Clarification of Noront Resources Intersects High Grade Platinum, Drilling now Confirms Continuity at Eagle's Nest

TORONTO, November 19 - Noront Resources Ltd. ("Noront" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: NOT) is
pleased to report newly obtained assay results of completed drill holes
from the Company's Eagle's Nest deposit at the McFauld's Lake Property
located within the Ring of Fire mineral district. The results are from the
ongoing drilling, which continues to expand and define the extents of the
mineralization at Eagle's Nest.

Five holes intersecting the Eagle's Nest mineralization are being
reported herein. All five of the holes exhibit significant assay results
including intersections of massive mineralization. The Company notes that
Hole NOT-09-070-W1 intersected unusually high platinum grades within the
massive sulphide mineralization.

     ASSAY HIGHLIGHTS:
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     -   Hole No.NOT-09-070-W1 intersected 22.8 metres averaging 4.41% Ni,
         2.38% Cu, 28.07gpt Pt and 7.95gpt Pd
         -  Including 8.4 metres averaging 1.19% Ni, 1.46% Cu, 68.78gpt Pt
            and 7.55gpt Pd
     -   Also including 8.0 metres averaging 7.41% Ni, 2.19% Cu, 0.18gpt Pt
         and 9.33gpt Pd
     -   Hole No.NOT-09-068-W1 intersected 135.2 metres averaging 1.65% Ni,
         0.8% Cu (Pt and Pd pending)
     -   Hole No.NOT-09-064 intersected 53.1metres averaging 1.94% Ni, 0.95%
         Cu, 0.60gpt Pt and 3.85gpt Pd
     -  Including 13.2 metres averaging 4.98% Ni, 1.92% Cu, 0.07gpt Pt and
         6.71gpt Pd

Drilling results continue to expand the size of the Eagle's Nest
deposit and have definitively filled in all remaining gaps along the
vertical length defining the mineralization to a depth of below 1,000
metres. Hole NOT-09-068-W1 was targeted to completely fill in the gap
between what were formerly known as the B and C lenses at Eagle's Nest. In
addition, hole NOT-09-070-W1 intersected significant massive mineralization
including the highest platinum grades encountered to date at Eagle's Nest.
The massive sulphide zone is taking shape and is close to being defined
along the down-dip length of the deposit.

Wes Hanson, Noront's CEO states; "We continue to aggressively expand
the resource potential at Eagle's Nest. We strongly believe that we have
delivered on our stated target of tripling the Eagle One resource. Our
drilling has established that the Eagle's Nest deposit is continuous from
surface to depths below 1,000 meters and the mineralization over most of
that distance remains open along strike as well as at depth. Our geological
team currently estimates between 10 and 15 million tonnes of mineralized
material at Eagle's Nest averaging approximately 2.0% nickel, 1.0% copper,
1-2 grams per tonne platinum and 3-5 grams per tonne palladium, consistent
with the grades estimated in the existing 43-101 Resource Estimate for
Eagle One. More importantly, the geometry of the deposit is ideally suited
for underground mining which eliminates the need for expensive dikes and
surface dewatering systems inherent to any open pit mining in this region
of Canada." Mr. Hanson further stated; "We will be inviting qualified,
independent engineering firms to bid on updating the Eagle's Nest resource
estimate and plan to award this work by January, 2010."

     As required by NI 43-101, the reader is cautioned that:

     -   the potential quantity and grade noted in the paragraph above is
         conceptual in nature
     -   there has been, as of this date, insufficient exploration to define
         a mineral resource, hence it's disclosure as mineralized material
     -   it is uncertain, at this time, if further exploration will result in
         discovery of a mineral resource.

The following table summarizes the results of the five holes disclosed
herein:

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                    FROM    TO     INT. MINERALIZATION  NI    CU    Pt     Pd
    HOLE ID          (m)    (m)     (m)      TYPE        %     %   g/t    g/t
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    NOT-09-053-W5  933.0  1020.6   87.6  Net Textured  1.83  1.84  1.44   4.2
                                         /Massive
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    Note NOT-09-053-W5 ended in mineralization, reached drill depth capacity
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    NOT-09-053-W6  727.9  785.0    57.1  Net Textured  1.89  0.85  1.06  4.54
                                         /Massive
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    NOT-09-064     1079.3 1132.5   53.1  Net Textured  1.94  0.95  0.60  3.85
                                         /Massive
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    Including      1104.5 1117.7   13.2  Massive       4.98  1.92  0.07  6.71
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    NOT-09-068-W1  683.0  818.2    135.2 Net Textured  1.65  0.80  Results
                                                                     pending
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    NOT-09-070-W1  607.6  630.4    22.8  Massive       4.41  2.38  28.07 7.95
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    Including      607.6  613.3    5.7   Massive       5.78  4.42  37.87 8.26
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    Also including 612.8  621.2    8.4   Massive       1.19  1.46  68.78 7.55
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    Also including 622.4  630.4    8.0   Massive       7.41  2.19  0.18  9.33
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The mineralized intervals do not represent true widths, which cannot
be determined at this time. Due to extremely high platinum results
encountered in hole NOT-09-070-W1 these samples are being re-run, although
the results did pass Quality Control protocols. Missing platinum and
palladium results in hole NOT-09-068-W1 will be reported when they become
available. Hole NOT-09-070 encountered drilling problems prior to
intersecting the mineralization and was stopped with the target intersected
by wedging with hole NOT-09-070-W1.

Please refer to Noront's website to view an updated surface plan (
please view norontresources.com/find/id/28/xv showing the location
of the drill hole collars and a horizontal trace of their paths. Also on
the Noront website is an updated longitudinal section (please view
norontresources.com/find/id/29/nk showing the pierce points and
traces of the mineralized intersections through the Eagle's Nest and the
projected outline of the mineralization zones.

Jeremy Niemi, Noront's Vice President, Geology notes; "We are very
encouraged by having confirmed that the Eagle's Nest is in fact a single
continuous zone from surface down to below 1,000 metres. Along with
expanding the limits along strike and at depth we are also specifically
targeting the massive mineralization, which is showing indications of being
a single, consistent zone with a predictable orientation. Exciting times
for the Noront exploration team."

AT 12 Update:

Drilling at AT12 is proceeding as planned and results will be reported
in the coming weeks, as they are available from the lab and approved by
Noront's quality control manager.

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL PROTOCOL

A thorough quality control program has been in effect for the Eagle's
Nest project which includes grouping samples into batches of 35 into which
are added 2 certified reference material standards, 2 field and pulp
duplicates also form part of the QC program. It can be said with confidence
that all assays are reported in this Press Release have passed the strict
quality control guidelines as set out by Noront's independent Qualified
Person ("IQP").

All samples reported upon herein were completed by Activation Labs
(Actlabs) of Ancaster, Ontario. The samples submitted to Actlabs were
analyzed for multi-elements, including Ni and Cu using a four acid
digestion and by ICP analysis. The samples that received base metal values
greater than the upper limit for the method underwent further analysis
using ICP-OES. For the Au, Pd and Pt, the assay methodology was Fire Assay
on a 30 gram aliquot with an ICP finish. Silver was analyzed using a 3-acid
digest with an ICP analysis. For more information on assay methodology
please visit the Activation Laboratories Ltd. Website at
www.actlabsint.com.

Preparation of drilling results in this press release has been
supervised by Noront's senior management including Jeremy Niemi, P.Geo.
Vice President, Geology, who is a Qualified Person under Canadian
Securities Administrators guidelines. At the current stage of exploration
there is insufficient drilling to determine the extent of continuity of the
mineralization required to define a mineral resource for all mineralization
at the Eagle's Nest. Noront anticipates delivering an updated mineral
resource in second half of 2010.

About Noront:

Noront Resources is focused on its significant and multiple, high-
grade nickel-copper-platinum-palladium, chromite and vanadium discoveries
in an area known as the "Ring of Fire", an emerging multi-metals district
located in the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario, Canada. Noront is the
dominant land holder at the Ring of Fire and continues to delineate and
prove up its discoveries with NI 43-101 technical and economic reports and
an aggressive and well financed drill plan for the remainder of 2009 and
2010. All material information on Noront can be found on the Company's
website at www.norontresources.com or at SEDAR at www.sedar.com

                                                          Wesley (Wes) Hanson
                                                      Chief Executive Officer

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This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
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with respect to exploration results, the timing and success of exploration
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claims, limitations on insurance coverage, timing and possible outcome of
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Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors
and assumptions, including, the result of drilling and exploration
activities, that contracted parties provide goods and/or services on the
agreed timeframes, that equipment necessary for exploration is available as
scheduled and does not incur unforeseen break downs, that no labour
shortages or delays are incurred, that plant and equipment function as
specified, that no unusual geological or technical problems occur, and that
laboratory and other related services are available and perform as
contracted. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different
from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, among others, the interpretation and actual results of
current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; future prices of gold; possible variations in grade
or recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as
anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; labour disputes
and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental
approvals or financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as
those factors disclosed in the company's publicly filed documents. Although
Noront has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions,
events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There
can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be
accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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For further information: Joanne Jobin, Vice President Corporate
Communications, at +1-(416)-367-1444 ext 126, or visit Noront's website at:
www.norontresources.com/

For further information: Joanne Jobin, Vice President Corporate Communications, at +1-(416)-367-1444 ext 126, or visit Noront's website at: www.norontresources.com/