WPR

White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: WPR) today announced that Michael Kilbourne, its President, has tendered his resignation, effective immediately for personal reasons. White Pine extends its appreciation to Mr. Kilbourne for his service to the corporation. The company wishes him well in all his future endeavours.

About White Pine Resources Inc.

White Pine Resources Inc. is a Canadian based mineral exploration Company primarily focused on the exploration and development of mineral deposits in Canada.

Forward Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of WPR, including, but not limited to the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, risks associated with the uncertainty of resource estimates, currency fluctuations, dependence upon regulatory approvals, dependence upon the execution of a definitive agreement, the availability of financing and exploration risk. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Contacts: White Pine Resources Inc. John Tait Chief Executive Officer (416) 628-5905