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First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Welcomes Dr. Douglas Wicks, Former Program Director for the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy) Miner Program and Geologic Hydrogen Portfolio, as Strategic Advisor
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (TSXV: FAN | OTCQB: FANCF | FSE: P21) (the "Company" or "First Atlantic") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Douglas Wicks as a Strategic Advisor to the Company. Dr. Wicks is a globally recognized expert in critical minerals processing and geologic (natural) hydrogen, with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across the United States government, industr
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