Thor Announces New Private Placement and Acquisition of Ouere Permit in Burkina Faso

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired - April 30, 2013) - Thor Explorations Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:THX) ("Thor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a proposed non-brokered private placement.

Under the terms of the private placement, the Company proposes to issue up to 10,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") at a price of $0.16 per Common Share for gross proceeds of up to $1,600,000. The Company intends to pay $28,480 as finders' fees to third party finders.

The private placement is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities being issued pursuant to the Private Placement will be subject to a four month hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities law.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the private placement for exploration activities and working capital purposes.

Thor Explorations Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Senegal and Burkina Faso. Thor holds a 70% interest in the Douta Gold Project located in southeastern Senegal. The Douta Gold Project lies within the Kéniéba Inlier which hosts significant gold resources and has attracted major international mining companies. Thor also holds an 85% interest in the Bongui and Legue gold permits located in Houndé greenstone belt, south west Burkina Faso. Thor trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "THX".


THOR EXPLORATIONS LTD.

Segun Lawson
President & CEO



This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities. The securities to be offered in the offering have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit or account of, a U.S. person, except pursuant to an available exemption from such registration requirements.


Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the use of the proceeds of the private placement. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Shares Outstanding: 81,394,530

Neither 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.



Contact

Thor Explorations Ltd.
778-373-0102
604-639-4670 (FAX)
info@thorexpl.com