Inspiration Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer James Davis and Appoints Peter Anderson as Successor

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 21, 2011) - Inspiration Mining Corporation ("Inspiration" or the "Corporation") (TSX:ISM)(FRANKFURT:OI8) today announced that James Davis, its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is retiring from the company. Mr. Davis has been with Inspiration for the last 10 years as CFO and has been a key contributor to Inspiration's strong financial positioning. Inspiration is pleased to report that Mr. Davis will be succeeded by Peter Anderson as its new Chief Financial Officer. The Corporation has entered into an agreement with Mr. Davis which will allow for his services to be available to Inspiration as needed.

"I will miss Inspiration a great deal, but it is time to now move on to a new chapter in my life that will allow me the freedom to focus on both family and physical well being," Davis said.

"I want to personally thank Jim for his terrific contributions over the last 10 years to Inspiration and wish both Jim and his wife Carol, much happiness in their upcoming retirement," said Randy Miller, CEO, Inspiration Mining.

As part of the ongoing transition, Mr. Anderson has been working closely with the company and Mr. Davis over the last two months to ensure a seamless transition into the new role as CFO.

Mr. Anderson brings to the Corporation a strong background in finance and accounting and has extensive experience in both public and private companies. Peter Anderson is a Certified General Accountant ("CGA") having attained his designation in 1990. Mr. Anderson was formerly the Vice President Finance of Stratacon Inc. During his tenure at Stratacon Inc., the company developed into the largest sub metering company in Canada and he was instrumental in facilitating the sale of Stratacon Inc. to EnerCare Inc. (formerly the Consumers Waterheater Income Fund). Prior to joining Stratacon Inc., Peter Anderson was the Chief Financial Officer of Gas Recovery Systems LLC, a major U.S. based landfill gas to energy company. At the time, Gas Recovery Systems LLC was wholly owned by the Clean Power Income Fund.

"I am very excited and pleased to be working with the team at Inspiration. The Corporation has some great assets and I look forward to being able to contribute to the ongoing development of the business" said Peter Anderson, Chief Financial Officer.

"The Board of Inspiration would also like to congratulate Peter on his appointment as CFO. We are confident that Peter will take over from where Jim has left off and are certain that the company will be well served financially under Peter's guidance," said Ian Stewart, President, Inspiration Mining.

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