Kivalliq Reports Highly Radioactive Intervals in Final Holes Drilled at Lac Cinquante

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Oct 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
Kivalliq Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE: KIV) (the "Corporation" or
"Kivalliq") today announced that highly radioactive intervals were
intersected in five of the last seven drill holes targeting the historic
Lac Cinquante Uranium Deposit on the Angilak Project located in Nunavut,
Canada. As reported on September 23, Kivalliq completed 1,745 metres of
drilling in 16 holes over the course of the 2009 program.

"The 2009 drilling, the first program in over 25 years, has successfully
confirmed the widths and extent of uranium mineralization at Lac
Cinquante," stated John Robins, President & CEO. "We are eager to receive
the final data and assays from this program, which will help guide the
second phase of drilling meant to expand this high grade uranium deposit
in 2010."

Key Point Summary

- Five of the last seven drill holes intersected highly radioactive
intervals with anomalous readings between 9,100 and 35,000 cps in core,
bringing the total number of holes intersecting significant radiation to
12.

- Radioactive intervals were intersected in zones 0.4 to 4.3 metres in
width, consistent with mineralized intervals reported for the historic
Lac Cinquante deposit.

- During the 2009 program, 14 holes drilled from seven sites confirmed
radioactive mineralization along 900 metres of strike length to a depth
of 125 metres at Lac Cinquante.

- Click here for maps and sections to the 2009 drill program
http://kivalliqenergy.com/projects/index.php?&content_id=32

This first phase of drilling was designed to test electromagnetic
conductors and confirm dimensions reported for the historic Lac Cinquante
uranium deposit. Lac Cinquante was previously described as a vein-type
uranium deposit occurring within a one metre wide near vertical
alteration zone, over a strike length of one kilometre and to a depth of
250 metres. The historic uranium resource was reported to contain 20.4
million pounds of uranium oxide with grades in excess of 1% U3O8 (not
National Instrument 43-101 compliant).(i)

During the 2009 program, radioactive intervals in drill core were
measured in counts per second (cps) using a hand-held Radiation Solutions
Inc. RS-121 Gamma-Ray Scintillometer and RS-230 Gamma-Ray Spectrometer.
Anomalous readings in radioactive zones ranged from 300 to 47,000 cps in
all holes drilled, compared with a background of 200 to 250 cps in
adjacent rocks. The Corporation cautions that scintillometer readings and
down-hole core intervals reported herein cannot be used to determine the
uranium grade or true thickness of intervals reported. They are only
presented here to indicate zones of radioactive mineralization
encountered while drilling, and are used to guide the current drill
program until actual chemical assays are received.

Mineralized zones in all holes were up to 4.3 metres wide and associated
with a hematite-carbonate-chlorite-graphite altered tuff unit containing
pitchblende veins and sulphides. Select scintillometer readings above
background are presented in the tables below and are best reviewed with
the accompanying drill plan map and drill sections.

All holes were drilled bearing north 26 degrees east. Drill holes
09-LC-008 and 09-LC-009 were drilled from the fourth set-up of the
program, at inclinations of minus 55 and 64 degrees respectively. Hole
09-LC-008 intersected a one metre wide, moderately radioactive zone at
126.6 metres, with a peak of 2,000 cps. Drill hole 09-LC-009 intersected
the same alteration zone at 120 metres, but with no elevated counts.

DDH 09-LC-008

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

126.6 127.6 1.0 300 - 2,000

Drill holes 09-LC-010 and 09-LC-011 were drilled from a fifth set-up
at inclinations of minus 70 and 45 degrees respectively. Elevated
radioactivity in 09-LC-010 was measured in two intervals occurring within
a 4.3 metre alteration zone starting at 59.2 metres. Readings ranged from
background to a high of 14,000 cps. The hole ended in gabbro at 71.0
metres. Hole 09-LC-011 was abandoned due to poor drilling conditions.

DDH 09-LC-010

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

59.2 59.6 0.4 380 - 2,000

59.6 60.7 0.6 1,000 - 14,000

60.7 62.4 1.7 220 - 340

62.4 62.9 0.5 1,000 - 11,000

62.9 63.5 0.6 250 - 2,000

Holes 09-LC-012 and 09-LC-013 were drilled from the sixth and western
most set-up at inclinations of minus 60 and 45 degrees respectively.
Elevated radioactivity in 09-LC-012 was measured over 1.8 metres from
92.3 to 94.1 metres, with readings ranging from 650 to 35,000 cps. Drill
hole 09-LC-013 intersected a 0.4 metre radioactive zone at 75.9 metres
with a peak of 16,000 cps. The holes ended in basalt and gabbro at 110
metres and 92 metres respectively.

DDH 09-LC-012

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

92.3 92.6 0.3 650 - 35,000

92.6 93.3 0.7 900 - 10,000

93.3 94.1 0.8 5,000 - 18,000

DDH 09-LC-013

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

75.9 76.3 0.4 16,000

Holes 09-LC-014 and 09-LC-015 were drilled from the seventh and
eastern most set-up at inclinations of minus 60 and 45 degrees
respectively. Drill hole 09-LC-014 intersected a 4.3 metre wide zone
between 57.1 and 61.4 metres containing elevated readings from background
to 9,100 cps. Sporadic radioactivity up to 5,200 cps was also noted in
small fractures associated with felsic dykes encountered throughout much
of the hole. Elevated radioactivity in 09-LC-015 was measured over a 1.0
metre wide zone at 49.8 metres, with readings up to 18,000 cps. Both
holes ended in basalt at 80 metres and 62 metres respectively.

DDH 09-LC-014

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

57.1 57.5 0.4 340 - 600

57.5 57.9 0.4 3,300 - 9,100

57.9 58.3 0.4 300 - 4,700

58.3 60.2 1.9 250 - 700

60.2 60.9 0.7 1,500 - 9,000

60.9 61.4 0.5 340 - 1,500

DDH 09-LC-015

From (m) To (m) Interval (m) CPS (range)

49.8 50.2 0.4 350 - 4,800

50.2 50.5 0.3 8.900 - 18,000

50.5 50.8 0.3 1,500 - 3,100

Exploration drill hole 09-775-001 tested a geophysical target located
4.5 kilometres east of Lac Cinquante. The hole was drilled bearing north
30 degrees east, at minus 45 degrees, and at 115.4 metres, intersected a
3.9 metre wide chloritic shear zone at a basalt - gabbro contact. No
anomalous radiation was measured in the hole, which ended at 194 metres.

In addition to new holes drilled in 2009, core from 23 historic holes was
re-logged to provide control during drilling. Core from some of these
holes was also submitted for assay.

Split drill core samples from mineralized intervals have been submitted
to the Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC) for
analysis. SRC operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (CAN-P-4E),
General Requirements for the Competence of Mineral Testing and
Calibration laboratories and is accredited by the Standards Council of
Canada. Chemical assay results from this drill program will be reported
by Kivalliq upon receipt.

QA/QC

Disclosure of a technical nature contained in this release has been
reviewed and approved by Jeff Ward, P.Geo (Vice President Exploration of
Kivalliq) and Rob Carpenter, Ph.D., P.Geo (Chairman of Kivalliq) who are
Qualified Persons for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101.

About Kivalliq Energy Corporation

Kivalliq Energy Corporation is a new uranium exploration and development
company, and the first company in Canada to sign a comprehensive
agreement with the Inuit of Nunavut to explore for uranium on Inuit Owned
Lands in Nunavut.

This landmark partnership with the Inuit gives Kivalliq a unique
opportunity to explore and develop the Lac Cinquante Deposit, northern
Canada's highest grade uranium deposit. Reported to contain 20.4 million
pounds of uranium oxide with grades in excess of 1% U3O8 (not National
Instrument 43-101 compliant), the historic Lac Cinquante uranium deposit
and over 160 other uranium occurrences on the property comprise
Kivalliq's core asset, the 270,000 acre Angilak Project.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

John Robins, P.Geo, President and CEO

Kivalliq Energy Corporation

Kivalliq Energy Corporation is a member of the Discovery Group of
companies, for more information on the group visit www.discoveryexp.com.

(i) The quoted disclosure for the Lac Cinquante Uranium Deposit was
prepared by Aberford Resources Ltd, Abermin Corporation and referenced by
subsequent sources. It is a historical estimate as defined in National
Instrument 43-101, but should not be relied upon since it does not comply
with standards of disclosure required for reserves and resources stated
therein. However, it is relevant because: it is indicative of a
mineralized zone worthy of follow-up exploration as it is based on
drilling and surface exploration carried out by what is believed to be
knowledgeable explorers in accordance with acceptable industry practices
at the time of the estimate. A Qualified Person has not classified
historical estimates as current mineral resources/reserves, and Kivalliq
is not treating them as current mineral resources/reserves since work to
date has not verified the historical estimates. Kivalliq has not done any
work to confirm these estimates but will be planning exploration programs
aimed at evaluating the economic potential of the deposit and environs.
It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the deposit being
delineated as a mineral resource. Certain disclosures in this release,
including management's assessment of plans and projects and intentions
with respect to listings of securities, use of proceeds and future
exploration programs, constitute forward-looking statements that are
subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to
Kivalliq's operations as a mineral exploration company that may cause
future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in
such forward-looking statements, including risks as to the completion of
the plans and projects. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on forward-looking statements. Kivalliq 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.

Neither
the 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.

Contacts:
Kivalliq Energy Corporation
Tony Reda
Investor Relations
Toll Free: 1.888.331.2269 or Direct: 604.646.4534
info@kivalliqenergy.com
www.kivalliqenergy.com

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