FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS
RELEASE
Nord Resources Corporation
1 Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Tel: (520) 292-0266 Fax: (520) 292-0268
Nord Resources Corporation Updates Status of Johnson Camp
Mine Reactivation
December 28, 2007
TUCSON, Arizona, December 28,
2007 - Nord Resources Corporation (“Nord” or the “Company”)
(Other OTC: NRDS.PK -
News) - is pleased
to report the progress of the reactivation of the Johnson Camp Copper Mine
in Arizona. The Company’s mine operating plan calls for residual leaching
of the existing heaps and an active leach program of newly mined ore. The
mine operating plan forecasts production of 25 million pounds of copper
cathodes per annum with estimated copper cathode production of approximately
12 million pounds for calendar year 2008. Residual leaching operations commenced
in November 2007 with the addition of sulfuric acid to the existing heaps.
Leach solution copper concentration is increasing to planned levels. Cathode
production from residual leaching operations is now scheduled for January
2008 and planned copper production from new ore placed on the heaps is on
schedule to commence in August 2008.
About Nord Resources
Nord Resources Corporation is in the business of exploring for developing
and operating mineral properties. The Company’s primary asset is the
Johnson Camp Mine located approximately 60 miles east of Tucson, Arizona.
The reactivation of the Johnson Camp Mine commenced in June 2007.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking
statements”. All statements in this release, other than statements of
historical facts, that address copper processing and mining activities of
Nord are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements or information
are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual
events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements
or information, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating
to: the market price of copper; general economic, market and business conditions;
the Company's plans at its Johnson Camp property; the interpretation of drill
results and the estimation of mineral reserves; the geology, grade and continuity
of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration, development,
mining results or metal recoveries will not be consistent with the Company's
expectations; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes
or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in production and
operations; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and
the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; regulatory restrictions,
including environmental regulatory restrictions and liabilities; and the loss
of key employees. In addition, Nord’s business and operations are subject
to the risks set forth in Nord’s most recent Form 10-KSB, Form 10-QSB
and other SEC filings which are available through EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
These are among the primary risks we foresee at the present time. Nord assumes
no obligation to update the forward-looking statements.