Northgate Minerals Corporation announces details for annual general meeting and 2008 first quarter results

    VANCOUVER, April 7 /CNW/ - Northgate Minerals Corporation (TSX: NGX, AMEX: NXG) announced today that it will host its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:00 am, Toronto time. The AGM will be held at the TSX Broadcast Centre, Exchange Tower, 130 King Street West, Toronto, Canada.     This event will also include an overview of Northgate's 2008 first quarter financial results, which are scheduled for release after market close on May 1, 2008.      Webcast and Conference Call      For those unable to attend in person, a live audio webcast and presentation package will be available on Northgate's homepage at www.northgateminerals.com. Alternatively, you may listen to this event by calling 416-644-3416 or toll free in North America at 1-800-732-9307.     A replay of this event will be available beginning on May 2 at 12:30 pm ET until May 16 at 11:59 pm ET.      <<         Replay Access No. 416-640-1917   Passcode: 212 685 85 followed by the                                          number sign         Replay Access No. 877-289-8525   Passcode: 212 685 85 followed by the                                          number sign     >>      NORTHGATE MINERALS CORPORATION is a mid-tier gold and copper producer with mining operations, development projects and exploration properties in Canada and Australia. The company is forecasting over 400,000 ounces of unhedged gold production in 2008 and is targeting growth through further acquisitions in stable mining jurisdictions around the world. Northgate is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NGX and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol NXG.    

For further information: Ms. Keren R. Yun, Director, Investor Relations, Tel: (416) 216-2781, Email: ngx@northgateminerals.com, Website: www.northgateminerals.com