Ross River Minerals Inc.TSXV: RRM.H

Kennecott agreement amended

VANCOUVER, Feb. 16 /CNW/ - Ross River Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: RRM) (the
"Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a further amendment to
its letter agreement with Kennecott Exploration Company extending the date for
completion of a formal agreement from February 15, 2006 to April 5, 2006.
The Company has to date completed nine drill holes of a planned 3,000
metre program on the El Pulpo copper project. Copper mineralization and
extensive alteration has been encountered in all holes drilled to date.
Uwe Schmidt P. Geo. is the qualified person managing the drill program.
To find out more about Ross River Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: RRM) visit our
website at www.rossriverminerals.com.

                               ROSS RIVER MINERALS INC.

                               Per: "Marcus N. Foster"

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                               Marcus N. Foster, President

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