First Nickel Hires New CFO

First Nickel Inc. (TSX:FNI) announced it has hired Mr. Steven J. Cresswell as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

As quoted in the press release:

[He will] … replace Mr. Joseph Del Campo, who is retiring at the end of December 2011. Mr. Cresswell will be joining the Company on December 5, 2011 which will provide a transition period with Mr. Del Campo.

First Nickel’s President and CEO, Thomas M. Boehlert said:

I am very pleased to have Steve joining our executive team. Steve brings a broad base of experience in the mining sector at a time when First Nickel is bringing its Lockerby mine back into production and considering a number of growth opportunities.

Click here to read the First Nickel Inc. (TSX:FNI) press release.