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To: E. Charters who wrote (1911)	11/28/1997 4:34:00 PM
From: Donald F. DeKold	Respond to of 3744

Antares Press Relaease FYI ECharters (Friday, Nov. 28, 1997) Message 2833917

To: E. Charters who wrote (1911)	11/29/1997 7:30:00 PM
From: Little Joe	Respond to of 3744

The latest Antares news release is fantastic. Please comment on the prospects of this junior given the positive news.

To: E. Charters who wrote (1911)	12/2/1997 11:14:00 PM
From: The Fix	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3744

Mr. Charters.... Would you care to comment on todays N.R. From ANZ.? These N.R. just Keep getting better and better everyday from this company. Antares Mining and Exploration Corp - Gold and base metal discovery at Toodoggone property Antares Mining and Exploration Corp ANZ Shares issued 18992219 1997-12-01 close $0.53 Tuesday Dec 2 1997 Mr Dennis Gray reports The company has discovered a major gold and base metal intersection in semi-massive sulphides on the newly discovered Creek zone of the Toodoggone property in North Central BC. Recently received metallic assay verification results, using a 300 gram sample from the high grade intersection, yielded a grade of 3.32 ounces (103.3 grams) of gold per tonne over 4m. With silver, copper, lead and zinc credits, the intersection had a gross metal value of approximately US$1,100 per tonne. Metallic assays were conducted in order to determine the impact on the fire assay results of the presence of coarse gold. An earlier fire assay had reported 1.97 ounces (61.1 grams) gold per tonne, 2.97 ounces (92.4 grams) silver per tonne, 1.34% copper, 0.46% lead and 11.7% zinc uncut over the 4m interval from 91 to 95 metres depth. As a further verification of the grade of the intersection, core rejects have been sent to another laboratory. A mineralogical and petrographical study of selected core samples from this hole is under way. The Toodoggone property is 64 kilometres north of the Kemess mine and is accessible by road. The Creek zone discovery is the first known discovery of significant mineralization on the Toodoggone property below the tree line. Identification of Creek Zone This zone was re-examined in early September 1997 as a result of panning carried out on a stream in a creek in the area which yielded elevated gold grades. Determining the source of the anomaly involved the synthesis of considerable aerial and ground based geophysical and soil geochemistry data, together with helicopter borne reconnaissance of the surrounding area. This culminated in the discovery of the zone believed to be the source of the elevated stream values. The zone appears to be about 2,500 metres in length. Description of the Creek Zone The Creek zone is on the rim of a six kilometre wide intrusive ring complex at the point of intersection of two large fault corridors. Anomalous gold, silver and polymetallic base metal mineralization on this zone has been traced over a strike length of at least 700 metres in length in the vicinity of the stream panning. The average gold grade for the entire 12 to 98 metre interval of hole CZ97-08 approximated 0.12 ounces (3.66 grams) of gold per tonne plus silver and base metals thereby underlining the bulk mining potential of the Creek zone. The zone occurs in altered andesite flow breccia of the Jurassic Toodoggone volcanics. Mineralization consists of pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite and galena. Low grade mineralization occurs within an apparently structurally controlled extensive quartz carbonate stockwork. High grade mineralization occurs as a replacement zone associated with faulting. Mineralization likely represents a transition zone between high level epithermal to lower level porphyry style mineralization. Eight holes were drilled on the Creek zone. Of the previous seven, six gave encouraging values, however, CZ97-08 was positioned 50 metres south of the previous hole and drilled at an inclination of 50 degrees east. It is believed that this hole could have intersected the main structure of the zone. Furthermore, this zone could be open in all directions. Description of Work Completed The discovery of the Creek zone arose from a comprehensive exploration program conducted during the 1997 season on the Toodoggone property, including helicopter borne aeromagnetic, radiometric, and multiphase electromagnetic surveys. In addition, ground geophysical induced polarization surveys and ground prospecting were completed. Throughout the Toodoggone property, approximately 10,627 metres of core drilling were completed. Throughout the Toodoggone property, approximately 10,627 metres of core drilling were completed in 1997. Of the total, 1,477 metres related to the Creek zone using NQ wireline equipment. Current Activity on the Project A major research project is under way during the closed winter season to integrate into a unified exploration scenario all known geological, geophysical, geochemical and mineral occurrence data for the entire Toodoggone property, including work completed by previous operators in the area. It is expected that a resource estimate and further drill targets for the summer 1998 drill season will be generated on completion of this project. Maps of the drilling programs on the various Toodoggone zones, together with complete drill results, are available on request. Strathcona Mineral Services Limited of Toronto, Consulting Geologists, has been engaged by Antares to audit drill results from Antares' exploration properties on an annual basis and report thereon to the company's board. Antares can earn up to a 55% interest in the 23,500 hectare Toodoggone property by spending up to $5 million of which approximately $3 million has been spent to date. In addition, Antares has an option to acquire a further 5% interest for $4.5 million. Following the spending of the first $1.5 million on the property, Antares assumed operatorship of the project. Antares' partner in the Toodoggone property is AGC Americas Gold Corp. (c) Copyright 1997 Canjex Publishing Ltd. Thanking you in advance for your expertise......The Fix