Beaufield Appoints David Rivard VP of Exploration

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 10, 2012) - Beaufield Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Frappier Rivard P. Geo to the position of Vice President Exploration, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Mr. Rivard has been Exploration Manager for Beaufield since 2006. Prior to joining Beaufield he was part of the geological team responsible for discovering the Eleonore Gold deposit in the Opinaca region of Quebec. Goldcorp Inc has announced a $1.4 billion dollar development expenditure on this deposit which adjoins a large Beaufield claim group.

Beaufield is a well funded junior exploration company with a Quebec focus. The appointment of Mr. Rivard is a recognition of his contribution to the advancement of Beaufield's projects which include the Tortigny base metal deposit and surrounding exploration lands, the Schefferville iron project, the Opinaca gold project and two other gold projects under option to others.

About Beaufield Resources Inc.

Beaufield Resources Inc. has diversified properties with exposure to gold and base metals, all located in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The company is focused on building shareholder wealth by acquiring, exploring and developing high-quality exploration prospects resulting in discovery.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: results and timing of exploration activities, general market and industry conditions and other risks disclosed in the Company's filings with Canadian Securities Regulators.

Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Depending on exploration results, the Company may at any point modify the suggested work program for 2011-2012.