, Nickel Discoveries at PDAC 2026

Event summary

  • NiCAN will exhibit at the PDAC 2026 convention in Toronto, March 1-2.
  • The company is highlighting a new near-surface gold discovery and nickel-bearing massive sulphides at the Pipy South property in Thompson, Manitoba.
  • Drill hole WINE-22-05 returned 3.67% NiEq over 3.9 meters, with a broader interval of 2.61% NiEq over 27.3 meters.
  • Recent drilling at the Wine Project returned 45.45m of 1.32% Ni, 1.20% Cu, and 1.55% NiEq.

The big picture

NiCAN's focus on Manitoba's mining jurisdictions positions it to benefit from increasing global demand for battery metals, particularly nickel. The company's dual focus on gold and nickel provides some diversification, but success hinges on translating exploration results into economically viable deposits. The PDAC presentation offers a key opportunity to attract investment and validate the company's claims.

What we're watching

Exploration Pace
The company's ability to sustain drilling momentum and deliver consistent results will be critical to maintaining investor interest and justifying the current valuation.
Commodity Markets
Fluctuations in nickel and gold prices will significantly impact the project's economics and the company's ability to secure financing for further development.
Resource Definition
The extent to which NiCAN can define and delineate the newly discovered gold zone and nickel sulphide mineralization will be key to unlocking the project's long-term value.

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