Swift Appoints New Director

Vancouver – Wednesday, June 8, 2011 – Swift Resources Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX-V: “SWR”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Conrad Swanson has joined the board of directors of the Company, effective June 1, 2011.

For the past 23 years Mr. Swanson has proven his ability to recognize high-potential exploration projects. (Western Canadian Coal, Richfield Ventures Corp., Freegold Ventures Limited). He is currently president and director of Gold Reach Resources Ltd., International Samuel Exploration Corp. and Alya Ventures. His venture capital background brings the necessary components of funding, management and share structure to quality resource opportunities.

About the Company

Swift Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company advancing the Castlegar Gold Project in south-western British Columbia. For additional information about the Company visit our website at www.swiftres.com.

Contact:

Mike Elson at 604-558-1000 or Lawrie Koyle at 778-889-4871

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ “Mike Elson”

President

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