August 16, 2007-- Toronto, Ontario – Vena Resources Inc. (TSX: VEM, Lima: VEM, Frankfurt: V1R, OTC: VNARF) confirms that in the wake of the large earthquake that hit Peru on August 15^th, all its employees and their immediate families are accounted for as safe and well. Vena Resources has a strong social responsibility mandate and will make every effort to ensure that its employees and their families will receive assistance in the event help is required.

Vena’s ongoing exploration and mining projects in Peru have not been affected by the earthquake and operations will continue. Minor delays are anticipated while phone lines and power is restored to affected regions.

For further information please visit the Company website at www.venaresources.com or contact:

Kirsten Marcia (416) 364-7739, ext. 142

Director of Investor Relations kmarcia@venaresources.com

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