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NEWS: Northern Explorations Announces Board Appointments

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jun 11, 2009 11:00:38 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Northern Explorations
Ltd. (NXPN) ("Northern," "Norex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the
appointment of Stephen Mohan, Alan Lomax and Darrin Holman to the Board of
Directors.

Mr. Mohan brings an extensive background in the area of business development with
a primary focus on the subject of Strategic Growth. During his tenure as Vice
President for Business Development at Frost & Sullivan, Stephen raised the bar on
industry performance, achieving record revenue and profit margins through the
development of calculated efforts that led to a notably successful 22% increase
during the very first year of program implementation. Mr. Mohan holds a degree in
communications from Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.

Mr. Lomax is a highly experienced financial consultant specializing in
organizational matters such as regulatory compliance and corporate structure. He
graduated from the University of Texas with an economics degree along with a
period of additional studies conducted abroad while living in Spain. He brings
extensive experience in the area of LBOs, MBOs and derivative actions involving
public companies. Recently, Alan spearheaded the cleanup and restructuring of
over 30 public companies in order to preserve and initiate growth in shareholder
value.

Mr. Holman has an extensive background in the development of alternative energy
projects, specializing in the wind and cogeneration sectors. He is an
accomplished project planner and manager with real world experience in the
development of large scale construction projects including megawatt class wind
farms. With his involvement, Norex is able to accurately assess the viability of
future opportunities in the alternative energy sector towards a growing
commitment to an innovative clean energy portfolio.

Company President & CEO Mark Schaftlein comments, "These appointments build
dramatically upon our existing strengths and bolster our abilities in many ways.
This new advisory level of compliance oversight ensures the Company will grow
wisely and with proper diligence. These gentlemen bring years of specialized
information and relationships with key industry individuals along with access to
insights that will assist us greatly as we grow our Clean Energy portfolio. With
these additions to the Board we have taken an outstanding step forward in our
ability to quickly realize and execute our strategic aims."

The Company is a reporting issuer providing public disclosure as required by the
securities and exchange act of 1934. Complete details of these appointments will
be filed publicly where subject to and as required by law under the regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

ABOUT NOREX ENERGY (NORTHERN EXPLORATIONS LTD.) (NXPN)

Norex Energy (Northern Explorations Ltd.) is an energy exploration Company
currently developing natural gas projects across North America. The Company has
acquired working interests in natural gas assets located in Texas as well as
projects in California and Alberta, Canada. The projects contain documented gas
reserves and associated plant, pipeline and infrastructure currently in place.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined
in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not
purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements
regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such
forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs
and results of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated
future production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any
forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among
others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum exploration and
development stage exploration companies. These forward-looking statements are
made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update
the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could
differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we
believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this
press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans,
expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult
all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors
disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the most recent
fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and other periodic reports
filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Norex Energy (Northern Explorations Ltd.)
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Mark Schaftlein
President, CEO



To find out more about Norex Energy or Northern Explorations Ltd. (NXPN), visit
our website at http://www.norexenergyinc.com.

Information:
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