TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Aug. 15, 2013) – NORTHERN GOLD MINING INC. (TSX VENTURE:NGM) (“Northern Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exploration agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Wahgoshig First Nation community (“Wahgoshig”) near Garrison Township, Ontario. The Agreement establishes a commitment by the Company to develop an ongoing relationship with Wahgoshig in the area of the Company’s Golden Bear Project, and provides Wahgoshig with an opportunity to participate in the benefits of Northern Gold projects through training, ongoing communication and business development. Northern Gold has also agreed to negotiate an Impact Benefit Agreement with Wahgoshig should construction or mining operations commence on any of the Company’s properties located on Wahgoshig traditional territory.
Martin Shefsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Gold, stated, “The Agreement is an important step as we strengthen our mutually respectful and beneficial relationship with Wahgoshig. We will continue working closely with Wahgoshig and look forward to receiving their input as we explore the opportunities within the Golden Bear Project and move forward in a socially responsible manner for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
Chief David Babin of Wahgoshig stated, “We are pleased to enter into the Agreement and appreciate that Northern Gold has consistently recognized and acknowledged our constitutional rights.