Sentient IV Exercises Warrants Of North American Nickel Inc.

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MONTREAL, Oct. 1, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Sentient Executive GP IV, Limited ("Sentient IV") announces that it has exercised 18,276,199 common share purchase warrants (the "NAN Warrants") of North American Nickel Inc. ("NAN") on September 30, 2013.

Taking into account the exercise of the NAN Warrants, Sentient IV has control over 54,828,598 common shares of NAN ("NAN Shares"), representing approximately 39.04% of the outstanding NAN Shares.

Sentient IV exercised the NAN Warrants and acquired the NAN 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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