Hard Creek Nickel Corporation: 2011 Preliminary Economic Assessment filed on SEDAR

Hard Creek Nickel Corporation (TSX: HNC) today announced that it has filed on SEDAR an updated positive Preliminary Economic Assessment Study (PEA) of the Company’s 100% owned Turnagain Nickel Project, located near Dease Lake in British Columbia, Canada. The PEA, compiled by AMC Mining Consultants (Canada) Ltd, is also available for viewing on the company’s website www.hardcreek.com.

The results of the PEA were initially announced in a news release, dated October 20, 2011.

"Mark Jarvis"

MARK JARVIS, PRESIDENT
HARD CREEK NICKEL CORPORATION

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Mark Jarvis
Hard Creek Nickel Corporation
President
604-681-2300
604-681-2310 (FAX)
info@hardcreek.com
www.hardcreeknickel.com

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