EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

TSX: SCY

October 22, 2022

NR 22-08

www.scandiummining.com

Scandium International Mining Presented at 1^st International Scandium Symposium October 20^th, 2022

Reno, Nevada – October 22, 2022 – Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSX: SCY) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that interim CEO Peter Evensen presented at the 1^st International Scandium Symposium on October 20^th, 2022, on the Nyngan Scandium Project and its potential role in the developing market for scandium.

The presentation and prepared remarks are posted on the Company’s website.

For further information, please contact:

Harry de Jonge, Controller

Tel: 702-703-0178

Peter Evensen, President and CEO

Tel: 775-355-9500

Email: [email protected]