Eagle Plains Resources Ltd fka EPL

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Dec 22, 2011 News for 'EPL.V/EGPLF' - Aben Resources Ltd.: Shares Issued- Rusty Springs Silver
Project, District of Dawson, Yukon


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec 22, 2011 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Aben
Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABN) (FRANKFURT:E2L) (the "Company") announces that
it has issued 250,000 common shares in connection with its Property Option
Agreement dated February 15, 2011 with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. whereby the
Company has been granted an option to earn a 100% interest, subject to a 3% net
smelter return royalty, in the 1,100 hectare Rusty Springs Sliver Project,
District of Dawson, Yukon Territory (the "Property").

Aben's Yukon Property Claims Map:

http://www.abenresources.com/i/maps/ABN_Property_Location.jpg

The common shares issued are subject to a four month hold period under
applicable securities laws, and imposed by the TSX Venture Exchange, expiring
April 16, 2012.

In order to earn a 100% interest in the Property, the Company must make further
cash payments of $250,000 and issue a total of 1,000,000 common shares over the
remaining four-year term of the Agreement. The Company is also required to pay
the Vendor a yearly minimum advanced royalty of $25,000.

For further information on Aben Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABN), visit our
Company's web site at www.abenresources.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JAMES G. PETTIT, President

This news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" that may
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. For a more detailed
discussion of such risks and other factors, refer to the Company's filings with
Canadian Securities regulators available on www.sedar.com.

SOURCE: Aben Resources Ltd.



CONTACT: Aben Resources Ltd.

James G. Pettit

President

604-687-3376 or Toll Free: 800-567-8181

604-687-3119(FAX)

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Aben Resources Ltd.

Jordan Trimble

Corporate Communications

604-687-3376 or Toll Free: 800-567-8181

604-687-3119(FAX)

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