Northern Shield Identifies High Quality VTEM Targets at Séquoi

Ottawa, Ontario (August 8, 2016) - Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") [TSX-V: NRN] is very pleased to announce the results of the interpretation and modeling of the VTEM survey from the Séquoi Property in the Labrador Trough of Quebec. Séquoi is owned 100% by Northern Shield and is being explored for Noril’sk style Ni-Cu-PGE massive sulphides.