Network Exploration Limited appoints new Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, May 1, 2013 - Network Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX.V: NET) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Darren Urquhart as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Urquhart is a Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years of experience working in both public practice and industry. Mr. Urquhart is presently engaged in public practice accounting offering CFO and accounting services to TSX Venture Exchange listed exploration companies in the Vancouver area. Mr. Urquhart began his career working as an audit accountant with Grant Thornton LLP, then later worked as a senior tax accountant with Lohn Caulder Chartered Accountants and more recently served as a consultant to an international private equity company. Mr. Urquhart obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2001 and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. In 1995, Mr. Urquhart obtained his B.A.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) from the University of British Columbia.

Darren Urquhart replaces Moises Uribe who has resigned as CFO. The Company wishes to thank him for his service and wishes him great success in his future endeavors.


About Network Exploration

Network Exploration Ltd. is a mineral exploration company committed to building shareholder value through the acquisition of base and precious metal properties in North and South America.


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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Alexander Helmel"
President



THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT YET REVIEWED AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. This news release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with the British Columbia Securities Commission and the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.



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