Homeland Nickel and Patriot Nickel Appoint SLR International Corporation for Permitting Support at Cleopatra and Red Flat Properties

Toronto, Ontario – June 04, 2026 - TheNewswire – Homeland Nickel Inc. (“ Homeland ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX-V: SHL, OTC: SRCGF) and Patriot Nickel Corp (“ Patriot ”). are pleased to announce the appointment of SLR International Corporation (“ SLR ”) for exploration permitting support on the Cleopatra and Red Flat nickel laterite properties, located in Southern Oregon.   The SLR team brings extensive experience supporting mineral exploration permitting and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) compliance efforts on federal lands, including projects requiring coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) and United States Forest Service (“USFS”). SLR has supported mining and exploration projects involving complex federal land management and permitting considerations, including withdrawn lands, overlapping agency jurisdictions, and evolving exploration and development strategies.