First Nickel Inc announced that it has hired Mr Steven J Cresswell as its new VP & CFO to replace Mr Joseph Del Campo, who is retiring at the end of December 2011.

Mr Cresswell will be joining the company on December 5th 2011 which will provide a transition period with Mr Del Campo.

Mr Thomas M Boehlert president & CEO of First Nickel Inc said that "I am very pleased to have Mr Steve joining our executive team. Mr Steve brings a broad base of experience in the mining sector at a time when First Nickel is bringing its Lockerby mine back into production and considering a number of growth opportunities. I would like to thank Mr Del Campo for his years of services at First Nickel and wish him the very best in his retirement."