Mr. Joseph Ovsenek reports

PRETIUM RESOURCES INC.: BRUCEJACK PROJECT RECEIVES POSITIVE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DECISION

Pretium Resources Inc. has received an environmental assessment decision statement from the Federal Minister of the Environment, which finds that the Brucejack project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The minister issued a project recommendation that includes a determination regarding the potential effects of the project under the Nisga'a final agreement, which is a modern treaty signed by the governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Nisga'a Nation.

In reaching the decision, the minister considered the project recommendation and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency's (CEAA) environmental assessment report. The report includes the CEAA's conclusions and recommendations on the potential environmental effects of the project, the proposed mitigation measures, the significance of any remaining adverse environmental effects and the follow-up program.

As the Brucejack project advances to mine construction, Pretium will address the conditions which include mitigation measures and follow-up requirements which must be fulfilled throughout the life of the project.

Documentation related to the CEAA review process for the Brucejack project, including the decision statement and environmental assessment report, can be accessed from the Canadian Environmental Assessment registry website.

We seek Safe Harbor.