VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 21, 2009) - North American Tungsten Corporation Ltd. (the "Company" or "NATCL") (TSX VENTURE:NTC) announces that Mr. Britt Reid, COO and Director, has tendered his resignation both as an officer and director of the Company for personal reasons. The resignation will be effective as of October 31, 2009.

The Company would like to thank Mr. Reid for his past effort and contribution to the MacTung development and the CanTung operation.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephen M. Leahy, Chairman & CEO