TintinaGold Resources Inc. : President & CEO of Tintina Resources Inc. resigns

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2012

NEWS RELEASE

President & CEO of Tintina Resources Inc. resigns Vancouver, BC - January 13, 2012 - Tintina Resources Inc. ("Tintina" and/or the "Company") (TSX-V:TAU) (OTCQX:TINTF) announces that Louis Lepry, Jr. has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director of the Company effective today.

The Board of Directors has established a special committee to search for and appoint a replacement for Mr. Lepry. In addition, Mr. Chowdhry, currently the Executive Vice Chairman, has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer for the Company.
Raj Chowdhry said "We appreciate what Lou has done for the Company over the past nine
months and wish him all the best in the future."

About Tintina Resources Inc.

Tintina Resources Inc. is a growth company focused on the exploration and development of base and precious metal properties in North America. The Company's experienced Board of Directors and Management Team are dedicated on advancing the Black Butte Cu-Co-Ag property in Montana towards a production decision. The Company is also exploring an impressive portfolio of gold and base metal projects in Alaska, including the Colorado Creek gold project located in southwest Alaska in the same region as the 40 million ounce Donlin Creek project.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS "Raj Chowdhry" Executive Vice-Chairman Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Tintina Resources Inc.

(Trading Symbol: TSX-V: TAU, OTCQX: TINTF)

www.tintinaresources.com