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Drilling Begins at Tin Cup, Secret Pass

Exploration Programs

Drilling Begins at Tin Cup

Vancouver, British Columbia . November 12, 2021, Northern Lights Resources

Corp. (“Northern Lights” or the “Company”) (CSE: NLR, OTC: NLRCF) is pleased to

announce that it has commenced core drilling at the Tin Cup prospect at the Secret Pass

Gold Project in Arizona.

Godbe Drilling have been appointed as the drilling contractor. Drilling on the first hole

(TC21-02) at Tin Cup began on Wednesday, November 11.

CEO, Jason Bahnsen, commented “After several months of delay, we are excited to

begin drilling at the Tin Cup prospect. Tin Cup was an operating gold mine in the early

1900s with a reported average production grade of over 1/2 ounce of gold per ton. Historic

RC drilling at Tin Cup in the 1980s intersected steeply angled veins with grades up to 40

grams per tonne gold. Our initial drilling at Tin Cup will focus on confirming the high-grade

gold mineralization identified by the historic RC drilling.”

Seven exploration drill holes have been approved at the Tin Cup Prospect (total 1,350

metres planned), see Table 1. Initially, 4 drill holes out of the permitted holes will be drilled

(TC21-02, TC21-03, TC21-04, TC21-06), targeting the confirmation of historic high-grade

mineralization that was identified by historic reverse circulation (RC) drilling in the 1980s

(see Table 2).

Table 1 – Planned Drill Holes at Tin Cup Prospect

Hole No. Location Azimuth (o) Dip (o) Length (m)

TC21-02 Tin Cup 220 -45 175

TC21-03 Tin Cup 220 -55 225

TC21-04 Tin Cup 310 -50 250

TC21-05 Tin Cup 220 -65 400

TC21-06 Tin Cup 040 -60 100

TC21-07 Tin Cup 180 -45 100

TC21-08 Tin Cup 100

Total 1,350

The Tin Cup drilling is being led by Mr. Lee Beasley, who has recently joined the Northern

Lights team as Project Geologist. Lee is an experienced exploration geologist with over

10 years of field experience working on precious, base metal and lithium exploration

projects throughout North America. Lee is a Certified Professional Geologist and holds a

Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in geology from Auburn University in Alabama,

USA.

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Tin Cup Zone

Records show that there was a historic small -scale open pit and underground mine

located at Tin Cup. The mine reportedly produced several hundred tons of mineralized

material grading 15 g/t to 31 g/t of gold. Historic workings, from approximately 1918 to the

early 1930s, included an open pit and an inclined shaft to a depth of 21 metres (70 ft) with

minor underground level workings.

During the period from 1984 to 1991, a total of 145 drill holes (predominately reverse

circulation drilling) were drilled at Tin Cup with many holes intersecting high-grade gold

mineralization. The historic drilling had an average depth of approximately 95 metres and

a maximum depth of 180 metres.

The Tin Cup Gold Zone is localized along the steeply northeast -dipping Frisco Mine

Fault. The gold mineralization is hosted by Tertiary andesite and associated with the

margins of rhyolite dykes that occur as lenses within the Frisco Mine Fault. A few of the

deepest historic drill holes intersect ed gold mineralization in the Proterozoic basement

granite.

The mineralized zone at Tin Cup has a strike length of approximately 245 metres to drill

indicated depth of 180 metres and is open along strike an d depth. High er grade

mineralization (greater than 10 g/t Au ), is localized in narrow sub -vertical structures

developed within broader zones of lower grade mineralization ranging up to 86 metres in

width. The mineralization plunges to the northwest at 50 degrees. Surface oxidation is

variable extending to a maximum depth of up to 120 metres based on historical drilling.

Selected historic intersections are summarized in Table 2.

Table 2 - Selected Historic Drill Results at Tin Cup Zone

Hole No. Year Type Depth (m) Interval (m) Width (m) Au g/t

TC-01 1984 RC 52 22.9-30.5 7.6 7.6

21.2-51.5 30.3 2.9

TC-10 1985 RC 176 89.9-121.9 32 13.6

including 1.5 40.4

including 12.2 20.8

TC-15 1985 RC 146 111.2-115.8 4.6 13.1

TC-30 1986 RC 150 63.3-150 86.7 4.1

including 9.1 17.7

TC-32 1986 RC 90 18.8-69.7 50.9 2.7

TC-11 1987 RC 90.9 46.9-90.9 44 2.8

TC-14 1986 RC 121 90.9-121.9 31 5.8

Note: These results are historical in nature and a Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to verify

these previous drilling results. Previously released on October 28, 2020.

See Figure 1 that shows the location of the Tin Cup prospect in the Secret Pass claim

package. Figure 2 shows a schematic model cross section of Tin Cup with the proposed

drill hole locations.

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Figure 1 –Secret Pass Project Drill Hole Locations

Secret Pass Gold Project (100% NLR)

Total 1,128 Hectares

119 BLM Mineral Claims + Arizona State Exploration Permit

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Figure 2 – Tin Cup Prospect Cross-Section Model

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The scientific and technical data contained in this news release was reviewed and

approved by Gary Artmont (Fellow Member AUSIMM #312718), Head of Geology and

qualified person to Northern Lights Resources, who is responsible for ensuring that the

geologic information provided in this news release is accurate and who acts as a “qualified

person” under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

For further information, please contact:

Albert Timcke, Executive Chairman and President

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +1 604 608 6163

Jason Bahnsen, Chief Executive Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +1 604 608 6163

Shawn Balaghi, Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +1 604 773 0242

About Northern Lights Resources Corp.

Northern Lights Resources Corp is a growth -oriented exploration and development

company that is advancing two projects: The 100% owned, Secret Pass Gold Project

located in Arizona; and the Medicine Springs silver -zinc-lead Project located in Elko

County Nevada where Northern Lights, in joint venture with Reyna Silver are earning

100% ownership. Northern Lights Resources is a member of the Arizona Mining

Association.

Northern Lights Resources trades under the ticker of “NLR” on the CSE. This and other

Northern Lights Resources news releases can be viewed at www.sedar.com and

www.northernlightsresources.com.

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includes certain “forward -looking statements” un der applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward -

looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the terms and conditions of

the proposed private placement; use of funds; the business and operations of the Company af ter the

proposed closing of the Offering. Forward -looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of

estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks,

uncertainties, and other factors which may cau se the actual results and future events to differ materially

from those expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements. Such factors include, but are not

limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; dela y or failure to

receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals; and the uncertainties surrounding the mineral

exploration industry. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual

results and future events could dif fer materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,

readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. The Company disclaims any

intention or obligation to update or revise any forward -looking statements, whether as a result of new

information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.