Vancouver, BC, October 3, 2013. Further to its news release of September 11, 2013, Newport Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: NWX) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Chu Chua massive sulphide deposit located near Barriere, British Columbia from Reva Resources Corp. ("Reva") (TSXV: RVA). In consideration the Company has paid Reva $1,500,000 and issued 5,436,000 common shares of the Company. The shares are subject to a four month hold period expiring February 4, 2014.

In connection with the transaction, the Company filed a new technical report on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) dated September 25, 2013 entitled "Technical Report on the Chu Chua Property, British Columbia, Canada" as prepared by Apex Geosciences Ltd.

For further information respecting Newport, please contact:

Barbara Dunfield
604-685-6851
info@newport-exploration.com

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