Adriana Resources Inc. ("Adriana" or the "Company") - (TSX-V: ADI, WKN: A0F7EL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Petrina as the Vice President of Operations of the Company.

Mr. Petrina comes to Adriana after over 25 years in the mining industry, most recently as General Manager of Operations for Adanac Molybdenum Corporation. Mr. Petrina brings extensive experience in operational, engineering, mine development, financial modelling and acquisition analysis, and as a past technical advisor and engineering consultant for numerous mining companies around the world. Mr. Petrina has worked directly for or as a consultant for such companies as Pan American Silver Corporation, Miramar Mining, Breakwater Resources, TVX Gold, Canadian Zinc, Cross Lake Minerals and Kilborn Engineering Pacific Ltd. Mr. Petrina is a professional mining engineer registered in British Columbia and holds an MBA from the University of Athabasca.

Michael Beley, President and CEO of the Company stated, "Michael Petrina, as Vice President Operations, will play an integral role in the continued development of Adriana's strategy to acquire and develop iron ore resources in Brazil and to advance the Company's iron ore resources in Quebec. Michael brings the background in project acquisition analysis, operational experience and the drive and passion for success that will assist Adriana to become a key player in the iron ore industry."

About Adriana Resources Inc.

Adriana's goal is to become a fully integrated iron ore producer through continued development of its iron ore port facility in Brazil, through acquisition of iron ore mineral resources in Brazil, and the advancement of the Lac Otelnuk Iron Project in Quebec, Canada.

For more information, contact Robert Ferguson or Ali Sinawi at (604) 629-0250 or toll free at (877) 629-0150 or visit the Company's website at www.adrianaresources.com.

ON BEHALF OF ADRIANA RESOURCES INC.

"Michael J. Beley"
President

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