Cogitore Resources Inc. Appoints Corporate Secretary and Grants Stock Options

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 2, 2011) -

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COGITORE Resources Inc. ("Cogitore" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:WOO) today announced that it has appointed Jo-Anne Archibald from DSA Corporate Services Inc. as Corporate Secretary and an officer of the Company. Ms. Archibald holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a BSc. (Honours) from the University of Guelph. She has an international accreditation (FCIS) from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, where she also serves on the Canadian Foundation's board.

The Company also announced that a total of 200,000 stock options were granted to Ms. Archibald and Mr. Carmelo Marrelli, Chief Financial Officer, as officers of the Company. All options are exercisable at a price of $0.24 per common share, which reflects the closing price of Cogitore shares on April 29, 2011. The options vest immediately and expire in five years. This grant of options is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Cogitore Resources

Cogitore Resources Inc. has developed a strategic focus on base metal exploration in prospective areas that also feature infrastructure favourable for mining development. Accordingly, Cogitore focuses its work in the Abitibi Belt of Quebec and Ontario, and in the Central Belt of Newfoundland.

Forward Looking Statements

The statements made in this Press Release may contain forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations and projections.

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