Sentient IV acquires common shares of North American Nickel Inc.

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MONTREAL, May 29, 2014 /CNW/ - Sentient Executive GP IV, Limited ("Sentient IV") announces that, in connection with a private placement with North American Nickel Inc. ("NAN") previously announced on May 8, 2014, it has acquired control over 11,739,425 common shares (the "Shares") of NAN at a price per Share of $0.33.

Taking into account the acquisition of the Shares, Sentient IV has control over 69,866,523 common shares of NAN ("NAN Shares"), representing approximately 41.21% of the outstanding NAN Shares.

Sentient IV acquired the Shares for investment purposes only and not with a view to materially affecting control of NAN.

SOURCE: Sentient Executive GP IV, Limited

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