To: marcos who wrote (94 ) 10/3/2000 5:37:33 PM From: John Sladek Respond to of 225 October 3, 2000 Placer and X Cal Constructing 3D Computer Model of Sleeper Presentation Scheduled for X Cal AGM X-Cal Resources Ltd. and Placer Dome are constructing a 3D computer model of the Sleeper mine site. A time limited Exclusivity Agreement between Placer Dome and X-Cal gives Placer a form of head start over other potential partners that may wish to join with X-Cal to develop the project. (See press release dated Sept. 11/2000.) The completed model should result in graphic data based images of the structural geology and gold distribution in the Sleeper mine site area that can be viewed from all angles. The team that is working on the project is looking for structural features such as lateral movement and periodicity of gold distribution that can be used to guide future drilling. The work is also encompassing property wide data to show other targets for new gold deposits throughout the 20,000 acre property. X-Cal Resources Ltd. is presently completing the private placement of 5 million units of common stock at $0.30 per unit, consisting of one common share and one purchase warrant. Each two warrants will entitle the subscriber to purchase an additional common share for $0.35 for up to two years. The net proceeds to the company of CAD$1,500,000 will be used to advance the Sleeper Gold Project. US$500,000 will be applied to Sleeper reclamation under a revised reclamation payment schedule currently being drafted by X-Cal Resources Ltd. and Kinross Gold Corporation. Highlights of the current X-Cal/Placer work will be presented at the annual meeting of shareholders of X-Cal Resources Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, on November 2000. Note: X-Cal Resources Ltd. can be referenced through the Standard & Poors Directory. TEL: (604) 662-8245 Shawn Kennedy, President,FAX: (604) 688-7740 X-Cal Resources Ltd.E-Mail: invrel@x-cal.comWebsite: www.x-cal.com