Silver Spruce Resources Inc. -- Dr. George Findlay Appointed New Director

August 14, 2007
August 14, 2007, Bridgewater, NS - Silver Spruce Resources Inc. (TSXV: SSE) ("Silver Spruce") is pleased to announce that Dr. George Findlay has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Dr. Findlay has been approved by Universal Uranium Ltd. as the common independent director pursuant to the proposed Plan of Arrangement announced previously. Dr. Findlay replaces Daly Snow who relinquished his position as director to allow for the independent director. Silver Spruce appreciates the many contributions of Mr. Snow.

Following Dr. Findlay's graduation from Rothesay Collegiate School in New Brunswick, he studied science and dentistry at Dalhousie University and in 1977 established his private practice in Bath, N.B., until his retirement from dentistry in 2006. In 2007, Dr. Findlay graduated with an MBA degree from The University of Liverpool, completed the Directors course at Simon Fraser University, and obtained his prospector's license by completing a course in prospecting offered through the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources. Since his first investment (Brunswick Mining and Smelting in 1964), Dr. Findlay has been an ardent student of public market activity with a particular focus on mining issues.

ABOUT SILVER SPRUCE

Silver Spruce Resources Inc. (TSXV: SSE) is a junior exploration company primarily focused on uranium in the Central Mineral Belt (CMB) and other areas of potential in Labrador, Canada. With interests in over 12,500 claims totaling approximately 3,100 square kilometres, Silver Spruce is one of the largest landholder in one of the world's premier emerging uranium districts. The large ground position, experienced partners, and strong financial backing, make Silver Spruce a leading uranium explorer.

For Further Information Contact:

SILVER SPRUCE RESOURCES HEAD OFFICE

Gordon Barnhill, CFO & Director
Phone: 902.527.5700
Fax: 902.527.5711
E-mail: gbarnhill@silverspruceresources.com
Web: www.silverspruceresources.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Keir Reynolds, Ascenta Capital Partners Inc.
Phone: 604.684.4743 ext. 231
Toll Free: 1.866.684.4743 ext. 231
E-mail: keir@ascentacapital.com
Web: www.ascentacapital.com

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