Québec Nickel Corp. announced a leadership transition within the company. David Paterson,current CEO, will be stepping down and moving to Executive Chairman and Director.

Richard Dufresne will be stepping in as interim CEO as continue the search for a new CEO to take through the coming growth stage. Richard Dufresne is a seasoned mining professional with over 35 years of experience in the industry, with a strong focus on nickel exploration. He has worked with both major and junior companies and has made significant contributions to the industry throughout his career.

During his nine-year tenure with Falconbridge, he played a key role in exploring and developing the Raglan Nickel mine, which led to its production decision in 1996. He then spent five years overseeing nickel exploration for eastern Canada at Anglo American. Mr. Dufresne's expertise in nickel exploration will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the company.