To: Bruce Robbins who wrote (92 ) 1/11/2001 8:16:45 AM From: Dan P Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 112 News release: interesting that Crystallex officers are joining the Idaho Cons board. Idaho nmaes Oppenheimer and Riccio to board Idaho Consolidated Metals Corp IDO Shares issued 29,294,399 Jan 9 close $1.00 Wed 10 Jan 2001 News Release Mr. Wilf Struck reports Idaho Consolidated Metals Corp. has appointed Marc J. Oppenheimer and Dr. Luca Riccio to its board of directors, and Bob Chancey as vice-president of corporate development, effective immediately. The additions to the company are the first step to a comprehensive revision, and updating of the managment team to more adequately expand and develop the company's large PGM project in the Stillwater complex. Mr. Oppenheimer, president and chief executive officer of Crystallex, brings extensive experience to Idaho Consolidated. Crystallex is a Toronto Stock Exchange and AMEX listed gold mining company. Mr. Oppenheimer also has significant experience in investment banking and commodities transactions. Mr. Oppenheimer will replace Ted Tomasovich who is stepping down to become vice-president of the company. Dr. Riccio, PGeo, is vice-president of exploration for Crystallex. He is a geologist specializing in gold and PGMs, and has over 25 years experience which includes consulting for BP Minerals, Inco Gold, Homestake and other large successful mining companies. Dr. Riccio is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geologists of British Columbia. Mr. Chancey is president and CEO of First Choice Industries, Ltd., a Canadian Venture Exchange listed mining exploration company. Del Steiner, president and CEO of Idaho Consolidated, is pleased to welcome the new member to the company's team. The company hereby grants 1,225,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers and employees at a price of 80 cents exercisable for a period of five years, subject to regulatory approval. WARNING: The company relies upon litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements. Regards Dan