White Pine Resources Inc. Announces Board Appointment

   White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: WPR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Tait to its Board of Directors.

Michael Tait is Head of Canadian Equity Sales at UBS Securities Canada Inc. and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto. Before joining UBS in 2009 Mr. Tait was a partner at Genuity Capital Markets and has over 15 years of investment management experience, primarily in the mining industry.

"We are very pleased to have Michael join our Board," said John Tait, CEO of White Pine. "Michael's extensive experience in the mining industry will add exceptional value to our team."

White Pine also announces that Victor Vallance has resigned his position as Director in order to make room on the Board for Mr. Tait. White Pine extends its appreciation to Mr. Vallance for all of his valued service to the corporation.

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 [phone]