Mr. Pascal Hamelin reports

METANOR NOT GUILTY IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Metanor Resources Inc. has been found not guilty of the charges of criminal negligence causing death, in relation to the workplace fatalities which occurred in October, 2009.

Pascal Hamelin, president and chief operating officer, stated: "We wish to express, once again, our deep sadness for the pain endured by the families, friends and colleagues of Domenico Bollini, Marc Guay and Bruno Goulet. Although the court decision recognizes that the corporation did not act in negligent manner, we remain strongly committed to continuously improving our health and safety practices to ensure that we provide the safest working environment and such a tragedy never happens again."

The civil claims brought by the families of the workers in relation to these events were all settled in 2013.

About Metanor Resources Inc.

Metanor Resources Inc. is a Quebec-based emerging gold producer. Its main assets, the Bachelor mine and the Barry project, in addition to over 15,000 hectares of exploration property, are located in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Quebec in the heart of the Urban-Barry camp. With the support of strategic investors and a strong management team experienced at all levels of project development and project financing, Metanor is seeking growth through the development of its properties using a partnership approach with local communities.