VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 28, 2012) - Stratton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SI) ("Stratton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Erick Bertsch to the position of Vice President of Corporate Development.

Mr. Bertsch brings more than 17 years experience in the mining industry to Stratton. He began his mining career working in the field in exploration before transitioning to investor relations. Over the past 10 years he has acted in various investor relations roles for a number of junior exploration and development companies. Prior to joining Stratton, he held the role of Vice President, Corporate Development for Great Panther Silver, a primary silver production and development company.

Stratton's President and CEO, Greg McCunn commented: "Erick joins the Stratton team at an important juncture as the Company prepares to release the balance of results from our initial 10,000 metre diamond drill hole program at MAC. These drill results will form the basis for an initial NI 43-101 resource estimate and Erick's contacts and experience will be extremely valuable in expanding Stratton's market presence and building our shareholder base."

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Greg McCunn, President & CEO

About Stratton Resources

Stratton Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of porphyry molybdenum-copper deposits in British Columbia and Arizona. Stratton's goal is to build a quality asset portfolio consisting of base metal properties at various stages of development. With an experienced management team, that has a proven track record of successful discovery and development of mineral deposits. Stratton is positioned to rapidly build shareholder value.

For more information please visit our website at [ www.strattonresources.com ].

Disclosure Notes

The above release contains forward-looking information, which in Stratton's view is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates. There can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate and are subject to may factors beyond the control of Stratton including third party consents, regulatory approvals the state of capital markets and the appetite for higher risk junior resource companies. For further details about Stratton and the risks it faces see its public filings at [ www.sedar.com ].

The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

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