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Friday, 12/02/2011 12:50:41 PM

Friday, December 02, 2011 12:50:41 PM

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Noront announces availibility of permitting documents
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2011 /CNW/ - Noront Resources Ltd. ("Noront" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: NOT) has released the Notice of Commencement of Terms of Reference.

Noront is continuing with its work for the Environmental Assessment for the Eagle's Nest Mine Project in northwest Ontario. Since 2009, Environmental Baseline studies have been conducted around the mineral deposit, at infrastructure sites, and along the access corridor. Noront has also been advancing the engineering of the mine and infrastructure since 2009, incorporating means to protect the environment and support sustainable development.

Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Eagle's Nest Mine project have been prepared by Noront in compliance with Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) requirements. The draft TOR is available for review by the public, and copies can be down loaded at www.norontresources.com or www.eaglesnestmine.com

The Federal government's Environmental Assessment process has advanced and a draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the Eagle's Nest Mine Project has also been released for public review. A copy of the Draft Eagles Nest Environmental Impact Guidelines can be downloaded from CEAA's website www.ceaa.gc.ca, www.norontresources.com or www.eaglesnestmine.com.

These two Notices begin the public involvement in the regulated processes for the Federal and Provincial government reviews of the project. These articles are available for public review on our website and additional project information is provided at www.eaglesnestmine.com. Noront has produced project reports and summary documents (including copies in Oji-Cree) to the general public and the local First Nation communities. Noront is committed to providing all relevant project information through public documents, open houses, websites, and community meetings through the consultation program. Additional information or clarifications can also be requested via email at consultation@norontresources.com

Noront's President and CEO Mr. Wes Hanson commented, "This is an important first step in the project development and permitting for the Eagle's Nest Mine. We are committed to responsible development and we look forward to receiving comments from the public. We believe public comments are an important part of the process and will greatly assist us in the refinement of the project for the benefit of all stakeholders"

About Noront: Noront Resources Ltd. is focused on developing the high-grade Eagle's Nest nickel-copper-platinum-palladium deposit, the exploration and development of the Blackbird chromite discovery and regional exploration for additional mineral deposits within its large, highly prospective land position in an area known as the "Ring of Fire", an emerging multi-metals camp located in the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario, Canada.

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