ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC, CANADA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Explor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EXS) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange today has announced that Explor Resources Inc., has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

"It is an honour to be named as part of this year's TSX Venture 50, said Chris Dupont, President and CEO of Explor Resources Inc. "Our listing on the TSX Venture Exchange has provided us with the ideal environment to meet the growth goals and objectives of our company."

The 2010 TSX Venture 50 were selected based on four equally weighted criteria that include return on investment, trading, analyst coverage and market capitalization growth in Cleantech, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas and Technology and Life Sciences sectors.