Noront Resources appoints Chief Financial Officer

    Symbol: NOT:TSX-V
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    TORONTO, April 27 /CNW/ - Noront Resources Ltd. ("Noront" or the
"Company") (TSX Venture: NOT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Gregory R. Rieveley as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
    Mr. Rieveley is a finance executive and Chartered Accountant with 10
years experience in the mining and retail industries.
    Mr. Rieveley spent a large part of his career with Harry Winston Diamond
Corporation (formerly Aber Diamond Corporation), first as Finance Manager,
then left to take on the role of Controller for Dundee Precious Metals before
returning to Harry Winston Diamond Corporation as Vice President, Internal
Audit and Business Development.
    Mr. Rieveley has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of
British Columbia and is a Chartered Accountant.
    We welcome Mr. Rieveley and look forward to his contributions and believe
that his experience will be a welcome addition to the Noront Resources team.

    ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

    "Paul A. Parisotto and Joe Hamilton"
    Co-Chief Executive Officers

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