I thought some of you may be interested in reading this article which does have a comment on inflation and low Ni prices. See the link below.

Also, I have been reading alot about the TSX listing and you can be sure that the application is in NOT's hand and it will just be a matter of time before that event occurs. Back in the first quarter of 2008 the message from NOT management specific to listing on the TSX was on the "to do" list, but not a top priority at that time. Beleive me NOT is fully aware of the benefits of a promotion to the big board and the benefits for same and once all the requirements to comply have been completed it will happen. Patience will be required until that occurs.

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Hard Creek invites you to read Xstrata Nickel's August 19, 2008 news release.

Please open the following link:

http://www.hardcreeknickel.com/Maili...

"Xstrata suspending operations at their Falcondo Ferronickel Operations in the Dominican Republic comes as no surprise.

The combination of lower nickel prices and extremely high oil prices are having a negative impact on the production of nickel from laterite deposits.

It is evident, that the ability of laterite deposits to provide the necessary nickel supply for future demands is limited unless one anticipates substantially cheaper oil prices or higher nickel prices." --Mark Jarvis

Thank you,

Mark Jarvis
President

HARD CREEK NICKEL CORPORATION