Northern Sphere Mining Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Haywood to the Board of Directors and he will serve as the lead independent director. Mr. Haywood's career has spanned over 25 years in the mining industry and he holds degrees in Mining Engineering and Law. He has held executive operational positions with a number of public and private Canadian corporations including Cline Mining, Calvista Gold, and XDM Resources. He has managed mining projects in USA, Africa, South America, Australia, and Canada. Mr. Haywood has also held senior mining positions with Anglo Gold Ashanti, Goldfields, Ivanhoe, BHP and Placer Pacific at various mining operations around the world including Chief Mining Engineer and Mine Manager at both underground and open pit mines. Mr. Haywood's immediate attention will be focused on a complete review of the properties. He has already been working with the Company for the past several months. He has reviewed significant Company data, has visited the Arizona property and has become familiar with NSM's opportunities. NSM believes that now is an ideal time for him to join the team and assist the Company as it grows.