Stonebridge announces 4 for 1 Forward Stock Split

Stonebridge Resources Exploration Ltd. Announces Forward 4 for 1 Stock Split TORONTO January 11, 2005--Stonebridge Resources Explorations Ltd. (NQB:SBGX) Stonebridge Resources Explorations Ltd. today announced that the Board of Directors and shareholders have approved a forward stock split of four common shares for every one common share held. There will be no change in the par value of such shares. The forward stock split will be effective January 27,2005 for shareholders of record on January 24, 2005. Shareholders will be mailed the additional certificates on the payment date of January 27,2005. Shareholders will not be required to surrender existing certificates. Stonebridge Resources Explorations Ltd. strategy is to become a respected leader in the exploration and development in the resource and mining sector. Our primary objective is to acquire properties of merit, primarily in North America. Our focus will be: Precious metal (gold silver and platinum properties) Base metal (copper, zinc, cobalt and nickel properties) Strategic metal (uranium and palladium properties) Statements made in this press release regarding the Company's or management's intention, beliefs, expectations, or predictions for the future are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. These risks, assumptions and uncertainties include: the ability to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving and price competitive marketplace; uncertainties of completing business transactions; uncertainties of raising necessary capital; no control over long term pricing; possible reductions in demand for our products and services due to competition or changes in industry conditions, changes in the political situation in the United States and other countries; political risk; currency exchange risk; changes in business strategy; the successful integration of newly-acquired businesses; the impact of technological change; reliance on management and management contacts; and other risks that may be referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact:KathyBassi InvestorRelations/CorporateCommunication:Stonebridge Explorations Resources Ltd. 905-714-0058 www.sbgx.com