Northern Empire Minerals Ltd.("Empire") announces that the Company has agreed to grant incentive stock options, subject to regulatory approval, for the purchase of a total of 842,000 shares at a price of $0.65 per share, in its capital stock to individual directors, employees and consultants. The options will be exercisable for five years on or before April 4, 2007.

On behalf of the Board,

NORTHERN EMPIRE MINERALS LTD.

"John E. Robins"                                   

John Robins, P. Geo.
President
 
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