Noront Reports on Status of First Nations Logistics Halt at McFaulds Lake

TORONTO, January 29 -

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Noront Resources Ltd. ("Noront" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: NOT)
reports the following update concerning the First Nations logistics halt
from Esker Camp at its McFaulds Lake project.

The First Nations logistics halt at Koper Lake has forced Noront to
temporarily suspend its winter drill program and reduce manpower levels.
Although drilling is temporarily suspended, Noront remains confident that a
negotiated settlement is possible and that the planned drilling for 2010 will
be completed.

Noront's technical staff, both at camp and at its head office, are
actively updating geological and geophysical models, reviewing results from
the fall program, initiating sampling of the newly discovered Triple J gold
zone and initiating a preliminary evaluation of the Eagle's Nest resource.

Although the Company's drilling activities have been temporarily
suspended, Noront recognizes the right of the First Nations' communities of
Marten Falls and Webequie to take such measures in order to make their
concerns known. Noront continues to have an open dialogue with both Chief
Moonias (Marten Falls First Nation) and Chief Wabasse (Webequie First Nation)
in hopes of reaching a negotiated settlement in the very near future.

Wes Hanson, President and CEO of Noront stated; "When we were informed by
the First Nations communities of the plan to disrupt logistical support to
the Ring of Fire, we were hopeful for a quick resolution as we understood
that the action was not directly related to Noront's activities.
Unfortunately, this disruption has now progressed to the point where we have
found it necessary to temporarily suspend drilling until such a time as a
settlement can be reached. We have stopped all drilling as requested by the
communities and are currently reducing staffing at Esker Camp. Noront is
disappointed that negotiations are taking longer than expected. However,
out of friendship and respect, rather than challenge this action, Noront
has chosen to accept the actions of our neighbors to highlight their
concerns regarding recent activities by other parties in the area.
Mr. Hanson further notes: "It is unfortunate that Noront's operations have
been temporarily impacted but ensuring that the communities are properly
consulted is vital to the long term development of the Ring of Fire.
We wish to demonstrate that we are good neighbors, that we understand the
communities' concerns. We are actively negotiating with the communities
involved and are confident that a fair and equitable settlement can be
reached in the near future."

About Noront: Noront Resources Ltd. is focused on its significant and
multiple, high-grade nickel-copper-platinum-palladium, chromite, gold 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 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

President & Chief Executive Officer

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities legislation, including predictions,
projections and forecasts. Forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements that address activities, events or developments that
the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future,
including such things as future business strategy, competitive strengths,
goals, expansion, growth of the Company's businesses, operations, plans and
with respect to exploration results, the timing and success of exploration
activities generally, permitting time lines, government regulation of
exploration and mining operations, environmental risks, title disputes or
claims, limitations on insurance coverage, timing and possible outcome of
any pending litigation and timing and results of future resource estimates
or future economic studies.

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the use of words such as "plans", "planning", "planned", "expects" or
"looking forward", "does not expect", "continues", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "potential", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", or
"belief", or describes a "goal", or variation of such words and phrases or
state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would",
"might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

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.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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

For further information: Joanne Jobin, Vice President Corporate Communications at +1-416-367-1444