North Lily Mining Co. Approves Capital Consolidation 
  DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1996--At the annual shareholders'  meeting of North Lily Mining Co. on Nov. 22, 1996, the shareholders  approved a 1-for-10 reverse split of the nearly 30 million outstanding  common shares of the company.
  Speaking from Denver, the company's president, Steve Flechner, stated  that this capital consolidation finally repositions the company for  growth by making shares available to raise needed working capital and to  acquire assets. The effective date for the capital consolidation to less  than 3 million shares is Dec. 8, 1996. Accordingly, the common stock  will begin trading on this consolidated basis upon the opening of  trading on Dec. 9, 1996.
  The company's shareholders also adopted a stock option plan and  restricted stock plan which will be important in attracting and keeping  qualified management personnel. The following persons were elected as  directors of the company: Stephen Flechner, Theodore Loud, John Twohig  and W. Gene Webb.
  Flechner also indicated that the company is not effectuating the  proposed acquisition of Tamarine's marine ventures because the  transaction is not available on the terms approved by shareholders, and  has not proven readily financeable as part of the natural resource  company. Tamarine is seeking separate financing, and offering a major  interest to the company for its prior funding and assistance.
  The directors and management of the company sincerely thank the  shareholders for their continued support. Based upon the capital  consolidation, the company is now pursuing financing and potential  acquisitions.
             CONTACT:  North Lily Mining Co., Denver               Steve Flechner or Gene Webb, 303/294-0427 |