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, industrial minerals, advanced materials, and academic research.