Bell Copper Corporation Phase II Drilling at Sombrero Butte Targets Suspected Underly by 24hgold

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October 30, 2007

Bell Resources Corporation: Phase II Drilling at Sombrero Butte Targets Suspected Underlying Porphyry System

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2007) - Bell Resources Corporation ("Bell") (TSX VENTURE:BL) announced today it has commenced the Phase II drilling program at its Sombrero Butte Property located in the Copper Creek district of Pinal County, Arizona. This second phase of drilling will continue to explore the nature of the suspected porphyry system linked to the previously drilled breccia pipes from the Phase I drill program.

With the initiation of this Phase II drill program, the proposed merger partners (Bell, Grandcru and Rogue River) now have 5 drill rigs operating on 4 copper projects in North America. These projects include, Mesa Well, Gryphon Summit, La Balsa and now Sombrero Butte.

The Phase II program includes two deep drill holes of approximately 4000 feet each. These deeper drill holes are targeted at testing the deeper underlying portions of the suspected porphyry copper system.

Geological evidence collected from the drill cores of the earlier Phase I drilling program are the basis for a Master's thesis study at the University of Arizona by Bell's project geologist, Amy Eichenlaub. Ms. Eichenlaub found that several breccia pipes revealed evidence such as mineralized porphyry dikes within the breccia, pervasive K- feldspar alteration, chalcopyrite + bornite mineralization, and stockwork style quartz + chalcopyrite + pyrite veins, all of which are strong indications of a potential underlying porphyry copper deposit at Sombrero Butte.

Extensive experience in the Copper Creek District from previous drilling by Bell's VP of Exploration immediately to the north of the Sombrero Butte project (see Redhawk Resources Inc. - RDK:TSXV) in the 1990's adds to the Company's knowledge of the breccia- porphyry copper relationship evidenced at Sombrero Butte.

Twenty-three drill holes have been completed on the project in the Phase I drill program, exploring eight of the twenty-plus known breccias. Highlights of the Phase I program are shown below:


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BRECCIA TARGET   DRILL HOLE    FROM       TO    METERS      % CU
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Magna & Sunset        SB-01    Leached breccia, no significant intercepts
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Magna                 SB-02    286m     334m       48m     1.06%
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                       incl.   318m     328m       10m     2.04%
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Campstool             SB-03    272m     294m       22m     0.58%
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                      SB-03    470m     492m       22m     1.31%
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                       incl.   480m     492m       12m     2.06%
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Magna                 SB-04    Leached breccia, no significant intercepts
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Sunset                SB-05     18m      40m       22m     4.74%
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Magna                 SB-06    330m     342m       12m     1.34%
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Sunset                SB-07     38m   47.56m     9.56m     5.57%
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Sunset                SB-08     44m      48m        4m     5.62%
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Rattler               SB-09     96m     110m       14m     0.83%
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Rattler               SB-10    no significant intercepts, leached breccia
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Rattler               SB-11    312m     342m       30m     0.37%
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Audacious             SB-12     12m      26m       14m     2.90%
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Audacious             SB-13     22m      24m        2m     5.85%
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Audacious             SB-14     20m      86m       66m     1.45%
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Audacious             SB-14     34m      46m       12m     2.33%
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Audacious             SB-15     16m      36m       20m     3.07%
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                  including     22m      28m        6m     5.69%
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Audacious             SB-16      0m      14m       14m     1.71%
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                      SB-16     22m      46m       24m     2.12%
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                  including     22m      26m        4m     4.75%
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Audacious             SB-17      0m       8m        8m     3.23%
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Audacious             SB-18      0m      12m       12m     2.32%
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                      SB-18     22m      38m       16m     1.95%
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Audacious             SB-19     20m      42m       22m     2.97%
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                  including     20m      24m        4m     5.91%
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                  including     34m      38m        4m     4.76%
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Sunset                SB-20      4m      16m       12m     2.50%
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                  including      8m      12m        4m     4.03%
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Saguaro               SB-21    no significant intercepts
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Victors               SB-22    no significant intercepts
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Ms. Eichenlaub will oversee the drilling project as a Qualified Person as defined under NI43-101.

On September 4, 2007, Bell announced it had entered into a proposed business combination with Rogue River and Grandcru Resources Corporation ("Grandcru") (TSX VENTURE:GR), whereby the three companies will amalgamate to form one company and collectively benefit from the exploration potential of Bell and Grandcru's copper exploration assets and the near term production potential of Rogue River's La Balsa project.

About Bell Resources Corporation

Bell Resources is focused on the exploration and development of a diversified portfolio of copper base metal projects, with the most advanced being the past-producing Granduc Mine. The Company's strategic plan is focused on moving assets toward potential production, while continuing to target new acquisitions based on geological potential and economic viability. For further information on Bell Resources visit www.bellresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of

Bell Resources Corporation

W. Glen Zinn, CEO, President & Director

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept Responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Bell Resources Corporation
Dwayne Diehl
(604) 669-1484
Email: ddiehl@nexvu.ca
Website: www.bellresources.com

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Daniel Weinerman
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(416) 367-5000 ext. 248
Email: dweinerman@barnesmcinerney.com

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