Ottawa (May 25, 2010) – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield") (TSX-V: NRN) is pleased to provide an update on exploration on its Wabassi property in northern Ontario. On May 4, 2010 Northern Shield and its partner, Discovery Harbour Resources Corp., (“Discovery Harbour”) announced the intersection of significant widths of zinc- silver mineralization during the initial phase (7 drill-holes) of drilling. The drill program, which was expanded from 10 holes/2300 meters to 13 holes/3100 meters, has now concluded and assays from the remaining 6 holes are expected within four weeks.