White Pine Grants Options

   White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: WPR) ("White Pine" or the "Company") announces it has granted an aggregate of 515,000 options to directors of the Company. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one WPR common share at an exercise price of $0.60 until April 26, 2016.

About White Pine Resources Inc.

White Pine 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, and dependence upon regulatory approvals. 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.

Shares Outstanding: 28,832,659

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Contacts: White Pine Resources Inc. Robert Cudney President and CEO [phone] [phone] (FAX) [e-mail]