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Starfield Resources Appoints Vice President of Exploration

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     TORONTO, April 10, 2008 /CNW/ - Starfield Resources Inc. (TSX: SRU /
OTCBB: SRFDF) today announced the appointment of Raymond Irwin, P.Geo., as
Vice President of Exploration. In this role, Mr. Irwin will be responsible for
all of Starfield's exploration activities.
     Mr. Irwin has over 35 years of experience in exploration, mine
development and mining operations. In previous employment with international
exploration and mining companies, he held senior positions from Chief
Geologist to Vice President of Exploration. Most recently, Mr. Irwin was with
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
     "I am extremely pleased to have Ray join as a key member of the executive
management team," said Andr� Douchane, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"His vast knowledge and experience in base and precious metals exploration
will be a great asset to our team. We look forward to his direction of this
year's aggressive drilling and exploration program."
     About Starfield
     Starfield Resources Inc. is an advanced exploration and emerging early
stage development company focused on its Ferguson Lake
Nickel-Copper-Platinum-palladium-Cobalt property in Nunavut, Canada. The
property is emerging as Nunavut's largest ongoing base and precious metal
project. Starfield has developed a novel, environmentally friendly and
energy-efficient hydrometallurgical flowsheet to recover metals from massive
sulphides at Ferguson Lake.
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For further information: Andr� J. Douchane, President and CEO, (416) 860-0400
ext. 222, adouchane@starfieldres.com; Greg Van Staveren, Chief Financial
Officer, (416) 860-0400 ext. 223, gvanstaveren@starfieldres.com; Connie
Anderson, Investor Relations, (416) 860-0400 ext. 228,
canderson@starfieldres.com