Fortune River and Christopher James Begin Drilling at Buz Gold/Silver Project in Nevada

Fortune River Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FRX)(FRANKFURT:RG7A) and partner
Christopher James Gold Corp. (CJG.V) reported today that drilling is underway at
their 240ha, low-sulfidation Buz gold/silver Project in the Walker Lane Gold
trend in western Nevada. A four-hole, reverse-circulation drilling program is
planned, approximately 1,000 metres total.


Grab samples of vein material from dumps of small historic workings contain
anomalous gold up to +10g/t, with relatively low concentrations of silver and
very low concentrations of base metals. The gold-bearing veins formed in a small
graben and related volcanic eruptive center within the southern margin of a
large Tertiary caldera. Vein mineralogy and textures in surface exposures are
typical of the upper level of a low-sulfidation gold system. Economic
accumulations of gold, if present, would typically lie deeper in these systems.
Only one shallow historic drill hole has been found on this minimally explored
property.


Christopher James may earn a 51% interest in the Buz property by spending
US$2,000,000 over a six-year period, which will include paying underlying annual
minimum royalties and claim-holding fees. Christopher James may earn a further
19% interest, for a total of 70%, by producing a bankable feasibility study by
the end of year six. This option may be extended for up to two years by paying
Fortune River US$50,000 and spending a minimum of US$500,000 per year. The
project is subject to an underlying royalty of 3% NSR, of which 1.5% can be
purchased for US$1,500,000. Fortune River will be project manager initially,
continuing as long as mutually agreed.


Highland project update

Permits have been received and a bond has been posted for drilling at the
Highland property, which is also being managed by the company and funded by
Christopher James Gold Corp. During the past few months, previously planned
drilling was postponed while the existing ground magnetics survey was enlarged
and 21 new claims were added to cover projections of geophysical targets,
bringing the total to 141 claims (approx.1,100ha). Christopher James has met
required year one expenditures at Highland and will determine a drill schedule
once their budgeting process has been completed.


About Fortune River

Fortune River Resource Corp. is exploring for high-grade gold deposits within
two prolific gold producing geologic provinces, Nevada and Ontario. The Wind
Mountain, East Manhattan, Highland, Baxter, Mud Springs, and Buz projects are
located in Nevada and the Drayton project is located in Ontario. Fortune River
and Bravada Gold Corp (BVA.V) are considering an amalgamation to form a strong
Nevada-based exploration and development company.


Joseph Anthony Kizis, Jr. (P.Geo) is the Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101 for the Buz project and has reviewed and approved the
technical contents of this release.


On behalf of the Board,

Joseph Anthony Kizis, Jr., President, Fortune River Resource Corp.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not
limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs,
geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral
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