Vancouver, B.C. - June 25, 2008 - Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (TSX Venture: PEX) is pleased to announce that the TSX-Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") has accepted for filing the agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Phos Property, in consideration for making staged cash payments totaling $80,000 by December 31, 2009 and staged issuances of shares totaling 1.0 million shares by December 31, 2010. The vendors retain a 2% Gross Overriding Royalty ("GORR") from potential future production, of which 1% is extinguished after $2.0 million is paid. The GORR pertains to all commodities except coal.

In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Company has paid $20,000 and issued 100,000 shares to the vendors. The Shares are subject to Exchange and Multilateral Instrument 45-102 hold periods expiring on October 26, 2008.

"John S. Brock"

John S. Brock
President

For further information, contact:

Corporate Information
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
John S. Brock
President
Tel: (604) 604.641.2759
www.pacificridgeexploration.com

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