Homeland Nickel Update on Patriot Nickel and Continued Property Acquisitions

Toronto, Ontario – March 17, 2026 – TheNewswire - Homeland Nickel Inc. (“ Homeland ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX-V: SHL, OTC: SRCGF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Strobel as CEO of Patriot Nickel. Jeff is an experienced mining executive and former military officer. Homeland continues to consolidate nickel laterite properties in Southern Oregon with the acquisition of Rough and Ready. Commenting on the Patriot appointment, Homeland President and CEO Steve Balch said, “We are very impressed with the high level of talent Patriot Nickel has attracted and we look forward to working closely with Jeff to advance our properties.”