VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – April 26, 2011) –

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES

True North Gems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TGX) (the “Company”) announces that it has completed a first tranche of its previously announced and oversubscribed non-brokered private placement. The first closing is for proceeds of $2.76 million, with the amount of the placement now increased to $3.5 million. The Company issued 27,676,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,767,600.

A second closing related to this subscription is anticipated shortly and is conditional on TSX Venture Exchange approval. Details of the closing of the second tranche will be provided in a subsequent release. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one half non-transferable common share purchase warrant, each warrant exercisable for one additional common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.15 per share for year one, and $0.20 per share for year two. A total of eight finders received finders’ fees of in the aggregate $184,000 in cash and 1,840,000 finders’ warrants in connection with the closing of the first tranche, each finders’ warrant exercisable for one common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.12 per share. The securities issued and issuable in the private placement are subject to a hold period and may not be traded until August 27, 2011, except as permitted by Canadian securities legislation and the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the private placement to conduct exploration on the Company’s properties including to advance the exploitation permit application process, for general working capital and other corporate purposes.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any units within the United States. The units have not been offered and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the units may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons (as such terms are defined in Regulations under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is granted.

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. The Aappaluttoq project does not yet have a mineral resource or reserve and accordingly no economic evaluation has yet been done. Accordingly, investors are cautioned that, although management is proceeding with an exploitation (mining) permit application, the Aappaluttoq project may never achieve successful commercial production.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – April 12, 2011) – True North Gems (TSX VENTURE:TGX) announces it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 30,000,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit, subject to regulatory approval. Each unit will be comprised of one common share and one half non-transferable common share purchase warrant, each warrant exercisable for one additional common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.15 per share for year one, and $0.20 per share for year two.

The Company expects to use the proceeds of the private placement to advance the exploitation permit application process with the Greenland government, seasonal exploration work, and for general working capital and other corporate purposes.

Finders’ fees may be paid in connection with certain subscriptions under the private placement in cash and/or securities of the Company.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any units within the United States. The units have not been offered and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the units may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons (as such terms are defined in Regulations under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is granted.True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. The Aappaluttoq project does not yet have a mineral resource or reserve and accordingly no economic evaluation has yet been done. Accordingly, investors are cautioned that, although management is proceeding with an exploitation (mining) permit application, the Aappaluttoq project may never achieve successful commercial production.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – April 5, 2011) – True North Gems (TSX VENTURE:TGX) is pleased to report that it has now completed and filed the Draft Terms of Reference for the socioeconomic impact assessment (SIA) of the proposed mine at the Company’s Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland. The Terms of Reference are the first formal filing made as part of the Company’s exploitation (mining) permit application, and follow the stakeholder workshop meetings completed in February.

The draft Terms of Reference are available in Greenlandic, Danish and English on the Company’s web site.

The analysis phase of the SIA is underway by Danish-Greenlandic consultants Grontmij-Carl Bro. The draft SIA is expected to be completed in Q2-2011, with public hearings held in Greenland thereafter.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO and President of True North Gems stated, “We are following up on the productive dialogue from February with careful consideration of the needs and concerns of the people of Greenland. The socio economic studies cover not only employment and impact on business life, but also analysis of the traditional productive systems, culture and identity aspects of the local community. Obtaining an exploitation (mining) permit for the Aappaluttoq project is our principal goal and is on schedule.”

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. The Aappaluttoq project does not yet have a mineral resource or reserve and accordingly no economic evaluation has yet been done. Accordingly, investors are cautioned that, although management is proceeding with an exploitation (mining) permit application, the Aappaluttoq project may never achieve successful commercial production.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – March 3, 2011) – True North Gems (TSX VENTURE:TGX) is pleased to report that it has successfully completed stakeholder workshop meetings, representing the first stage of the socioeconomic impact assessment (SIA) process for its Aappaluttoq Ruby Project. The SIA is being coordinated by Danish-Greenlandic consultants Grontmij-Carl Bro and is an integral component of the company’s exploitation (mining) permit application.

Several meetings were arranged by both True North Gems and Grontmij-Carl Bro over a week long period, allowing for feedback and input from the local communities and other interested stakeholders.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO and President of True North Gems stated, “It was extremely gratifying to see the community and other meetings well attended, resulting in a very informative and positive dialogue that will be integral to the success of the project. The knowledge gained from the initial workshops will allow the company to consider the needs and priorities of the local communities as well as the Greenland government and advance our permit application as scheduled.”

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. The Aappaluttoq project does not yet have a mineral resource or reserve and accordingly no economic evaluation has yet been done. Accordingly, investors are cautioned that, although management is proceeding with an exploitation (mining) permit application, the Aappaluttoq project may never achieve successful commercial production.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release.

Nicholas Houghton
True North Gems Inc.
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

Ken Shortt
True North Gems Inc.
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Jan. 31, 2011) – True North Gems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TGX) announced today that the Socioeconomic Impact Assessment (SIA) process will begin with stakeholder workshop consultation on February 6 in Nuuk and February 7, 2011 in Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Greenland. The SIA process, being coordinated by Danish/Greenlandic consultants Grontmij | Carl Bro, will form a part of the company’s exploitation (mining) permit application for the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project located in the Qeqertarsuatsiaat district of South-western Greenland.

The discussions at the stakeholder meetings will be used by Carl Bro to direct the SIA process toward the main issues and concerns that need to be addressed in the SIA. Immediately following the meetings Carl Bro will conduct individual and group interviews in Greenland to establish a social baseline study. Carl Bro will then prepare a draft SIA that will be reviewed in public meetings prior to completion of the final SIA.

In conjunction with the stakeholder meetings, True North Gems has prepared a Project Brief setting out the strategy for development at Aappaluttoq so that the stakeholders may assess the project and its potential for both positive and negative impacts. This document is available in Greenlandic, Danish and English on the company’s website at www.truenorthgems.com. The company has also prepared a Ruby and Pink Sapphire Introduction, also available in Greenlandic, Danish and English, which is designed to assist in understanding the nature of the gemstones to be mined at Aappaluttoq. Both documents are available under the tab “Aappaluttoq Permitting” on the home page.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO and President of True North Gems stated, “We are pleased to begin the SIA process and begin direct discussions with the people of Greenland regarding the benefits of this project. I believe that all people of Greenland will benefit from the project, whether from direct training and employment, through spin-off benefits of the activities, or from increased tourism that world marketing of Greenland rubies will bring. I look forward to a constructive process of maximizing the benefits we can provide and building an enduring relationship with the people of Greenland.”

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Project in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. Certain technical information contained within this press release is 43-101 non-compliant by virtue of the fact that National Instrument 43-101 which governs public disclosure of technical information for mineral exploration properties in Canada is silent with respect to the exploration and technical disclosure of coloured gemstone properties. The company employs high standards for the collection of geological information and exploration data, employs industry recognized professionals as qualified persons to provide oversight and management of the exploration programs and is committed to the implementation of QA/QC protocols to monitor the integrity of the technical information.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

or

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Jan. 20, 2011) – True North Gems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TGX) is pleased to announce that they have engaged EBA Engineering to prepare the mine plan, resource calculation and preliminary economic assessment, which will form the basis for the Company’s exploitation (mining) permit application for the Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrence located in the Fiskenaesset district of South-western Greenland. EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. A Tetra Tech Group Company, will design the open pit, waste rock and tailings impoundment, and will also be responsible for the mining schedule. As previously announced, MTHojgaard remains responsible for design of mining infrastructure including roadwork, port and other transportation facilities. MTHojgaard’s experience in Greenland will provide invaluable knowledge regarding scheduling, permafrost and geotechnical conditions.

The exploitation permit application and resource calculation are scheduled to be completed before the end of the second quarter of 2011.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO and President of True North Gems stated, “The engagement of EBA completes the assembly of our team to take the Aappaluttoq ruby project through permitting to an ultimate production decision. We are extremely pleased to be working with such respected consultants such as EBA, and MTHojgaard on engineering, and Ramboll and Carl Bro on environment and socio-economic matters.”

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Fiskenaesset ruby and pink sapphire property, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Fiskenaesset property in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. Certain technical information contained within this press release is 43-101 non-compliant by virtue of the fact that National Instrument 43-101 which governs public disclosure of technical information for mineral exploration properties in Canada is silent with respect to the exploration and technical disclosure of coloured gemstone properties. The Company employs high standards for the collection of geological information and exploration data, employs industry recognized professionals as qualified persons to provide oversight and management of the exploration programs and is committed to the implementation of QA/QC protocols to monitor the integrity of the technical information.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

or

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

Vancouver, December 7, 2010

True North Gems Inc. (TSX-V:TGX) announces the granting of an aggregate of 6,300,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers and employees of the Company. The options have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and will expire on December 7, 2015.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO – or – Ken Shortt, Investor Relations
Telephone: 604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
Visit our website: www.truenorthgems.com
Email: ken@truenorthgems.co

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 22, 2010) –

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES

True North Gems Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:TGX) announces that it has completed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for proceeds of $1.9 Million. The Company issued 24,075,375 units at a price of $0.08 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,926,030.

Each unit is comprised of one common share and one half non-transferable common share purchase warrant, each warrant exercisable for one additional common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.10 per share for year one, and $0.15 per share for year two. The warrants include a provision which entitles the Company to accelerate the expiry date of the warrants upon 21 days’ prior notice in the event the closing price of the common shares of the Company is greater than $0.30 for ten or more consecutive trading days at any time after four months after the date of issuance of the warrants.

A total of seven finders received total finders’ fees of $169,910 in cash and 2,123,875 finders’ warrants in connection with the closing of the second tranche. Each finders’ warrant is exercisable for one common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.10 per share.

The securities issued and issuable in the private placement are subject to a hold period and may not be traded until February 23, 2011, except as permitted by Canadian securities legislation and the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the private placement to conduct exploration on the Company’s properties including advancing the exploitation permit application process in Greenland, for general working capital and other corporate purposes.

Cautionary Notice: This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s business or financial condition, including the proposed completion of financings, the use of proceeds and exploration programs. Actual results could differ materially from those described in this news release as a result of factors, including, but not limited to the following: the timing, results and success of exploration and development programs, financial arrangements and the ability to obtain financing, developments in global resource markets, political developments, the timing of regulatory and environmental approvals and other factors. With respect to additional exploration, actual events may differ from current expectations of the Company or its joint-venture partners and other factors. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties and are qualified by important factors, including competitive pressures, unfavorable changes in regulatory structures, and general risks associated with business, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statement. Forward–looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligations to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, unless required by applicable law.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

or

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 7, 2010) – True North Gems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TGX) is pleased to announce it has received a favourable preliminary report from the Greenland National Museum with respect to the required archeological survey undertaken over the area of the Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrence located in the Fiskenaesset district of South-western Greenland. The preliminary report states that a number of archeological sites were located but none that were unexpected or unique. None of the sites documented in the preliminary report conflict with the company’s plan to realize on the commercial potential of the ruby and pink sapphire deposits. The final report is expected prior to the end of 2010.

Nicholas Houghton, CEO and President of True North Gems stated, “The completion of the archeological work and receipt of the preliminary report is a good early step toward our exploitation permit and the subsequent feasibility and development of our ruby and pink sapphire deposit. The completed archeological report together with the current ongoing socio-economic and environmental studies will be major contributors toward the developing and planning of our Aappaluttoq ruby project in a respectful and sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of Greenland and our shareholders.”

True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is engaged in the exploration and development of Greenlandic and North American coloured gemstone prospects. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration and, currently in Greenland, has the rights to earn 100% interest in the Fiskenaesset ruby and pink sapphire property, holds a 100% interest in the Tsa da Glisza emerald property, Yukon, and the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. True North’s prime focus remains the commercial advancement of the Fiskenaesset property in Greenland.

The Company relies on litigation protection for “forward-looking” statements. Certain technical information contained within this press release is 43-101 non-compliant by virtue of the fact that National Instrument 43-101 which governs public disclosure of technical information for mineral exploration properties in Canada is silent with respect to the exploration and technical disclosure of coloured gemstone properties. The company employs high standards for the collection of geological information and exploration data, employs industry recognized professionals as qualified persons to provide oversight and management of the exploration programs and is committed to the implementation of QA/QC protocols to monitor the integrity of the technical information.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

or

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 1, 2010) –

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES

True North Gems Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:TGX) announces that it has completed a first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for proceeds of $1.37 Million. The Company issued 17,176,606 units at a price of $0.08 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,374,129.

A second closing related to this subscription is anticipated shortly and is conditional on TSX Venture Exchange approval. Details of the closing of the second tranche will be provided in a subsequent release.

Each unit is comprised of one common share and one half non-transferable common share purchase warrant, each warrant exercisable for one additional common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.10 per share for year one, and $0.15 per share for year two. The warrants include a provision which entitles the Company to accelerate the warrants upon 21 days’ prior notice in the event the closing price of the common shares of the Company is greater than $0.30 for ten or more consecutive trading days at any time after four months after the date of issuance of the warrants.

A total of six finders received finders’ fees of in the aggregate $101,710 in cash and 1,221,371 finders’ warrants in connection with the closing of the first tranche, each finders’ warrant exercisable for one common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.10 per share.

The securities issued and issuable in the private placement are subject to a hold period and may not be traded until February 2, 2011, except as permitted by Canadian securities legislation and the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the private placement to conduct exploration on the Company’s properties including to advance the exploitation permit application process, for general working capital and other corporate purposes.

A total of eight directors and/or officers of the Company acquired in the aggregate 2,937,900 units in the first tranche of the private placement and, as a result, holdings of the directors and officers in the Company have increased.

Cautionary Notice: This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s business or financial condition, including the proposed completion of financings, the use of proceeds and exploration programs. Actual results could differ materially from those described in this news release as a result of factors, including, but not limited to the following: the timing, results and success of exploration and development programs, financial arrangements and the ability to obtain financing, developments in global resource markets, political developments, the timing of regulatory and environmental approvals and other factors. With respect to additional exploration, actual events may differ from current expectations of the Company or its joint-venture partners and other factors. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties and are qualified by important factors, including competitive pressures, unfavorable changes in regulatory structures, and general risks associated with business, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statement. Forward–looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligations to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, unless required by applicable law.

True North Gems Inc.
Nicholas Houghton
President and CEO
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055

or

True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
604-687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
info@truenorthgems.com
www.truenorthgems.com