QAMANITTUAQ/BAKER LAKE - North Country Gold Corporation plans to put $25 million into exploring its Three Bluffs gold project located 300 km northeast of Baker Lake.

North Country plans to begin in early March with mobilization of crews to establish a seasonal airstrip to get equipment and fuel into the site during April and May.

Drilling is expected to commence during April with a single reverse circulation drill, which will explore in advance of five diamond drill rigs in mid-May. Drilling with all six rigs is expected to continue on the project through the summer. North Country also plans on significant infrastructure improvements for the project during 2011, which are expected to improve overall drilling productivity while decreasing the exploration costs associated with drilling in remote environments.

"The 2011 exploration season will be pivotal for North Country Gold," said John Williamson, president and CEO of North Country Gold Corp in a press release. "Based on the outstanding success of our 2010 program North Country Gold is poised for the most aggressive exploration season on the project to date."

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