Fire River Appoints New Director

VANCOUVER, Jan. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - Fire River Gold Corp. (TSXV: FAU), (FSE: FWR) (the "Company" or "Fire River") announces the appointment of Brent Chamberlain to the Board of Directors.

Brent Chamberlain began his career in mining in 1979, and has spent the last 34 years working in the mining industry. While most of his experience was with gold producing companies, he also has experience in uranium, barite, and molybdenum. Brent retired in 2011 from active employment, but has continued to work as a consultant with several mining companies and the College of Southern Nevada. Before retiring, Brent served as the Corporate Director of Human Resources for General Moly Inc. Prior to General Moly he was on the senior management team with Queenstake Resources USA Inc., located in Elko, Nevada. Brent continues to serve on the federal Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee, having been appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

FIRE RIVER GOLD CORP.

"Blane W. Wilson"

Blane W. Wilson
President and CEO

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the business and operations of Fire River Gold. In particular, statements regarding use of proceeds and production targets in the upcoming years are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Fire River's plans or expectations include risks relating to the actual results of current exploration activities, fluctuating gold prices, possibility of equipment breakdowns and delays, exploration cost overruns, availability of capital and financing, general economic, market or business conditions, regulatory changes, timeliness of government or regulatory approvals and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by Fire River with securities regulators. Fire River expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

SOURCE Fire River Gold Corp.