Patricia A. Tirschmann

Continental Nickel Ltd. is a junior mineral exploration and development company. It is focused on the exploration, discovery and development of nickel sulphide deposits in geologically prospective, but under-explored regions globally. The company's key asset is controlling interest in the Nachingwea project in Tanzania, where its recent nickel sulphide discoveries have been upgraded to NI 43-101 compliant mineral resources, and ongoing exploration is focused on increasing mineral resources and continuing on the path of discovery. Continental Nickel was founded on November 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

North American Nickel, Inc. is a mineral exploration and resource development company, which engages in the exploration and development of nickel, copper, cobalt and precious metals. Its projects include Post Creek, Halcyon and Maniitsoq. The company was founded on September 23, 1983 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.