Swift Announces Director Resignation

Vancouver – Wednesday, January 12, 2011 – Swift Resources Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX-V: “SWR”) announces the resignation of Mr. Stan Szary as a Director of the Company. The Company wishes to express its appreciation for Mr. Szary and thanks him for his past service and contribution to the company.

About the Company

Swift Resources is a mineral exploration company advancing the Castlegar Gold Project in south-western British Columbia.

Contact Mike Elson at 604-685-6989

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ “Mike Elson”

President

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