VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 14, 2008 -- Silver Standard Resources Inc. (Toronto:SSO.TO - News)(NasdaqGM:SSRI - News) announces that it will issue a news release with its First Quarter 2008 financial results before the market opening on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

A conference call with management to review First Quarter 2008 financial results and project activities is scheduled on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

Toll-free in North America: 1-866-215-8862

Toronto local and overseas: 1-416-915-9618

This call will also be web-cast and can be accessed at the following web location: http://events.snwebcastcenter.com/silverstandard/20080515/

The call will be archived and available at www.silverstandard.com after May 15, 2008.

Audio replay will be available for one week by calling toll free in North America: 1-866-245-6755, passcode 928617; local and overseas callers may telephone 1-416-915-1035, passcode 928617. (Source: Silver Standard Resources Inc.)

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical fact, such as statements regarding the economic prospects of the company's projects, future plans or future revenues, timing of development or potential expansion or improvements, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from estimated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to raise sufficient capital to fund development, changes in economic conditions or financial markets, changes in prices for the company's mineral products or increases in input costs, litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in jurisdictions in which the company operates, technological and operational difficulties or inability to obtain permits encountered in connection with exploration and development activities, labour relations matters, and changing foreign exchange rates, all of which are described more fully in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein.

     Contacts:
     Silver Standard Resources Inc.
     Robert A. Quartermain
     President
     (604) 689-3846
      
     Silver Standard Resources Inc.
     Paul LaFontaine
     Director, Investor Relations
     N.A/ Toll Free: 1-888-338-0046 or Direct: (604) 484-8212
     Email: invest@silverstandard.com
     Website: http://www.silverstandard.com