VAL D'OR, QUEBEC - March 11, 2009 - Northern Star Mining Corporation (TSX VENTURE:NSM; Northern Star Mining or the "Company") is pleased to announce further drill hole results from its wholly owned Malartic-Midway gold project located 16km west of Val-d'Or, Quebec. Val-d'Or is a world renowned gold mining district.

Results from surface drill hole targeting lower grade mineralization of the Osisko and Goldex types returned the following:

The drill results continue to develop the gold potential of the Malartic-Midway project, as well as discover gold mineralized zones.

The Company is also scheduled to start its 2009 surface exploration program by mid-March. Drill target areas include the South Porphyry (Osisko boundary area), Midway mine sector, Blake River, Briar Depth and South Briar extensions, and L-Zone.

Eugene Gauthier, Geol, Ing (OIQ), acts as the qualified person of the Company and has reviewed the contents of the news release. The diamond drilling and exploration programs are being carried out under the direct supervision of Eugene Gauthier, Ing (OIQ). The Company is maintaining strict standards for QA (quality assurance) and QC (quality control), by keeping under lock all drill cores, rejects and pulps for further testing. Samples were sent to ALS Chemex and Techni-Lab labs in Val d'Or, Quebec.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jonathan Awde, Vice-president, Corporate Finance

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Contact:

Jonathan Awde
Northern Star Mining Corporation
Vice-president, Corporate Finance
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