First Nickel Reports 4 Year Contract Ratified with Mine Mill 598/CAW

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jul 10, 2013) - First Nickel Inc. ("First Nickel", "FNI" or the "Company") (TSX:FNI)

FNI is pleased to report that a new four year collective agreement has been ratified by the membership of the Mine Mill Local 598/CAW that covers the production and maintenance personnel at the Lockerby Mine.

Mr. Mark Isto, Vice President - Operations of FNI, said "Ratifying this four year agreement with the CAW is an important milestone for the Lockerby mine. The operation faces considerable economic pressures from low nickel prices and we feel the agreement strikes a balance between the needs of both parties."

Forward-Looking Statements

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