The board of Pure Nickel Inc has announced the appointment of Mr Thomas S Kofman as a director.

Mr Kofman is founder and chairman of M Partners Inc, an independent full service investment bank, which since its inception in 2005 has provided over USD 3.5 billion of financing to multiple sectors including mining. He has more than 25 years of experience in North American capital markets as both issuer and banker.

Mr R David Russell chairman of the board of Pure Nickel said that "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Kofman to the Board of Pure Nickel. His capital market experience can only strengthen our board of directors."

Further, a director has been granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of USD 0.065 for a term of three years, vesting immediately. The options are subject to the terms and conditions of the company's Stock Option Plan.

Source -Pure Nickel Inc

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