Blackstone Appoints New Director

Blackstone Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BLV) ("Blackstone" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Wong to the Board of Directors.



Mr. Wong has held a number of progressive senior financial management positions
with publicly listed mining and technology companies at the venture, development
and operational stages and is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Alterra
Power Corp. Mr. Wong articled with the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche
and obtained his CA designation in 1992. He is a current member of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of BC and holds a B.Comm. from the University of
British Columbia. Peter will act as Chairman of Blackstone's audit committee
replacing Tor Falck who has resigned from the Board. The Company wishes to thank
Mr. Falck for his dedication to the Company since joining the Board in 2006.


On behalf of Blackstone Ventures Inc.

Donald McInnes, Chairman

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements - This news release contains
certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the business
and anticipated financial performance of the Company. These statements are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When
relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and
should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company
does not undertake to update any forward looking statements, oral or written,
made by itself or on its behalf.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Blackstone Ventures Inc.
Investor Relations
604-687-3929
604-682-3727 (FAX)
www.blv.ca