ANCOUVER, Jan. 25 /CNW/ - Heatherdale Resources Ltd. ("Heatherdale" or
the "Company") (TSXV:HTR) announces results for 20 new underground
holes completed in the 2010 drill program at the Niblack volcanogenic
massive sulphide (VMS) project in southeast Alaska.

Highlights from the new results include:

Two underground drill rigs were deployed throughout 2010, and are
currently working to expand the precious metals enriched mineralized
body located adjacent to the Lookout Zone. The Lookout Zone is one of
six known volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits within the 10
square mile Niblack property.

"We are rapidly advancing our knowledge of the geology and
mineralization on the Niblack Project with the ongoing two rig
underground drill program. I am very impressed that the aggressive
2010 drill program has not only extended and expanded upon the Lookout
Zone mineralization but has also encountered significant high grade
intervals as exemplified drill hole U103. I am also very encouraged by
the excellent thicknesses returning very good copper grades, plus
significant gold, zinc and silver by products that continue to be
represented in the drill hole intercepts from the Lookout Zone," said
Heatherdale President & CEO Patrick Smith. "Another key result is
evidence that the mineralization occurs as stacked sequences of
replacement and massive sulphide zones. This combination adds both
grade and tonnage to the deposit."

The successful 2010 drill program focused on expanding resources in the
Lookout Zone. The 2011 drill program will continue with this effort
but will also involve testing other compelling exploration targets
identified by the geological team based on their growing understanding
of the geology and mineralization on the property.

"Many of the new target areas can also be drilled from underground by
staging in the existing exploration drift, enabling the geologic team
to test the new geological model during the next few months" stated
Smith.

The 91,800 feet of drilling in 76 drill holes that Heatherdale has
completed at Niblack since October 2009 was achieved from underground
drill stations spaced along the adit. Holes were laid out in a fan
pattern at each station, and were designed to cross-cut the mineralized
target horizon at a number of elevations in areas southwest and south
of the Lookout deposit. To date, the true widths of the intersections
have not been accurately established; however, a new resource model is
being developed that will corroborate the dimensions of the deposit
outlined by drilling so far. Several holes in the table without
significant results missed the prospective felsic package that hosts
the mineralization. This knowledge has been incorporated into the
deposit model and has resulted in new targets for drilling.

Important intersections from these 20 new holes are presented in the
Niblack Assay Table below. Assays from the first 56 holes drilled
(released previously) and a drill hole location section are available
on the Heatherdale website at http://www.heatherdaleresources.com/hdr/Sections_Plans.asp.

TABLE OF ASSAY RESULTS

*Holes are drilled in a fan pattern from stations spaced along an adit
and are drilled with a range of different azimuths and dips.

Niblack's location at tidewater on Prince of Wales Island in southeast
Alaska presents a number of project benefits, including year-round
marine access, a well-trained labour force, a mature supply and service
sector, proximity to Asian markets, and the support of community and
Alaska Native corporation partners. The project is located 27 miles
(44 kilometres) from Ketchikan, a community of 8,000 people with
important services to support project development, including a deep
water port and international airport. The State's burgeoning minerals
industry also enjoys a competitive tax regime and stable, predictable
permitting and regulatory oversight coordinated by the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources', 'Large Mine Permitting Team'. For
reference, Hecla's Greens Creek, a 2,100-ton per day underground
massive sulphide mine, operates 225 miles (370 kilometres) to the
northwest of Niblack on Admiralty Island.

Mark Rebagliati, P. Eng., a Qualified Person as defined under National
Instrument 43-101, is supervising the exploration and quality assurance
and quality control programs on behalf of Heatherdale and has reviewed
the content of this release.

About Heatherdale Resources Ltd.

Heatherdale Resources Ltd. is a Vancouver-based exploration and
development company associated with Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI). The
Company holds a 51% interest in the Niblack Project, with an option to
acquire up to a 70% interest from Niblack Mineral Development Inc. by
investing an additional US$10 million and completing a bankable
feasibility study.

About HDI

Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI) is a diversified, global mining company with
a 25-year history of mineral development success. From its head office
in Vancouver, Canada, HDI applies its unique strengths and capabilities
to acquire, develop, operate and monetize mineral properties that
provide consistently superior returns to shareholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Patrick Smith

President and CEO