Helio Resource Corp.: Stock Options Granted

Fri Jul 25, 6:12 PM

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 25, 2008) - Helio Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE: HRC.V) ("Helio" or the "Company") announces that the Company has granted 1,150,000 incentive stock options to certain directors, employees, and consultants of the Company, including 500,000 to independent directors and the CFO of the Company. The stock options have an exercise price of $0.85 per share and will vest after a 12 month period. The stock options will expire on July 23, 2013.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard D. Williams, P.Geo, CEO

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Contacts

Richard Williams
Helio Resource Corp.
(604) 638-8007
Email: richard@helioresource.com

Irene Dorsman
Helio Resource Corp.
(604) 638-8007
Email: irene@helioresource.com
Website: www.helioresource.com