Thermal Fragmentation: Nippon's "Dragon" spalls its first rock in Japan

Brossard, Quebec / TheNewswire / March 5th, 2015 / Nippon Dragon Resources Inc. (the "Corporation" or "Nippon") (TSX-V Symbol: NIP), is pleased to provide an update on the surface demonstrations that took place in Japan on February 26th and 27th. In conjunction with Nippon's exclusive distributor for Japan, NDR Japan Co. Ltd ("NDR-J") a total of 3 surface demonstrations were conducted to showcase Nippon's exclusive and patented thermal fragmentation technology. In total, more than 50 industry participants attended the events. Attendees included representatives from the industrial, mining and construction sectors. Also present were representatives from the Japanese government responsible for major infrastructure projects in the country. The participants were able to witness first-hand the versatility of the thermal unit in performing tasks such as: precious metal vein extraction, pile anchoring and tunnel sinking.

"The unit performed superbly and despite the language barrier it was quite evident that all were extremely impressed not only by their facial expressions and body language but also by the extensive Q & A sessions that followed each demonstration" stated Donald Brisebois, Nippon's Vice-President of Operations and Technology.

About NDR Japan

NDR Japan Co. Ltd is a mining company comprised of a team of various Japanese construction leaders, having a strong background in contracting, civil work and mining. NDR-J is committed in marketing and implementing the Dragon in the areas of construction and mining. NDR-J is already in negotiations with several mine owners to implement the Dragon.

About Nippon Dragon Resources

Nippon is active in the exploration and the development of gold resources in Quebec. The Corporation holds a gold property with resources recognised in accordance with NI43-101, a modular treatment plant and also an exclusive license for the Thermal Fragmentation mining method for exploiting high-grade ore deposits.

The company's growth strategy is based on:

• -- The development of its gold deposit with the objective of producing revenue from its operations;

  -- Increasing the value of its mining assets by prioritizing the exploration targets; and

  -- The commercialisation and employment of its thermal fragmentation technology.

For additional information:

John Stella, Investor relations (514) 718-7976 jstella@nippondragon.com

Andre Savard, President & CEO (450) 510-4442 asavard@nippondragon.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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 future exploration drilling, exploration and production activities and events or developments that the Corporation expects, are forward looking statements. Although the Corporation believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.

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