Mr. David Tafel reports

PORTOFINO GRANTS OPTIONS

In compliance with Portofino Resources Inc.'s stock option plan, the board of directors has granted 1.6 million options exercisable for up to five years at 12 cents to certain directors, officers and consultants of the company.

About Portofino Resources Inc.

Portofino based in Vancouver, Canada, is a company focused on acquiring, exploring and developing mineral resource projects in the Americas. The company has recently executed agreements pursuant to several prospective lithium salar properties encompassing approximately 14,000 hectares in Catamarca, Argentina.

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