United Resource Holdings Group, Inc. Appoints Additional Officers and Directors

RENO, Nev., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Resource Holdings Group, Inc. (OTCPK: URHG) announced today that Robert G. Kilroy has joined URHG as Vice President, Secretary, and a Director, James A. Hamilton has joined URHG as Chief Operating Officer and a Director, Charles T. Mahoney has joined URHG as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and a Director, and Robert D. Quinn has joined URHG as a Director.

Mr. Kilroy is an attorney and former deputy attorney for Nevada's Attorney General.  During his tenure with Nevada's Attorney General, he represented several Nevada state agencies, including: (i) Department of Natural Resources/Conservation; (ii) Division of Environmental Protection; (iii) Division of Minerals; and (iv) Bureau of Mine Regulation and Reclamation.  Mr. Kilroy is a retired Lieutenant Commander Naval Flight Officer with more than twenty (20) years of honorable service.  Mr. Kilroy holds a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio, a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada.

Mr. Hamilton has more than fifty (50) years of experience as a Geologist and has expertise in mining, engineering, construction, and safety, with a focus on the western portion of the United States.  Most recently, Mr. Hamilton was a Drilling Corporation Manager/Geologist with Geo Services Corporation.  Mr. Hamilton previously practiced as a Geologist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. for fourteen (14) years.  Mr. Hamilton holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Puget Sound and an M.S. in Geology with supporting fields in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Idaho.

Mr. Mahoney has broad-based management and supervisory experience encompassing fifteen (15) years of hands-on responsibility for financial and cost/benefit analysis, fiscal management, budget forecasting, government and generally accepted accounting principles, financial systems design, and administrative operations.  Mr. Mahoney has served in a variety of positions with the States of Colorado and Nevada, including as: (i) Management Administrator IV with Jefferson County, Colorado; (ii) Accountant III with the State of Colorado's Human Services Division; (iii) State Manger with Maxims, Inc.; (iv) Administrative Services Officer III with the State of Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles; and (v) Chief Accountant with the Legislative Counsel Bureau.  Mr. Mahoney holds a B.S. in Accounting from Regis University and has been an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 1990.

Mr. Quinn has more than fifty (50) years of experience in business and finance and has particular expertise in the metals industry.  Mr. Quinn has prior experience as an: (i) an executive with Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.; (ii) a managing director of Pittsburgh Metallurgical Company/AIRCO; (iii) a vice president with Merrill Lynch; (iv) an associate with Hampton Financial; (v) an associate with the Venture Capital Association of Club Capital; and (vi) a managing director of Strategic Investments, Ltd.  Mr. Quinn holds a B.A. in Economics from Ursinus College and has completed additional coursework at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.

About United Resource Holdings Group, Inc.:

United Resource Holdings Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition of mining equipment and the development of gold and other precious commodity projects that demonstrate a reasonable probability for near term production. The company is quoted on the OTCPK under the symbol "URHG".

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, the accomplishment of any of our plans listed for 2012 such as any acquisitions, geophysics, production, construction projects, drilling programs or results from such programs, and the timelines within which such items may be accomplished, as referred to in this news release.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration, development, and production. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and that which is made publicly available by us from time to time.

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Mark A. Kersey
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