Pure Nickel Inc. Approved for Listing on the TSX

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 13, 2007) - Pure Nickel Inc. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:NIC)(OTCBB:PNCKF) is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") to list its shares on the TSX. The Corporation's common shares will commence trading on the TSX on August 14, 2007 under the ticker symbol "NIC".

About Pure Nickel Inc.:

The Corporation is a mineral exploration company with multiple, advanced nickel sulphide and PGE projects in Canada and Alaska. The Corporation's 2007 exploration program is underway on multiple properties and is fully funded.

Total Shares Outstanding: 67.765 million

Fully Diluted: 93.75 million

52-Week Trading Range: C$0.58 - $1.65

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