Pure Nickel Inc. changed its name to Galleon Gold Corp. and is expected to begin trading under its new name on the TSX Venture Exchange on Dec. 20.

The company said Dec. 18 that its shareholders approved its previously announced amalgamation with Explor Resources Inc. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming days.

Galleon Gold said it will focus on exploring and developing its West Cache gold project in Ontario and Neal gold project in Idaho.