Castle Resources Appoints KPMG Corporate Finance as Financial Advisor

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jul 10, 2013) - Castle Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CRI) ("Castle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged KPMG Corporate Finance as financial advisor to identify, analyze and execute a transaction that will fast-track the development of the Granduc Copper Project, located in northwest British Columbia.

"We are excited to be teaming up with KPMG," stated Mr. Mike Sylvestre, President & CEO of Castle Resources. "Their global reach and proven expertise will be a strategic asset as we move forward with the redevelopment of the Granduc Copper Project. With a large, high-grade copper resource and robust PEA level economics, we believe the best course for Castle is to find a strategic partner."

Castle Resources has engaged KPMG with the primary objective of assisting in analyzing, marketing, negotiating and ultimately executing a transaction that will provide the financing to take the Granduc Copper Project through development and into production. The Company will consider a range of transaction structures, including a joint venture, off-take agreement, earn-in or some form of business amalgamation or merger.

KPMG's Global Metals and Mining Corporate Finance business has a strong track record in divestitures, mergers, acquisitions and financings with a deep understanding of the metals and mining sector worldwide.

About Castle Resources

Castle is a Toronto-based junior mineral development company focusing on high-quality, advanced projects. Management's goal is to continue the redevelopment of the 100% owned past producing Granduc Copper Mine in Stewart, B.C. For more information please visit the Castle Resources' website at www.castleresources.com.

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