Northgate Minerals Corporation

Forward-Looking Statements

Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") provides a review and analysis of the performance of Northgate Minerals Corporation ("Northgate" or the "Corporation") over the past two years, highlighting various trends and issues. Risks that can be expected to impact future operations are also discussed. These issues and risks may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements contained in the MD&A. Where used, the words "anticipate", "expect", "intended", "forecast", "should", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Northgate expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.