NORTHERN ABITIBI MINING CORP. TSX VENTURE: NAI

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Dec. 28, 2005) - Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. ("Northern Abitibi") (TSX VENTURE:NAI) is pleased to announce that an 8 hole (922 meter) reverse circulation drill program has been completed at its Silver Park Property, Nevada under the supervision of Dr. Shane Ebert, P.Geo.

The drill program was designed to test for both high-grade silver/gold veins as well as lower-grade bulk tonnage disseminated precious metal targets. Based on criteria defined by geology and alteration as noted in surface mapping and sampling, the Company feels that the drill holes have successfully tested and intersected their intended targets. In addition, drill hole number 6 has intersected a new zone of blind carbonate-hosted silicification located east of the known historical workings.

Samples from the drill program have been sent to ALS Chemex in Elko Nevada for preparation and analyses. Assay results are expected in approximately four to six weeks and will be released as they become available.

Corporately, the Company has also received and accepted notice from Mr. James Devonshire of his intention to retire from the Company both as a Director and as President effective December 31, 2005. Dr. Shane Ebert, P.Geo., currently a director of the Company will replace Mr. Devonshire as President. Northern Abitibi would like to thank Mr. Devonshire for his past services and contributions to the Company and wish him well.

The Qualified Person responsible for the design and implementation of the Nevada Silver Park Field Program as well as the preparation of this news release was Dr. Shane Ebert, P.Geo. now the President of the Company.

"Jean Pierre Jutras"

Jean Pierre Jutras

Vice-President Exploration/Director

Except for the historical and present factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release, including words such as "expects", "projects", "plans", "anticipates" and similar expressions, are forward-looking information that represents management of Northern's internal projections, expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof or the economic performance of Northern. The projections, estimates and beliefs contained in such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Northern's actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, those described in Northern's filings with the Canadian securities authorities. Accordingly, holders of Northern shares and potential investors are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those predicted. Northern disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements.

The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.