Ottawa, Ontario (June 30, 2017) - Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") [TSX-V: NRN] is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank Santaguida to the Board of Directors of Northern Shield, subject to TSXV approval. Dr. Santaguida has considerable experience and expertise in Ni-Cu-PGE systems including 15 years with First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Xstrata Copper and Falconbridge. Ltd. He currently serves as Vice President, Exploration of First Cobalt Corporation. Dr. Santaguida is a professional geologist and completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. at University of Waterloo and his Ph.D. at Carleton University.