Fortunate Sun Announces New VP Exploration

Fortunate Sun Mining Company Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FSM) (the "Company") is pleased
to announce the appointment of Mr. Kristian Whitehead P.Geo. as Fortunate Sun's
Vice President of Exploration.


Mr. Whitehead, M.Sc., P.Geo., brings approximately ten years of experience to
the company in the areas of exploration project management and geological
consulting, as well as having owned and operated a successful drilling company
for several years.


In addition to having spent a great deal of time managing projects in Canada,
his work experience has also taken him to Mexico, British Guyana, Brazil,
Holland and the United States, including Alaska.


During his time in the industry, he has had extensive experience in Quality
Assurance (QA) and Quality Care (QC), technical report writing, developing and
managing exploration proposals and programs, as well as producing budgets,
managing claims and handling permitting, environmental and First Nations
matters. He has also been involved in Safety Policy Generation as well as
managing underground drill programs.


"We are excited by the prospects of having Kristian join our team at this time
and feel his presence definitely adds a valuable asset to the company. His
extensive knowledge of the industry, his work ethic and enthusiasm for the job
at hand make him an excellent choice for the position of VP exploration for the
company," said Reg Advocaat, President of Fortunate Sun.


Mr. Whitehead's most immediate job will be to manage the upcoming diamond
drilling program at the company's Golconda project in Southwest Sonora,
scheduled to begin in the very near future.


This news release may contain forward looking statements including but not
limited to, information regarding geological interpretations, resources,
potential timing and content of exploration programs, production schedules and
projections, receipt of permits, company financings etc. Forward looking
statements refer to events and conditions which have not yet taken place and
therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated in these statements. Fortunate Sun relies on
litigation protection for forward looking statements.


On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Reg Advocaat, President and CEO