February 29, 2008 -- Vancouver, British Columbia: Riverside Resources Inc. (TSX-V: RRI) is pleased to announce it held its annual general meeting (the AGM) on February 28, 2008, at which John-Mark Staude, Brian Groves, Warwick Smith, and Murray Seitz were re-elected to the company's board of directors. Following the AGM, the board of directors confirmed the appointment of John-Mark Staude as President and Chief Executive Officer and Rob Scott as Chief Financial Officer.

The shareholders also approved the Company's stock option plan and re-appointed Chang Lee Chartered Accountants as the Company's auditors.
Riverside operates with a generative exploration business model using experienced local prospectors, explorers and geologists to identify and acquire high quality mineral opportunities. Riverside looks for the most cost effective ways to build share value. To date, Riverside has announced four property acquisitions in Mexico which are summarized at www.rivres.com, and continues building a diverse mineral property portfolio.

For additional information contact:

Warwick Smith,
Corporate Communications
Riverside Resources Inc.
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Phone: (778) 327-6671
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John-Mark Staude,
President & CEO
Riverside Resources Inc.
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Web: www.rivres.com

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