FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DRAGOON, Ariz., October 20, 2005 - Nord Resources Corporation (Other OTC:NRDS.PK - News) is pleased to announce that it has recently completed a mezzanine financing in the amount of $2.85 million with a private firm. The proceeds from the mezzanine financing will replace an existing, outstanding debt facility which would have matured and become due on October 19, 2005.

About Nord Resources Corporation:

Nord Resources is an Arizona-based natural resource company focused on the resumption of copper production at its Johnson Camp Mine. Nord Resources also holds options to acquire interests in three additional exploration stage properties in Arizona and New Mexico. The Company also owns approximately 5.1 million shares of Allied Gold Limited, an Australian company. In addition, the Company maintains an interest in the net profits of Sierra Rutile Limited, a Sierra Leone, West Africa company.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

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For information contact: Ronald Hirsch, Chairman & CEO (949) 715-6745