ISS Recommends Typhoon Shareholders Support Management Board Nominees

LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 18, 2012) - Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders of Typhoon Exploration Inc. - (TSX VENTURE:TYP) vote in favour of the management slate of board nominees at the upcoming annual general meeting.

For more information and assistance in voting their BLUE proxy in favour of the management nominees, shareholders should contact Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc. at 1-866-581-1487 or by email at contactus@kingsdaleshareholder.com. The proxy cut-off time is 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on August 3, 2012.

ABOUT TYPHOON EXPLORATION INC.

Typhoon is a Canadian mineral exploration company established in 2003, with a diversified portfolio of properties located in the Abitibi geological sub-province. To increase the value of its assets, the company's strategy is to use modern technology for exploration with a commitment to minimize its impact on the environment. It intends to continue its mission of exploration and development independently or in partnership.

For more information, visit SEDAR's website at www.sedar.com or the company's website at www.typhoonexploration.com

The common shares of Typhoon Exploration Inc. are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TYP".

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. This forward-looking information is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Typhoon. Actual results or achievements may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Typhoon will derive therefrom. Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of Typhoon at the time the information is released and Typhoon does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.