First Nickel Inc. recently engaged Mr. Vern Baker as Vice President, Sudbury Operations. Mr. Baker was most recently President of Duluth Metals and was previously the Vice President of Operations of FNX Mining in Sudbury. He has a track record of leading effective change in underground mines, keeping mines operating where they would have otherwise been closed.

In addition, Mark Isto, Vice President of Operations, has decided to leave the company and take a senior-level position at a mining-related company.