2010-08-13 23:54 ET - News Release

Mr. Wes Hanson reports

NORONT PARTNERS TO PROVIDE PDAC MINING MATTERS ABORIGINAL YOUTH OUTREACH SUMMER CAMP

Noront Resources Ltd. has partnered with Ontario's Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry to sponsor the PDAC (Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada) Mining Matters aboriginal youth outreach summer camp in the first nation communities of Webequie and Marten Falls.

The two week-long camps begin on Aug. 16 in Webequie and on Aug. 24 in Marten Falls. The Mining Matters aboriginal outreach program introduces 60 aboriginal youth, ranging from ages nine to 19, to a wide range of practical geological and mineral exploration activities including prospecting, claim staking, mapping, the use of GPS technology and the application of environmental geochemistry. Mining Matters also highlights the array of job opportunities available in the minerals industry.

Leanne Hall, vice-president of human resources, Noront Resources, noted: "Introducing the youth of these first nation communities to rocks, minerals and geology in a fun, educational camp setting is an honour. These young people are our future, and there is no time like the present to invest in their learning of our great mining industry."

The importance of the traditional role of aboriginal peoples in land and resources management is gaining recognition among the various resource industries in Canada. The company has the opportunity to build on this recognition, especially as the aboriginal youth in the northern populations reach work force age.

Mining Matters is well aware that many aboriginal communities are close to Canada's mineral exploration and mine sites. Programming is developed with special attention to the local geology of the camp location and utilizes local mentors who work in the minerals industry. Raising the students' awareness of the minerals industry and its importance in our everyday lives is critical to encouraging postsecondary interest in geology and earth science courses of study.

The program teaches the students about our abundant natural resources, with an emphasis on the environment, new technology and sustainable development.

"PDAC Mining Matters is committed to building on existing education and training initiatives, as well as developing new programs to engage aboriginal youth and develop an interest in the minerals industry. We understand that building new, and strengthening existing, partnerships with first nations, industry and educational partners is critical to designing and delivering effective programs," notes Patricia Dillon, president PDAC Mining Matters.

For more information, contact Leanne Hall, vice-president of human resources for Noront Resources, at 416-367-1444, extension 110.

Also, please note that the 250,000 options disclosed in a news release in Stockwatch dated Aug. 9 2010, have a five-year expiry period.

About PDAC Mining Matters

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Mining Matters (PDACMM) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to mineral resource education. It was established in 1997 and works to educate students about Canada's geology and mineral resource endowment, and promote awareness of the importance of rocks, metals, minerals and mining through the dissemination of information and the development and distribution of educational programs and material.

We seek Safe Harbor.