The Lake Johnston Nickel Project is currently inactive. A lake of similar size, Lake Hope, lies to the south west of Lake Johnston. The
Emily Ann and Maggie Hays nickel mines lie to the north west of Lake Hope, west of Lake Johnston. The Emily Ann mine lies on the north side of the Hyden-Norseman road, while the Maggie Hays mine lies on the south side of the road. Due west less than , the Flying Fox, Lounge Lizard and Spotted Qoull nickel mines are located. ==References==