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To: Flea who wrote (2342)12/27/2001 11:27:23 AM
From: Gord Bolton  Respond to of 2402
 
Majescor arranges $400,000 financing

MONTREAL, Dec. 27 /CNW/ - Majescor Resources Inc.(MAJ) has agreed to sell
on a private placement, 500,000 of units for a total proceeds of $400,000. The
units are non-flow through, but are an eligible investment for a Quebec Stock
Saving Plan. The units are priced at $0.80 per unit and each unit consists of
one common share and one half share purchase warrant where each whole purchase
warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $1.00 for a period
of 18 months from the closing date. The proceeds will be used for exploration
and development of the company's diamond projects in Northern Quebec.
Dundee Securities Corporation will act as agent for the private
placement. The agent will be paid a cash fee equal to 6.0 per cent of the
total gross proceeds. The closing is expected on or about December 28, 2001
The private placement is subject to all requisite regulatory approvals.
Majescor is an exploration company with the largest diamond portfolio in
Quebec.

The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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For further information: Andre Audet, Vice President, Investor
Relations, Office: (613) 241-2332, Cell: (613) 769-1248, Email:
andre@majescor.com; Website: www.majescor.com



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.

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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)