Polar Star Signs 20,000 Metre Diamond Drill Contract with Capital Drilling

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TSX-V: PSR

TORONTO, April 6, 2010 /CNW/ - Polar Star Mining Corporation ("Polar Star" or the "Company") announced today that it has signed a contract with Capital Drilling Ltd. ("Capital Drilling") for up to 20,000 metres of diamond drilling in Chile over the next two years. The first rig is scheduled to commence drilling in the Talca Property District in May 2010, with two additional diamond rigs to follow at Montezuma in June 2010.

"The contract with Capital Drilling accelerates Polar Star's ability to execute its business plan and facilitate the planning of drill campaigns in Chile," stated Doug Willock, President and CEO. "Capital Drilling operates one of the youngest drill fleets in the industry, and is noted for building strong relationships to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of personnel, equipment and consumables to field operations. We are impressed by their high standards of quality and reliability."

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Polar Star Mining Corporation

Polar Star Mining Corporation (TSXV: PSR) is an emerging exploration company with a focus on building value in Chile through discovery and development. The company has approximately 274,000 hectares prospective for gold, copper-gold, uranium, phosphate and lithium.

About Capital Drilling Ltd.

Operating a fleet of over 50 rigs with a worldwide employee base of over 600 employees, Capital Drilling provides decades of combined operating experience and strives to deliver the highest standards in safety, performance and quality.

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.

Share Capitalization

Shares Outstanding: 83,998,526 as of April 6, 2010.

%SEDAR: 00025710E

For further information: David Speck, Vice President, Polar Star Mining Corporation, [phone], [email protected]