Notice of Submission of Terms of Reference

Eagle’s Nest Project Alternatively, the Terms of Reference will be available at the following First Nation band offices: As part of the planning process for the Eagle’s Nest Project, a Terms of Reference was submitted to the Ministry of the • Attawapiskat First Nation • Environment for review as required under the Environmental • • Assessment Act. If approved, the Terms of Reference will serve as a • Kasibonika First Nation • Wunnumin First Nation framework for the preparation and review of the environmental • Kingfisher Lake First Nation assessment for the proposed undertaking. • Marten Falls First Nation • Mishkeegogamang First Nation The Eagle’s Nest Project is located 300km north of Nakina, 80km • east of Webequie First Nation and 130km north of Marten Falls First • Nation within the Lowlands of Northern . This • Project involves the establishment, construction and operation of an • Saugeen First Nation underground multi-metal mine to produce and supply nickel, copper, palladium and platinum, and any ancillary activities and structures. • The Terms of Reference will also be available at the Métis Nation of Ontario office.

• In addition, the Terms of Reference will be available at: • www.norontresources.com • www.eaglesnestmine.com • Noront’s head office at the address below.

Your written comments about the Terms of Reference must be received before April 30, 2012.

All comments should be submitted to:

Alex Blasko, Special Project Officer Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A , ON M4V 1L5 Tel: 416-314-7232 / 1-800-461-6290 You may inspect the proposed Terms of Reference during normal Fax: 416-314-8452 business hours at the following locations: A copy of all comments will be forwarded to Noront Resources Ltd. Ministry of the Environment, Township of for its consideration. Environmental Approvals Branch Municipal Office 2 St. Clair Avenue West 2 Anne Street, PO Box 340 Floor 12 A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 Pickle Lake, ON P0V 3A0 For further information about the Eagle’s Nest Project please 416-314-8001 / 1-800-461-6290 807-928-2034 contact:

Neil Westoll Ministry of the Environment Greenstone Public Library - Environmental Advisor 435 James Street, 3rd Floor, Ste Geraldton Branch Noront Resources Ltd. 331 405 Second Street West, 105 Adelaide Street West, Ste 1100 , ON P7E 6S8 P.O. Box 40 807-475-1471 Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 Toronto, Ontario M5H 1P9 807-854-1490 Tel: 416.367.1444 Ministry of Northern Fax: 416.367.5444 Development and Mines Greenstone Public Library - 435 James Street South, Ste 002 Nakina Branch NORONT RESOURCES LTD. Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S7 216 North Street, P.O. Box 300 807-475-1331 Nakina, ON P0T 2H0 Head Office: 807-329-5906 105 Adelaide Street West, Ste 1100 Ring of Fire Secretariat Office Toronto, Ontario M5H 1P9 416.367.1444 435 James Street, 3rd Floor Noront Resources Ltd. Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S7 Thunder Bay Office Thunder Bay Office: 807-475-1778 866 A Alloy Place 886A Alloy Place www.norontresources.com Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E6 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E6 www.mikawaa.com 807-285-4808 807.285.4278 www.eaglesnestmine.com

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.