First Nickel Inc. announced audited earnings and production results for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year, the company reported revenue of CAD 71,644,035 against CAD 36,078,313 a year ago. Operating loss was CAD 50,142,259 against CAD 35,294,420 a year ago. Loss before taxes was CAD 55,618,622 against CAD 36,329,138 a year ago. Net loss and comprehensive loss was CAD 55,618,622 or CAD 0.09 per basic and diluted share against CAD 36,329,138 or CAD 0.07 per basic and diluted share a year ago.

For the year, 245,903 tonnes of ore produced against 204,841 tonnes of ore produced a year ago. Tonnes of ore shipped were 242,003 against 198,694 a year ago.

For the year 2014, capital expenditures are projected to be approximately CAD 7.2 million, including approximately CAD 3.5 million related to underground development.