FPX Nickel Announces Granting of Stock Options

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FPX Nickel Corp. (TSX.V:FPX) ("FPX" or the "Company") announces that a total of 3,800,000 options have been granted to the Company's directors, officers and employees.  The options have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and will expire on March 22, 2023.

About FPX Nickel Corp.

FPX Nickel Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of the Decar Nickel-Iron Alloy Project, located in central British Columbia, and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite. For more information, please view the Company's website at www.fpxnickel.com or contact Martin Turenne, President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600.

On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.



"Martin Turenne"

Martin Turenne, President, CEO and Director

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Suite 725 – 1155 West Pender Street

Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2P4

Tel: 604.681.8600

e-mail: info@fpxnickel.com