North American Gem Inc. Becomes a Member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jan 08, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) --

North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX VENTURE: NAG) has become a member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (KCC). It is the goal of KCC to represent NAG's interest at the State level, and to keep the business community healthy, productive and profitable. NAG intends to continue on with its current business model to develop additional mines in the State of Kentucky.

"Joining the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is an important step for North American Gem Inc. It will give the Company a stronger voice in state policy issues that affect mining and the community in general," stated Charles Desjardins, President. "It is also important for the company to be a good corporate citizen as we expect North American Gem Inc. to be operating mines in Kentucky for a long time to come."

Mr. Dean Schafer is acting as operations manager of all the Company's Kentucky coal leases and is currently implementing an overall mine plan.

North American Gem Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NAG) is a Junior Exploration Company based in Western Canada. The Company's primary goal is to explore for Coal in North America, currently the focus is in Kentucky, Saskatchewan, and West Virginia. In addition to Coal exploration, the Company also has interests in Uranium, Copper, Gold, Molybdenum and other base metals in Canada.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

NORTH AMERICAN GEM INC.

Charles Desjardins, President and Director