TORCH RIVER RESOURCES LTD.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2012
DON MACINTYRE , Ph.D., P.Eng. JOINS TORCH BOARD
Torch River Resources Ltd. (�Torch� or the �Corporation�) (TSX-V: TCR) (FRANKFURT: WNF) (U.S. pink sheets: TORVF) announces that Don MacIntyre Ph.D., P.Eng. has joined the Corporation�s Board of Directors. Dr. Pfaffenberger, President of Torch says: � Dr. MacIntyre�s professionalism, knowledge of the geology of British Columbia mineral deposits, and work history will definitely support the growth of the Corporation.�
Dr. MacIntrye has been a registered Professional Engineer with the BC Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists since 1979. He was with the Geological Survey Branch of the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines as a project geologist. Over a 25 year career with GSB, Dr. MacIntrye was responsible for a number of geological mapping and mineral deposit projects mostly in northern British Columbia. Areas included the Gataga SEDEX district of the Northern Rockies, the Tatshenshini district of the St. Elias Range and the Tahtsa Lake, Smithers and Babine Lake districts of Central BC. These projects focused on defining the geologic setting and genetic controls associated with a diverse range of mineral deposit types including porphyry Cu-Mo, SEDEX, VMS, polymetallic veins and epithermal Au-Ag.
Dr. MacIntyre also helped develop the GSB�s digital mapping systems, especially those dealing with regional mapping and mineral potential evaluations. In 2004 he took early retirement from the GSB and started his own geological consulting company.
The Corporation values his knowledge of the Corporations properties, in particular Fort Elden.
This appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
William E. Pfaffenberger, President
Torch River Resources Ltd. (www.torchriver.ca)
Telephone No. (403) 444-6888
or
ProActive Communications Co.
Local Vancouver: (604) 541-1995
toll free (800) 540-1995
Forward Looking Information
This press release may contain forward-looking statements which may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, statements made regarding the Mount Copeland property. Although Torch believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give any assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Results of Torch including its ability to mobilize and drill on schedule may be affected by a variety of variables and risks associated with the mining industry such as availability of human and capital resources, competition, exploration and development plans and results, anticipated capital expenditures and financing thereof, timing of applications and approvals. As such the future plans and objectives of Torch are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and may be based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in such statements. Torch�s forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Torch does not intend nor does it undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent information , events, results or circumstances or otherwise.
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