To: Flea who wrote (2342 ) 12/27/2001 8:33:53 PM From: Gord Bolton Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2402 FOR: SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES CORPORATION TSE SYMBOL: SWG AND CANABRAVA DIAMOND CORPORATION CDNX SYMBOL: CNB DECEMBER 27, 2001 - 15:23 EST Southwestern Resources Sells 2 Million Shares Of Canabrava Diamond VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--Southwestern Resources Corp. (SWG-T) announced today that it has sold 2 million common shares of Canabrava Diamond Corporation (CNB-CDNX) at $0.25 per share through the facilities of the Canadian Venture Exchange. Southwestern filed a Notice of Intention to Distribute Securities in Form 45-102F3 dated December 18, 2001 regarding its intent to sell Canabrava common shares. Southwestern now owns 17,980,550 common shares of Canabrava, representing 41% of Canabrava's outstanding shares. In a separate transaction, Southwestern has agreed to purchase from Canabrava 2,000,000 units, each unit consisting of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Canabrava is selling the units as part of a proposed private placement, previously announced on December 10, 2001, which private placement should close on December 28, 2001. Southwestern Resources Corp. is a well-financed international exploration company exploring for precious and base metals in Peru, Chile, Argentina and China. Southwestern is also exploring for diamonds in Canada and Brazil through its 41% owned subsidiary, Canabrava Diamond Corporation. Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Southwestern Resources Corporation John G. Paterson President (604) 669-2525 (604) 688-5175 (FAX) Email: info@swgold.com Website: www.swgold.com or Southwestern Resources Corporation Thomas W. Beattie VP Corporate Development (604) 669-2525 (604) 688-5175 (FAX) or Canabrava Diamond Corporation Rory O. Moore President (604) 669-2525 (604) 688-5175 (FAX) Website: www.canabrava.ca or Canabrava Diamond Corporation George H. Read Vice President Exploration (604) 669-2525 (604) 688-5175 (FAX)