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Drilling Targeted at Expanding Current NI 43-101 Inferred Resource Estimate Resumes at Okeover Copper/Molybdenum Project in B.C.

May 28, 2008 - On May 22, 2008 Prophecy Resource Corp. initiated its 2008 diamond drilling program at the Okeover property, located on tidewater in Southwestern British Columbia. The predominant thrust of the current program is to significantly expand the known mineral resource at the North Lake Zone; the most recent NI 43-101 inferred resource estimate of 86.8 million tonnes grading 0.31% copper and 0.014% MoS2 was calculated in late 2006 by N.C. Carter, Ph.D., P. Eng. Since the completion of this resource calculation, four additional holes, three stepping to the east and one beneath the resource, have confirmed that the North Lake Zone is open for expansion. The resource at the North Lake Zone has a copper equivalent grade of 0.40% with 22% of the value derived from molybdenum (calculated at $1.00 a pound for copper and $10 a pound for molybdenum).

Note: Copper equivalent has not been adjusted for metallurgical recoveries which will depend on the completion of metallurgical testing not yet initiated. CuEQ equals Cu % + (Mo% x (Price per pound for Mo/ Price per pound for Cu.)). Mo is calculated at 0.60 x MoS2%.

The current drill program contemplates six to eight holes totaling 1500 metres. The North Lake Zone is one of eight known areas of significant copper-molybdenum mineralization on the Okeover project which is located on tidewater on the Southern British Columbia coast near the City of Powell River

Prophecy Resource Corp. believes that well situated copper-molybdenum projects presently constitute a high potential opportunity for venture capital, with copper and molybdenum are both at record prices (Cu currently at $3.75 a pound and molybdenum at $32). Moreover many of the recent takeovers of resource exploration companies, such as Northern Peru Copper Corp. in Dec, 2007, Tyler Resources Inc. in January, 2008 and Global Copper Corp. in April 2008 all occurred as a consequence of these companies developing lesser known copper-molybdenum resources to critical sizes.

J.W. (Bill) Morton, P.Geo., a director of the Company and qualified person within the context of National Instrument 43-101, has read and takes responsibility for this news release.


About Prophecy Resource Corp.

Prophecy is currently drilling at the Okeover Copper-Molybdenum property on tidewater in B.C., twenty-five kilometres north of the City of Powell River. In 2006, N.C. Carter, PhD, P.Eng, completed a technical report on the Okeover Property pursuant to NI 43-101 that estimated an inferred mineral resource for the North Lake Zone of 86.8 million tonnes grading 0.31% copper (approximately 593,000,000 lbs.) and 0.014% MoS2 (approximately 15.9 million lbs of molybdenum) at a 0.20% copper cut-off grade. The current drill program is focused on the South Breccia area, which is one of eight prospective zones identified at Okeover and has not had any significant exploration work undertaken for more than ten years.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"STUART ROGERS"

Stuart Rogers, Chief Financial Officer

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Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.  

 Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. . Although Prophecy believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals in respect of the Transaction, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Prophecy and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

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