TSX Venture SYMBOL: NSM
OTCQX:NSMSF
February
5, 2010
NORTHERN STAR ANNOUNCES IT HAS COMPLETED ITS FIRST GOLD POUR
Val d’Or, Quebec, February 5, 2010 – Northern Star Mining
Corp. (TSX-V: NSM, OTCQX:NSMSF) (Northern Star Mining or the “Company”) is pleased
to announce that it has successfully completed its first gold pour at its
wholly owned Beacon Mill on February 4.
The first pour was a
659 ounce bar, consisting of 560 ounces of gold and 65.9 ounces of silver,
representing material from underground in lower grade porphyry and underground
development prior to reaching its mineralized zones.
The mill was re-commissioned
and started up in late November 2009.
The Company will
issue a complete corporate update and relevant data next week.
Michel David, president
states, “The first gold pour in any company’s history is a milestone
achievement. The start up of underground and milling operations are always fraught
with problems and delays. The Company is justifiably proud of its achievements
and wishes to extend its utmost appreciation for the dedication and commitment
of its loyal shareholders, employees and contractors”.
Eugene Gauthier,
Ing (OIQ), acts as the qualified person of the Company and has reviewed the
contents of the news release. The
diamond drilling and exploration programs are being carried out under the
direct supervision of Eugene Gauthier, Ing (OIQ). The Company is maintaining strict standards
for QA (quality assurance) and QC (quality control); by keeping under lock all
drill cores, rejects and pulps for further testing. Samples were sent to ALS Chemex and
Techni-Lab labs in
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Michel David”
Michel David, President
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Northern Star Mining Corp. TOLL FREE (800) 460-5031 or (819) 825-8088, (FAX) (819) 825-1199 Website: www.nsmgold.com
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This
press release contains certain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning
of Section 21E of the United States Security Exchange Act of 1934, and involves
a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations are
disclosed in the Company’s documents filed from time to time with the TSX
Venture Exchange and the British Columbia Securities Commission. All
statements, other than of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Neither the 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.