Highbank Resources Ltd.


TSX - "HBK"
12g3-2(b): 82-1508

October 16, 2009

"NEWS RELEASE"

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS

Highbank Resources Ltd. (“HBK”) has granted 600,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers and consultants under its Stock Option Plan for a period of five years at a price of $0.10. All securities issued are subject to regulatory approvals and the Company’s Stock Option Plan.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“GARY MUSIL”

Gary Musil,
CFO/Director

Statements contained in this news release contain certain forward-looking statements and information relating to Highbank’s future plans, timing of development or potential expansion or improvements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from estimated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Highbank’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund development, changes in economic conditions or financial markets, changes in prices for Highbank’s aggregate products, increases in environmental and other regulatory developments, operational difficulties or inability to obtain permits encountered in connection with our development activities, and changing foreign exchange rates.

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