CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 5, 2007) - Torch River Resources Ltd. ("Torch")(TSX VENTURE:TCR) announces that on August 25, 2006 that the Board of Directors approved the issuance of 20,000 share options to certain directors and officers of Torch at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The options have a term that ends on August 25, 2008 and vest immediately.
Torch is a company listed and trading on the TSX Venture Exchange, symbol: TCR.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Torch River Resources Ltd.
William E. Pfaffenberger
President
(403) 444-6888
Website: www.torchriver.ca