Inter-Rock Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IRO) ("Inter-Rock") is pleased to announce that it has completed a Phase 1 drilling program at its Stingaree Valley property in Churchill County, Nevada. The property is located in a valley floor between the historic Chalk Mountain and Westgate mining districts.

In the fall of 2008, Inter-Rock identified a total of fourteen drill targets based on (1) an analysis of gravity and induced polarization surveys ("IP") that were conducted by Inter-Rock in the spring of 2008, (2) a review of historical drill data from the J.R. Simplot Company and (3) mapping and historical geophysical work. The Simplot data dates from the late 1960's and early 1970's.

The gravity survey indicated a broad high that extends 1.5 to 2 kilometers to the southeast of Chalk Mountain and is interpreted to be an area of shallow (30m feet to 50m) pre-Tertiary rock lying beneath alluvial cover.

The IP/resistivity survey detected a zone of highly anomalous IP response that defined a north-easterly trending zone that crosses the area of shallow pre-Tertiary rock. The IP anomaly is associated with a gravity gradient and a strong lateral resistivity contrast that suggests a significant structural feature along the western side of the IP anomaly. The anomaly is open to both the north and south and extends to the east at greater depth. The existence of a coincident reported historical spontaneous potential anomaly made this a priority target.

The anomaly may define a potential host rock if it is due to a carbonaceous unit such as a calcareous siltstone or silty limestone. The north-easterly trending structure and possible structural block, as indicated by the gravity high, present a potential target with respect to structurally and/or lithologically-controlled gold mineralization. Intrusive rocks known to occur within a short distance may have provided a heat source for mineralization.

Phase 1 comprised three reverse circulation holes. The holes were selected to (1) test the IP anomaly, (2) target a projection of the IP anomaly and an historical spontaneous potential anomaly, and (3) to duplicate a drill hole drilled by Simplot that is believed to have returned a significant gold assay. In addition, the holes will help refine the Company's geological understanding of the property. Two of the holes were drilled to a depth of approximately 800 feet, while the third was designed to evaluate a shallower feature at 400 feet in depth.

During drilling, duplicate samples of drill cuttings were collected on 5-foot down-hole intervals and bagged to be used for assaying and reference, with smaller, washed sub-samples placed in chip trays to be used for geological logging. The samples were securely stored and the chip tray splits have been logged. Samples will be submitted to a commercial ISO-certified laboratory for assaying and geochemical analysis that will aid with detailed planning of the second-phase of the exploration program.

To date, there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and Inter-Rock cautions that there is a risk that further exploration will not result in the delineation of a resource.

Certain information regarding Inter-Rock including management's assessment of future plans and operations, may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily involve risks associated with mining exploration and development, volatility of prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of resource estimates, environmental and permitting risks, access to labour and services, competition from other companies and ability to access sufficient capital. As a consequence, actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

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

Contacts: Inter-Rock Minerals Inc. Michael B. Crombie, Ph.D. President (416) 367-3003 (416) 367-3638 (FAX) Email: iro@on.aibn.com

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