Starfield Resources Announces New President and CEO and New Appointment to Board of Directors

Vancouver, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - Starfield Resources Inc.
("Starfield" or "the Company") (TSX.V: SRU and OTC BB: SRFDF) is
pleased to announce the appointment of André J. Douchane as
President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2007.

Mr. Douchane, a seasoned mining executive, has nearly 35 years
experience in the mining industry at all levels, including
development, construction, operations and corporate administration.
He received a degree in Mining Engineering from the New Mexico
Institute of Mining and Technology and is also a graduate of the
Executive Business Program at the Kellogg School of Business. Mr.
Douchane has experience in both open pit and underground mining,
acquired through his work at operations in Australia, South America
and the United States. He has held senior positions with several
leading precious and base metal producers including: North American
Palladium Ltd. (presently Chairman and formerly President and Chief
Executive Officer), Chief Consolidated Mining Co. (formerly
President and Chief Operating Officer), Franco-Nevada Mining Corp. (
formerly Vice President Operations), Battle Mountain Gold (formerly
Vice President Operations), Battle Mountain North America (formerly
President) and Round Mountain Gold Company (formerly Vice President
and General Manager).

Mr. Douchane said, "I'm happy to be joining the team and I'm
looking forward to the challenge of moving this Company forward."

Glen Indra will step down as President & CEO as of February 1,
2007 but will stay on the board as a director until the Company's
next annual general meeting to facilitate an efficient transition.
"I am delighted that Starfield has advanced to the point where it
can engage a new CEO with Mr. Douchane's experience and successful
track record. I am confident that the development of the Ferguson
Lake Project will be accelerated under his capable direction," said
Mr. Indra.

Mr. Norman Betts has been appointed to the position of Chairman of
the Board. Mr. Betts has been Starfield's Lead Independent Director
since December 2006. David R. Lewis, the company's Chief Financial
Officer has had his role expanded to include Corporate Secretary.

Mr. H. Stuart Bottomley of London, England has been appointed to
the Board of Directors. Mr. Bottomley worked initially as a
stockbroker in the City of London and became a portfolio manager in
1972. He worked with the Target Group of Unit Trusts for the first
12 years, the last 4 under the ownership of Jacob Rothschild. In
1984, he joined Fidelity International in London, working for the
ERISA group, focused on UK and European markets. Since leaving
Fidelity, Mr. Bottomley has consulted for numerous private and
public companies. He is currently a Non executive Director of
Centamin Egypt Plc., African Consolidated Resources Plc., and Verona
Pharma Plc.

About Starfield

Starfield Resources Inc. is an advanced exploration and
development company focused on its Ferguson Lake
Copper-Nickel-Cobalt-Palladium- Platinum property located in Nunavut,
Canada. The Ferguson Lake property covers more than 1.3 million
acres and is 100% owned by the Company. Since 1999, Starfield has
completed 132,000 metres of diamond drilling in 355 holes. A NI
43-101 technical report dated May 15, 2006 by N.C. Carter PhD.,
P.Eng. was filed on SEDAR and on the Starfield website on May 25,
2006. A developing feature of this mineral district is the
significant discovery of high grade platinum and palladium
mineralization found in the footwall to the massive sulphide
deposit. Starfield's Ferguson Lake Project is unfolding as Nunavut's
largest ongoing base and precious metal project.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Norman Betts,

Chair

Caution concerning forward-looking statements

This communication to shareholders and the public contains certain
forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from
those indicated by such statements. All statements, other than
statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without
limitations statements regarding future production, are
forward-looking statements that involve various risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will
prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The TSX
Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release does
not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy
any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not
been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities
laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to
U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and
applicable securities laws or an exemption from such registration is
available.

ots Originaltext: Starfield Resources Inc.
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Contact:
For further information: Michael Joyner, The Equicom Group,
+1-(416)-815-0700 ext.275, mjoyner@equicomgroup.com; or Glen Indra,
Starfield Resources Inc., +1-877-233-2244, www.starfieldres.com


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