Press Release Source: White Pine Resources Inc. On Tuesday January 11, 2011, 10:41 am

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 11, 2011) - White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WPR - News) 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.