Inter-Rock Reports Second Quarter Results

   Inter-Rock Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IRO) reported today its second quarter 2010 earnings. Inter-Rock had income of US$133,000 for the quarter, compared to income of $281,000 for the same period in 2009. Second quarter EBITDA was US$326,000 down from US$488,000 in 2009.

MIN-AD

MIN-AD, Inc., Inter-Rock's industrial minerals subsidiary, reported a decrease in sales volume of 9% from the second quarter of 2009. The sales decrease was attributable to lower numbers of cattle on feed at the start of the quarter and a depressed dairy market.

Mineral Properties

A Notice of Intent to drill three holes at Inter-Rock's Sentinel Peak property was approved. Site preparation has commenced and additional sampling has been carried out.

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Contacts: Inter-Rock Minerals Inc. Michael B. Crombie President [phone] [phone] (FAX) [e-mail]