Vancouver, British Columbia - Highland Resources Inc. ("Highland" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Christopher Haldane has joined the Company as Manager of Investor Relations, to lead the Company's IR and shareholder relations program. Mr. Haldane brings with him his previous experience as IR consultant with CHF Investor Relations in Toronto where he was in charge of corporate communications for numerous junior mining clients with properties all over the world. "At Highland, Chris will focus on designing and executing a strategy aimed at penetrating the North American and international investment communities," said Robert Eadie, President of the Company. "His efforts will be directed at fostering productive and continuing dialogue with financial analysts, brokers, potential investors, current shareholders and other financial professionals."

Other than stock options that may be granted at a future date subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, Mr. Haldane has no rights or intent to acquire any shares of the Company.

Highland is dedicated to the principles of environmentally sound mining practices and believes that environmental stewardship and mining can co-exist.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed "Robert Eadie"
Robert Eadie, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Telephone: 1-604-602-4935
Facsimile: 1-604-602-4936
Contact: Robert Eadie