News Release

CALGARY, Nov. 24 /CNW/ - The Honourable Nick Taylor, president of Softrock Minerals Ltd (SFT:TSX-VEN) announces that on October 02, 2003 the board of directors of the corporation granted options on a total of 550,000 shares, exercisable at $0.10 each for two years, expiring October 02, 2005 to the following insiders. Bernie Pedersen of Calgary 100,000, Arne Nielsen of Calgary 100,000, Denis Gagnon of Calgary 100,000, J B Keith McLean of Calgary 100,000, and to the Honourable Nick Taylor of Chestermere 150,000. There are no other options outstanding at this time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Softrock Minerals Ltd.
Nick Taylor
President
Ph:(403) 266-2605 or Fax:(403) 266-2730
Email: info@softrockminerals.com

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