Royal Nickel Corporation announced the official opening of its new community liaison office located in the municipality of Launay in the Abitibi region of Quebec. Approximately 75 people, including local residents, media and representatives from the municipality of Launay and RNC attended the opening ceremony, which was held at the new office on Jan. 17, 2013 evening.

The liaison office has been established in the municipality of Launay to further enhance the flow of information between RNC and the local community with respect to the permitting and anticipated development of the Dumont Nickel Project. The liaison office will provide local residents and other stakeholders direct access to RNC representatives who will be able to provide information and answer questions and will also provide a forum to submit comments or suggestions with respect to the Dumont project. The liaison office will also serve as a local source for publications and documents related to the consultation process and other information regarding the Dumont project.

The establishment of a liaison office in Launay fulfills one of the commitments made in the Provisional Collaboration and Partnership Agreement between RNC and the municipality of Launay. The community liaison office is located at 778 Chicobi Street in the Town of Launay, Quebec.