Mr. Ghislain Morin reports

METANOR REPORTS A FATAL ACCIDENT AT ITS BACHELOR MINE

Metanor Resources Inc. is saddened to report that a fatal accident occurred at its Bachelor mine, located in Desmaraisville, 250 kilometres northeast of Val d'Or. Early Sunday morning, a mechanic, aged 50, was assembling a small haulage truck in a maintenance shop when he sustained severe injuries. Mine rescue and first responders attended the scene immediately to evacuate the worker. The Quebec provincial police and the safety authorities (CSST) are proceeding with the investigation of this tragic accident. Metanor is co-operating with the continuing investigation, as well as providing support to the family and employees at the mine site.

"We are deeply saddened by this event, and our sincere condolences go out to the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased," said Ghislain Morin, president and chief executive officer of Metanor. "A safe workplace is a fundamental principle for Metanor, and this tragedy has strengthened our commitment in this pursuit."