White Pine Announces Appointment of John G. Tait as Officer and Director

White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WPR) ("White Pine" or the "Company")
announces the appointment of Mr. John G. Tait as its new President and Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Tait has also joined White Pine's Board of Directors. Mr.
Robert D. Cudney has resigned as the President and Chief Executive Officer and
has assumed the position of non-executive Chairman of White Pine. The
appointment of Mr. Tait remains subject to the receipt of all applicable
regulatory approvals.


About White Pine Resources Inc. 

White Pine is a Canadian based mineral exploration company primarily focused on
the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits in Canada. 


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RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.


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
White Pine, including, but not limited to the impact of general economic
conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, risks
associated with the uncertainty of exploration results, currency fluctuations,
dependence upon regulatory approvals, 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.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
White Pine Resources Inc.
John G. Tait
President and CEO
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