February 9^th, 2011, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (ABR-TSX:V) (ARB-FRANKFURT)  (“Ashburton” or the "Company”) announces it has granted a total of up to 950,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the company, exercisable at a price of $0.20 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 is a junior exploration company actively seeking mineral opportunities for the benefit of all its stakeholders.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Michael England, President

For further information contact:
Telephone: (604) 683-3995

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