Northern Abitibi Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Resignation of Officer

Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. ("Northern Abitibi") (TSX VENTURE:NAI) will hold its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the offices of Lavery, de Billy, L.L.P., 40th floor, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal Quebec. All registered holders of common shares are cordially invited to attend the Meeting in person.

Dr. Stephen Rowins has accepted the position of Director of Geoscience with the British Columbia Geological Survey. Dr. Rowins has resigned his position as Vice-President of Exploration with Northern Abitibi Mining effective April 30 2009. We thank Dr. Rowins for his significant contributions to the company over the past 2 years and wish him well in his new endeavor.

Northern Abitibi has hired a Newfoundland based geological consultant with over 30 years experience to assist with the up coming Viking exploration program. The consultant has extensive experience working on precious metal projects within Newfoundland and Labrador, and his local expertise will be a valuable addition to the company's exploration team.

Northern Abitibi

Northern Abitibi's technical team of experienced, professional geologists are assembling a portfolio of gold, nickel and other base metal projects from opportunities within Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Dr. Shane Ebert, P.Geo., is the Qualified Person responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Shane Ebert, President/Director

Except for the historical and present factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release, including words such as "expects", "projects", "plans", "anticipates" and similar expressions, are forward-looking information that represents management of Northern Abitibi's internal projections, expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof or the economic performance of Northern Abitibi. The projections, estimates and beliefs contained in such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Northern Abitibi's actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, those described in Northern Abitibi's filings with the Canadian securities authorities. Accordingly, holders of Northern Abitibi shares and potential investors are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those predicted. Northern Abitibi disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Northern Abitibi Mining Corp.

Northern Abitibi Mining Corp.
Shane Ebert
President/Director
(250) 964-2699
Northern Abitibi Mining Corp.
Jean Pierre Jutras
(403) 233-2636
Website: www.naminco.ca

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