Millrock Resources Closes Financing with Kinross Gold

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MILLROCK RESOURCES CLOSES FINANCING WITH KINROSS GOLD

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 9, 2010 – Millrock Resources Inc. (MRO - TSX:V) ("Millrock" or the "Company") announces that the private placement announced April 6, 2010 has closed. Millrock has issued 841,042 shares at C$0.29725/share to Kinross Gold Corporation (K – TSX; KGC – NYSE) (“Kinross”) for total proceeds of $250,000.

Millrock reports that so long as Kinross holds common shares representing at least 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Millrock, Kinross shall be entitled (but not required) to participate in any future issuances to third parties (other than certain issuances including issuances pursuant to any stock-based compensation plan of Millrock or, except where it would have the effect of diluting Kinross below 5%, issuances related to the acquisition of an interest in mineral properties or other assets) of shares or any securities convertible into, exchangeable for or exercisable to acquire common shares, such that Kinross will, following the completion of any such issuance, hold the same percentage of common shares as Kinross held prior to such issuance.

The securities issued under the private placement are subject to a four month hold period and may not be traded until August 10, 2010.

About Millrock Resources Inc.

Millrock is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company intent upon the discovery of large, high value mineral deposits, with a focus on Alaska gold deposits and Arizona copper-gold porphyries. The Company follows a project generator/joint venture business model that capitalizes on Millrock's knowledge and ability in two outstanding mining jurisdictions. This model shares risk by partnering with other companies that invest capital to move exploration projects toward development and production. Millrock currently has eight (8) active exploration projects in Alaska, and three (3) in Arizona. Four of the projects are the subject of joint venture agreements in which other companies are making exploration expenditures to earn an interest in Millrock’s projects. Drilling is planned on at least four (4) of the Company’s projects in 2010.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Gregory Beischer"

Gregory Beischer, President & CEO

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Gregory A. Beischer (604) 638-3164 Millrock Resources Inc.

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