Pure Nickel Inc. announced that Mr. R. David Russell has been appointed as CEO and President of the Company. Mr. Russell has over three decades of executive experience in the mineral exploration and development industry. From 2002 to June 2010 he was President, CEO and a director of the former Apollo Gold Corporation (now First Majestic Silver).

He has been a director of Pure Nickel for over twelve years and as its new CEO will bring a new strategic direction to the Company. The Company also announced that upon conclusion of the meeting David McPherson resigned as director and the board accepted his resignation effective immediately.