February 26, 2014, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (“Ashburton” or the “Company”) (ABR-TSX-V) announces that it has granted a total of up to 1,000,000 stock options to directors and consultants of the company, exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant.

The options have been granted in accordance with the company's stock option plan.

Ashburton Ventures Inc. is a junior exploration company seeking mineral opportunities for the benefit of all of its stakeholders.

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