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TORONTO, March 31 /CNW/ - Pure Nickel Inc. (TSX: NIC) (OTCBB: PNCKF)
(the "Company") today reported the ITOCHU formal decision on the 2011
Exploration Program for MAN is now expected to be received in the next
three to four weeks. The delay will not affect the planning activities
for the MAN Alaska project.




MAN Alaska




In 2010 exploration on the MAN Alaska property included a
helicopter-supported two drill program and extensive geophysical
surveys. The program ran until the end of September with a total of
approximately 6,700 metres being completed. Analysis of over 3,400
assays revealed stratigraphic horizons in the Alpha and Beta Complexes
that had elevated platinum and palladium values strongly suggesting
that stratiform PGE mineralization is present and similar to that found
in other Platinum Group Element (PGE) bearing complexes elsewhere in
the world. As the 2011 exploration program continues to evolve, pending
ITOCHU's decision to continue funding exploration, the Company will be
focusing on the new horizons. Larry Hulbert, D.Sc., P.Geo is the
designated Qualified Person for this project.




About Pure Nickel Inc.




Pure Nickel is a mineral exploration company with a diverse collection
of mineral exploration projects in North America.




Some of the statements contained herein may be forward-looking
statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and
resources, exploration results, expectations, plans, and objectives of
Pure Nickel are forward-looking statements that involve various risks.
The following are important factors that could cause Pure Nickel's
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements: changes in the world wide price of
mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in
mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction
and mining operations, the uncertainty of future exploration activities
and cash flows, and the uncertainty of access to additional capital.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to
be accurate as actual results and future events may differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements. Pure Nickel undertakes no
obligation to update such forward-looking statements if circumstances
or management's estimates or opinions should change. The reader is
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements.




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accuracy of this release.




For further information:

The Howard Group Investor Relations Jeff Walker T. (888) 221-0915 Email: info@howardgroupinc.com Website: >www.chfir.com

Pure Nickel Inc. David McPherson President and CEO T. (416) 644-0066 Email: info@purenickel.com Website: http://www.purenickel.com/">www.purenickel.com