Mr. Marc Levy reports

NORSEMONT ISSUES STOCK OPTIONS

Norsemont Mining Inc., pursuant to its stock option plan, has granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the company to purchase 1.56 million shares in the capital stock of the company. The options are exercisable at a price of 60 cents per share expiring five years from the date of grant, and vest over a period of two years.

About Norsemont Mining Inc.

Norsemont is a team of experienced natural resource professionals focused on growing shareholder value and fast-tracking its flagship project through to bankable feasibility. Norsemont owns a 100-per-cent interest in the Choquelimpie gold-silver project in northern Chile, a previously permitted gold and silver mine. Choquelimpie has over 1,700 drill holes, with significant existing infrastructure.