Nordgold Reminds Shareholders of HRG of Upcoming Expiry of Offer

Amsterdam, November 21, 2012 – Nord Gold N.V. (LSE: NORD) (“Nordgold”) reminds shareholders of High River Gold Mines Ltd. (“High River”, TSX: HRG) that Nordgold’s offer to acquire the outstanding High River shares not already owned by Nordgold (the “Offer”) is open for acceptance until 12:01 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 27th. To ensure that tendered shares are received by the depositary prior to the expiry time, High River shareholders are encouraged to tender their shares to the Offer as soon as possible.