Toronto, Ontario -- January 21, 2016 - Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (the "Company") (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT:NB7, OTC.PK:NLPXF) announces the grant of 7,350,000 options to officers, directors, service providers and consultants. 4,350,000 of these options were granted to directors and officers of the Company, and the balance of 3,000,000 options were granted to consultants and service providers. Each option has a three year term and is exercisable at $0.05 per share. The options vest immediately.