HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Rock Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: RCKE.PK - News) today provided its monthly update on mining and related matters to the Company.

Milling Operations, Sales and Cash Flows: Full operational capability on the 200 ton per day mill is anticipated to occur during the third week of May. Consequent to the start-up we now anticipate the following monthly milling rates per day through the third quarter (figures in tons per milling day):

• May 6TPD
• June 9TPD
• July 12TPD
• August 15TPD

The Company continues to anticipate gold yields of 1 ounce per ton in addition to quantities of platinum, palladium and silver.

Final processing and sales are now proceeding under the direction of Richard Eaman, our recently hired Metallurgist.

Based on our forecasted milling rates, historical yields and forecasted operating costs, Cash EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest Depreciation and Amortization exclusive of non-cash charges) is anticipated to be positive in the July/August 2012 timeframe, well ahead of company's original forecast of the fourth quarter of 2012.

Resource Activities: Core drilling will commence in mid-May, focused on quantifying existing high grade resources that are accessible through the three existing working levels of the mine.

Exploration activities for potentially deeper deposits are anticipated to get underway in the third quarter of 2012.

Land Activities: We are expanding our land activities based upon aero-magnetic surveys

Investor Presentations: Management is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Money Show in Las Vegas Nevada the week of May 15, 2012.

Cautionary Statements

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FUTURE RESULTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This Web site and press release contains information, including statements as to the Company's future financial or operating performance, that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (i) estimates of future mineral production, results and sales; (ii) estimates of future costs applicable to sales, other expenses and taxes, for specific operations and on a consolidated basis; (iii) estimates of future capital expenditures, construction, production or closure activities; (iv) statements regarding future exploration potential, asset potential, potential resource expansion and targeted production; (v) estimates and expectations regarding reserves, nonreserve mineralization and potential ounces; (vi) statements regarding fluctuations in capital and currency markets; (vii) statements regarding potential cost savings, productivity, operating performance, and cost structure; (viii) expectations regarding the development, growth, mine life, production and costs applicable to sales and exploration potential of the Company's projects; and (ix) expectations regarding the impacts of operating technical or geotechnical issues in connection with the Company's projects or operations. Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions, include, but are not limited to: (i) there being no significant change to current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions; (ii) permitting, development, operations and expansion of the Company's projects being consistent with current expectations and mine plans; (iii) certain price assumptions for gold, copper and oil; (iv) certain effective tax rate assumptions; (v) prices for key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; and (vi) the accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, gold and other metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans, political and operational risks in the jurisdiction in which we operate, changes in governmental regulation, including taxation, environmental, permitting and other regulations, and judicial outcomes. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any "forward-looking statement," to reflect events or circumstances after the date of publication, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Contact:

Rock Energy Resources, Inc.
Rocky V Emery, 713-400-3013
Cell: 832-691-7991
Chairman & CEO
Managing Member American Patriot Gold
www.americanpatriotgold.com
Remery@americanpatriotgold.com

For Further Information, Contact:
RedChip Companies, Inc.
500 Winderley Place, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751, (800) 733-2447,
Fax: (407) 644-0758, info@redchip.com

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