Flying Nickel Mining Corp. announced the appointment of Jim Rondeau to its Board of Directors pursuant to the Benefit and Impact Agreement entered into between the Company and Norway House Cree Nation ("Norway House"). Mr. Rondeau is a Senior Advisor to Norway House Chief and Council for Special Projects.

Mr. Rondeau currently is the President of Systematic Design and Plum Creative, two international award-winning design companies that work around the world. He also serves as vice president of ICMD, a company that provides pharmacy and medical services to First Nation and other clients in Western Canada. He serves on the National Board of The Canadian Gay and Gay Chamber of Commerce, Toba Grown Inc. as well as other Non-Profit Boards.

Mr. Rondeau is an former member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1999 to 2016, and served as a cabinet Minister from 2003 to 2013. In 2004, Mr. Rondeau was promoted to a full cabinet portfolio as Minister of Industry, Economic Development and Mines. Under Mr. Rondeau's leadership, Manitoba was recognized as the Best Jurisdiction for Mining in the World by the Fraser Institute.

During his tenure 2 new mines were opened and one reopened in Manitoba. He has received the Queen's Jubilee Award, The Canadian Cancer Society Recognition Award and the Fred Douglas Foundation Award. The Company also announces the grant of 50,000 incentive stock options to Mr. Rondeau.

The options are exercisable at a price of $0.11 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. Additionally, the Company announces the appointment of Marion McGrath as Corporate Secretary.