OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

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                                                                   Exhibit 10.48

(NORD LOGO)                                            NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION
                                           3048 N. Seven Dash Road, P.O. Box 384
                                                                Dragoon, AZ 85609
                                             (520) 586-2241 - Fax (520) 586-7020
                                                           www.nordresources.com

March 28, 2005

Mr. John Perry
6740 N Columbus
Tucson, AZ 85718

VIA EMAIL ONLY: jperry3511@aol.com

Dear John:

The Directors of Nord Resources are pleased to offer you the position of Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with all corporate financial and
compliance responsibilities. Your strong mining industry background, your
honesty, integrity and reputation have led to our decision. We are confident you
can make an important contribution to Nord Resources. This revised letter
replaces our previous offer dated March 23, 2005.

Your initial salary will be $175,000 per annum, is subject to bi-annual review
and is contingent upon Nord Resources receiving funding of at least $10 million
dollars. In lieu of a cash salary during the interim period between your
acceptance of this offer and Nord receiving its funding, Nord will issue you
20,000 common shares each month on a pro-rata basis.

Upon your written acceptance of this offer, Nord Resources will provide you with
a "signing bonus" of 500,000 common shares (restricted as per US Securit