John S. Brock, President and CEO of Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of C. Douglas Proctor, CA, to the Board of Directors. Mr. Proctor, a Vancouver-based Chartered Accountant with an independent practice, has a strong background of audit and tax experience in the natural resources sector. Mr. Proctor has maintained a working relationship with many of the members of the Company's management team for much of the last 20 years. In his capacity as an independent director of the Company, he will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.


PACIFIC RIDGE EXPLORATION LTD.

Per:

"John S. Brock"

John S. Brock
President and Chief Executive Officer

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

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