Northern Iron Completes 14 Drill Holes on Karas Property, Red Lake, Ontario

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Northern Iron Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NFE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the
completion of 14 exploration drill holes (approximately 5000 metres) of the
planned 30 drill holes (10,000 metres) for the 2011 season.


The drill core has been cut and submitted to SGS Minerals Services, Red Lake and
the analytical results are pending for release shortly.


"We are extremely pleased with our progress on the Karas property for this
season and by all accounts our objectives for this exploration season will be
met. What I really like about working in this area is that all the Northern Iron
properties are road accessible from Ear Falls," said Basil Botha, President and
CEO.


The Karas Property is comprised of 15 contiguous claims covering approximately
3,200 hectares. The property is situated approximately 20 km northeast of Ear
Falls by an all weather gravel road.


The geological information in the news release has been verified by Raul
Sanabria, P.Geo., who is the Qualified Person for Northern Iron Corp. under NI
43-101.


About Northern Iron Corp.

The Company is a mineral resource company engaged in the exploration of high
quality iron ore in the Red Lake mining division, district of Kenora, Ontario,
Canada. The Company holds 100% interest in minerals claims covering
approximately 14,672 hectares, comprised of the El Sol Property, the Griffith
Property, the Karas Property, the Papaonga Property and the Whitemud-Slate
Property.


Cautionary Statement

The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the
future performance of the Company. Forward-looking statements, specifically
those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company's plans
and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are
detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with
the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators. The Company does not assume
any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.