New Study Shows Melatonin in Walnuts Protective Against Cancer and Heart Disease

New Study Shows Melatonin in Walnuts Protective Against Cancer and Heart Disease

SACRAMENTO, California, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Many think melatonin is something you can take to fall asleep after long
airplane flights, but scientists are studying how this powerful antioxidant
actually fights diseases like cancer, may impact diseases associated with
aging and likely will allow people to live healthier lives. Research at The
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio has proven walnuts
are a natural source of melatonin.

According to Russel J. Reiter, Ph.D., Professor of Neuroendocrinology at
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, "The
ingredients in walnuts would be expected to reduce the incidence of cancer,
delay or make less severe neurodegenerative diseases of aging, including
Parkinsonism, Alzheimer's disease and reduce the severity of cardiovascular
disease." Published in the September issue of Nutrition: The International
Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences, the study is titled
"Melatonin in walnuts: Influence on levels of melatonin and total antioxidant
capacity of blood."

Dr. Reiter's study found walnuts are a potent source of melatonin, which
is easily absorbed in the body. "When walnuts are consumed, blood levels of
melatonin increase threefold," notes Reiter. Studies have shown walnuts
reduce the risk of heart disease due to their combination of healthy
nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Reiter believes it
is the synergy among the ingredients in walnuts -- the combination of
nutrients plus the melatonin that makes them so beneficial. "Melatonin and
omega-3s, both of which are in walnuts, starve cancers because they prevent
the growth of cancer cells. When you take melatonin as a tablet, you are
exclusively getting melatonin. I think the value of the walnut is the
composite of what it contains."

EXPERT INTERVIEW:
-- Russel J. Reiter, Ph.D., The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio
+1-210-567-3859 or reiter@uthscsa.edu

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Profile: Agriculture

Agnico-Eagle's offer for Riddarhyttan extended to September 23, 2005; No change to terms

Agnico-Eagle's offer for Riddarhyttan extended to September 23, 2005; No change to terms

Stock Symbols: AEM (NYSE) AGE (TSX)

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN. THE OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE TO PERSONS WHOSE PARTICIPATION REQUIRES FURTHER PROSPECTUSES, FILINGS OR OTHER MEASURES IN ADDITION TO THOSE REQUIRED UNDER SWEDISH AND U.S. LAW./

TORONTO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico-Eagle") announced today that its offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of Riddarhyttan Resources AB (publ) ("Riddarhyttan") has been extended to 4:00 p.m. CET (10:00 a.m. EDT) on September 23, 2005. The offer remains subject to the terms and conditions set out in the offer document mailed to shareholders of Riddarhyttan on August 8, 2005, including acceptance of the offer to such an extent that Agnico-Eagle becomes owner of more than 90% of the outstanding shares of Riddarhyttan on a fully-diluted basis.

Agnico-Eagle previously announced a recommended exchange offer of 0.1137 shares of Agnico-Eagle for each outstanding share of Riddarhyttan not currently owned by Agnico-Eagle.

The Board of Directors of Riddarhyttan has unanimously recommended that Riddarhyttan shareholders accept this offer. Based upon the $14.07 closing price of Agnico-Eagle on the New York Stock Exchange and exchange rates on September 12, 2005, the offer values each share of Riddarhyttan at SEK 12.09. On May 11, 2005, the last trading day before the announcement of the offer, the closing price was SEK 8.05 per Riddarhyttan share on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

During the initial offer period, 37,678,142 shares of Riddarhyttan were tendered to the offer, representing 35.6% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Riddarhyttan. Together with the 14,763,669 shares currently owned by Agnico-Eagle, representing 14.0% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Riddarhyttan, this represents an aggregate of 52,441,811 shares, or approximately 49.6% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Riddarhyttan.

Provided that all conditions of the offer are satisfied, settlement is expected to commence on or about September 30, 2005. Riddarhyttan shareholders who have questions about the offer should contact Enskilda Securities, Nybrokajen 5, 103 36 Stockholm, Sweden, +46 8 52 22 95 00 or SEB, Issues & Part-ownership Programmes, Rissneleden 110, 106 40 Stockholm, Sweden, +46 8 639 2750.

U.S. Information

Agnico-Eagle has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing an offer document regarding the offer. This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase shares of Riddarhyttan or Agnico-Eagle to any person in the United States of America, its possessions and other areas subject to its jurisdiction or to, or for the account or benefit of a U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended). The offer will be made to those persons solely under the offer document that is part of the registration statement. Investors and stockholders are advised to read the offer document and other documents relating to the offer carefully because they include important information regarding the offer. Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of the offer document and certain other documents relating to the offer from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Free copies of these documents can also be obtained by directing a request to Agnico-Eagle. YOU SHOULD READ THE OFFER DOCUMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE OFFER CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING A DECISION CONCERNING THE OFFER.

UK Information

This press release has been approved solely for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by Citigroup Global Markets Limited of Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is acting for Agnico-Eagle and no one else in connection with the Offer and will not be responsible to any other person for providing the protections afforded to clients of Citigroup Global Markets Limited or for providing advice in relation to the Offer.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this news release, the words "anticipate", "expect", "estimate", "forecast", "plan" and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including statements relating to the timing and completion of the offer, reflect Agnico- Eagle's views at this time with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the offer document filed as part of the Registration Statement on Form F-4 and in Agnico-Eagle's Annual Information Form and Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2004. Agnico-Eagle does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.

About Agnico-Eagle

Agnico-Eagle is a long-established Canadian gold producer with operations located in northwestern Quebec and exploration and development activities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Agnico-Eagle's LaRonde Mine in Quebec is Canada's largest gold deposit. The Company has full exposure to higher gold prices consistent with its policy of no forward gold sales. It has paid a cash dividend for 25 consecutive years.

Source: Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited

CONTACT: David Smith, Director, Investor Relations, (416) 947-1212

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Profile: Agriculture

Dow Chemical Subsidiary Granted U.S. Patent on Transgenic Bt in Plants

Dow Chemical Subsidiary Granted U.S. Patent on Transgenic Bt in Plants

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mycogen Plant Seeds, Inc., an affiliate of Dow AgroSciences LLC, has been granted U.S. patent rights to Transgenic Bt in Plants, according to an announcement issued by the U.S. Patent Office, September 13, 2005. Both Mycogen and Dow AgroSciences are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW).

"Issuance of this important patent demonstrates that Dow was the first to invent transgenic Bt in plants," said Pete Siggelko, Dow AgroSciences vice president for Plant Genetics and Biotechnology.

Produced naturally by soil bacteria, the insecticidal protein Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) can be expressed in plants so that crops are able to protect themselves against insect pests.

The newly granted patent for Bt in Plants gives Dow broad and exclusive U.S. rights to this technology.

"This patent demonstrates our long-standing commitment to creating value for growers by developing innovative agricultural technology," Siggelko said. "We look forward to discussing patent licenses with companies interested in commercializing insect-resistant Bt Plant technology."

The patent for Bt in Plants was originally filed in 1988, but a decision by the U.S. Patent Office was delayed by interference proceedings brought by another company. These proceedings ran from 1994 to 2003 and were ultimately resolved in Dow's favor.

Mycogen markets Bt insect-resistant corn under the tradename Herculex*. Dow AgroSciences markets Bt insect-resistant cotton under the tradename WideStrike*.

Dow's patent on transgenic Bt in plants (United States Patent Number 6,943,282) will be in effect until 2021.

Mycogen Seeds is the leader in Silage-Specific* corn, the largest sunflower seed producer, and a leading producer of seed corn, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum. For more information on Mycogen Seeds, visit http://www.mycogen.com/ .

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a global leader in providing pest management, agricultural seed and biotechnology products that improve the quality and quantity of the earth's food supply and contribute to the health and quality of life of the world's growing population. Dow AgroSciences has approximately 5,500 people in more than 50 countries dedicated to its business, and has worldwide sales of US $3.4 billion. For more information about Dow AgroSciences, visit http://www.dowagro.com/ .

The Dow Chemical Company is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. For more information about The Dow Chemical Company, visit http://www.dow.com/ .

* Trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC

Source: Dow AgroSciences LLC

CONTACT: Garry Hamlin of Dow AgroSciences LLC, +1-317-337-4799,
GarryHamlin@Dow.com

Web site: http://www.dowagro.com/
http://www.mycogen.com/

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DoubleClick Q2 2005 E-mail Trend Report Shows Very Strong E-Mail Performance

DoubleClick Q2 2005 E-mail Trend Report Shows Very Strong E-Mail Performance

- New Feature Section of Trend Report Gives Detailed Analysis of Declining Open Rate -

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleClick E-mail Solutions today announced the release of the Q2 2005 E-mail Trend Report which shows that key e-mail performance metrics including the non-bounce rate, click-to-purchase conversion rate and orders per e-mail delivered all improved versus Q2 2004, despite a decline in open rates.

DoubleClick has also introduced a new feature section to its E-mail Trend Report that provides a detailed analysis of a particular trend within the report. For the first feature section, the Q2 2005 report provides in depth insight into the open rate metric which has been declining every quarter for the past five quarters.

Q2 2005 Metrics

According to traditional metrics, e-mail marketing remained strong in Q2 2005. Bounce rates, which were at an all time low at 7.9 percent, declined 25 percent from the Q2 2004 rate (10.5 percent), and 5 percent below the previous all time low in Q1 2005 (8.3 percent). Open rates declined for the fifth consecutive quarter, falling from 36.0 percent in Q2 2004 to 27.5 percent in Q2 2005. This consecutive decline in open rates is analyzed in depth in a new feature section within the Trend Report.

Click through rates declined slightly from 7.7 percent a year ago to 7.2 percent, remaining above historical low rate and showing relative stability given the consistent decline in open rates. This relative stability is also reflected in the HTML click-to-open ratio (which increased from 26.5 percent to 32.0 percent from Q2 2004 to Q2 2005). These data demonstrate that content remains effective in driving click response once an e-mail has been opened, and show consumers respond to e-mail when they are cyclically "in market" for particular content or offers for which they have subscribed.

Conversion data remained strong in Q2 2005 for the Retail and Catalog marketers that track purchase activity through DARTmail. The click-to- purchase conversion rate rose 27.8 percent to 4.6 percent from Q2 2004 (3.6 percent), while orders per e-mail delivered rose 18.2 percent to 0.26 percent versus 0.22 percent a year ago. Despite a 14 percent decline in average order size (from $93 in Q2 2004 to $80 this quarter), revenue generated per e-mail remained stable at $0.20, as it was in Q2 2004.

Declining Open Rate

In Q2 2005, the open rate fell 23.6 percent versus Q2 2004, representing the fifth consecutive quarter that this metric showed a decline. The feature section of the Trend Report examines three forces that appear to be pushing open rates down: ISP and e-mail technology changes, file aging, and evolving consumer behavior.

The technology changes reflect the increased adoption of image blocking by several ISPs and in Outlook, either in bulk folders or by default. Because a one-image pixel image must be rendered for an e-mail to be measured as open, image blocking has had an impact on declining open rates. DoubleClick also identified the impact of file aging on e-mail open rates. New addresses tend to outperform older addresses, leading to a natural downward pressure on open rates as new addresses become a smaller percentage of a marketers overall file.

Finally, consumer e-mail behavior changes seem to also be affecting e-mail open rates. With the ever increasing volume of e-mail messages that consumers receive, they appear to be increasingly selective about which e-mails to open. However, given the stable performance in clicks and conversions, the selectivity seems to reflect when a consumer is in market for a particular product or service. DoubleClick has commissioned a study that will examine the branding impact of e-mail marketing to further explore this aspect of inbox visibility, and expect it to shed further insight into how consumer behavior may be affecting open rates.

"We have seen open rates declining for several quarters and we knew that that it was in part as a result of image blocking by ISPs and Outlook. What this in-depth review shows is that it isn't one individual factor that is putting pressure on open rates but a combination of forces, and with this insight we can help marketers to better analyze and target their e-mails to various list segments," said Kevin Mabley, Vice President of Account Management and Strategic Services for DoubleClick E-mail Solutions. "By combining this analysis with enhanced personalization and relevant messaging, marketers can not only improve their open rates, but more importantly, boost their overall marketing results."

Methodology

The DoubleClick E-mail Trend Report contains aggregate data from DoubleClick's DARTmail e-mail delivery technology. The Q2 data are based on billions of permission-based e-mails from hundreds of clients. The full results are available to DoubleClick customers and an executive summary, including the new in-depth feature, is available at: http://www.doubleclick.net/knowledge

Performance metrics in this release relate to un-weighted averages across all companies. This is done to provide a measure of average company performance, due to the fact that very large mailers can bias the overall and category results.

About DoubleClick E-mail Solutions

DoubleClick E-mail Solutions delivers the most complete and flexible e- mail products and services to more than 400 companies globally. Many of the world's most sophisticated marketing organizations across all industries leverage DoubleClick's world-class technology, constant innovation and unrivalled insight into e-mail marketing to achieve superior results. DoubleClick E-mail Solutions is a recognized leader in the industry, offering its flagship DARTmail service and UnityMail software. E-mail Solutions clients benefit from DoubleClick's comprehensive product and service solutions that enable them to successfully profit from their e-mail marketing investments.

DoubleClick E-mail Solutions is an operating unit of DoubleClick Inc. that together with DoubleClick Digital Advertising Solutions provides agencies, marketers and publishers the ability to successfully profit from their digital marketing investments. DoubleClick has global headquarters in New York City and maintains 21 offices around the world to serve its more than 2000 clients.

CONTACT:
Dave Frankland
DoubleClick
212.381.5629
dfrankland@doubleclick.net

Source: DoubleClick Inc.

CONTACT: Dave Frankland, of DoubleClick, +1-212-381-5629,
dfrankland@doubleclick.net

Web site: http://www.doubleclick.com/
http://www.doubleclick.net/knowledge

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Profile: Agriculture

Bontan Corporation Inc. provides drilling report update on its Louisiana gas project

Bontan Corporation Inc. provides drilling report update on its Louisiana gas project

TORONTO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bontan Oil & Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bontan Corporation Inc. (OTCBB: BNTNF) ("Bontan"), is pleased to report the current drilling status as at September 9, 2005 with regards to its initial test well, Placide Richard No. 1:

Spud date: August 21, 2005

Drilled from surface to: 10,415 ft.

Drilled and surveyed : from 8,385 to 10,415 ft.

Reamed with 12-1/4 in. hole opener to: 10,415 ft.

A mud logger has been on the location since September 4, 2005.

The initial well should reach the proposed total depth of 15,300' within 50 days. The zones to be tested by the initial well have possible reserves of up to 50 billion cubic feet equivalent of gas (BCFE).

Brammer Engineering, Inc. of Shreveport, La. is the engineering manager of the gas exploration project in eastern Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and is managing drilling operations conducted by Grey Wolf, Inc (AMEX:GW) of Houston, TX for the initial test well.

Bontan will continue to release weekly reports during the drilling period, with other announcements as operational activities dictate and upon achieving target depth.

Bontan will participate in the ValueRich small cap financial expo to be held at The Jacob K. Javits convention centre in New York City on September 14th and 15th. Our Booth No. is 156 located on Level 4 Galleria. Bontan will present on September 14 at Room 3 at 3:30 to 3:55. Anyone that is interested in attending the conference please see the link below.

To receive this special discount, type in the text box "per Lance"

ValueRich Small Cap Conference 9/14-9/15 2005 NYC
www.valuerichonline.com

The ValueRich small cap financial expo will be attended by over 400 buy-side financial professionals and is the only show which offers the opportunity to meet with multiple investment banking firms.

Bontan will be among the 120 companies show-casing its business activities.

About Bontan Corporation Inc.:

Bontan Corporation Inc. (OTCBB: BNTNF) is an international diversified natural resource company that operates and invests in major exploration prospects. Bontan currently has a 49% working interest in a gas exploration project in eastern Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bontan seeks highly visible opportunities in countries around the globe with a history of natural resource production that offer exciting and attractive propositions. Bontan will seek to minimize risk by bringing in either joint venture, carried or working interest partners, depending on the size and scale of the project.

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No regulatory authority has approved nor disapproved the content of this
release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plans", "confident that", "believe", "expect", or "intend to", and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements.

Source: Bontan Corporation Inc.

CONTACT: Kam Shah, CEO and CFO, at (416) 860-0175; For Media Relations,
contact John Robinson at Current Capital Corp. at (416) 860-0211 or
1-877-859-5200

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Profile: Agriculture

MAX stakes additional Utah uranium claims

MAX stakes additional Utah uranium claims

TSX-V Symbol: MXR OTC BB Symbol: MXROF

VANCOUVER, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MAX Resource Corp. is pleased to announce that it has established a wholly-owned Nevada subsidiary, MAX Resource, Inc., and staked additional claims around the original 27 PPCO uranium claims it is acquiring in Juab County, Utah. This brings the total to 195 lode claims comprising 3,900 acres.

The PPCO project is located approximately 150 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, about 20 miles west of the town of Delta, Utah and east of the Brushman Wellman beryllium mine. The claims have excellent road access by both graveled and cross county roads. A drill program is being planned for the fall season.

The PPCO Project is a historic Phillips Uranium property that was explored during the early 1980's by Phillips Uranium, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips Petroleum. Phillips encountered uranium grades of approximately 0.05% U3O8, over a 100 foot thickness at a depth of 900 feet within a small caldera. The uranium host rock was identical to the host rock found in the nearby, structurally controlled, Yellow Chief Mine. The Yellow Chief Mine produced approximately 500,000 pounds of uranium which was terminated when the ore zone was found to be faulted off to the East. The zone found by Phillips on the PPCO claims is thought to be an extension of the original Yellow Chief mineralization contained within mote sediments of a smaller caldera within the major Thomas Caldera system. The mineralization appears to be structurally controlled along the edge of this caldera and exploration will follow up on previous work. Due to the geological formations in the area, the property may be amenable to "in-situ leaching "("ISL"), subject to further exploration.

Exploration drilling on the PPCO claims by Phillips was originally supervised by Mr. Clancy J. Wendt, M.S.,C.P.G., Reg. Az. and B.C., the Vice-President of Exploration for MAX, who was employed by Phillips at that time. Mr. Wendt has acted as the qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 for this disclosure and supervised the preparation of the technical information in this release. Mr. Wendt has a Masters of Science in geology and more than 35 years of relevant experience focused on uranium, base and precious metals and industrial minerals in the US, Mexico, and Latin America. He is a certified Professional Geologist (CPG 4966) by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, an Arizona Registered Geologist (ARG 18283) and a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the Province of British Columbia (P. Geo. 125039).

There has been no NI 43-101 Geological Report completed on the PPCO Claims. The historic information provided is for reference only and the reader should not infer or assert that the information is correct, reliable or accurate.

Utilizing Mr. Wendt's extensive experience in uranium exploration in the western United States, MAX is in the process of acquiring and staking additional claims in the state of New Mexico with historic exploration data that indicates they are highly prospective for uranium.

About MAX Resource Corp.
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MAX Resource Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company that identifies, acquires and finances advanced stage exploration projects in the Americas. MAX is currently focused on the discovery of uranium and precious metals, with interests in properties in Alaska, Utah and the Northwest Territories of Canada.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
MAX Resource Corp.

"STUART ROGERS"

Stuart Rogers
President

Investor Relations: Leonard MacMillan
Tel: (604) 637-2135
info@maxresource.com

THE CONTENTS OF THIS NEWS RELEASE HAVE NEITHER BEEN APPROVED NOR
DISAPPROVED BY THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE.

This News Release includes certain "forward looking statements". Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various degrees of risk. The following are important factors that could cause MAX's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty of access to additional capital.

Source: Max Resource Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Leonard MacMillan, Tel: (604) 637-2135,
info@maxresource.com

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Aberdene Mines commences drilling on New York Canyon copper project in Nevada

Aberdene Mines commences drilling on New York Canyon copper project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aberdene Mines Limited (the 'Company') (OTCBB: ABRM) is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling on its New York Canyon copper project located in Nevada. Two drill rigs are currently in operation at this time - a core rig on the Copper Queen property and a reverse-circulation rig on the Longshot Ridge property.

At Copper Queen, on the western part of the claim block, the core rig is currently drilling hole (05-1) at a depth of 736 feet.

At Longshot Ridge, on the eastern part of the claim block, the reverse circulation rig is drilling infill holes for verification purposes. The first hole (05-2), on the northern margin of the structure, has been completed intersecting a small amount of sediments before drilling into the intrusive to a depth of 195 feet. The second hole on Longshot Ridge (05-3) was drilled to a depth of 265 feet to test the northern boundary.

Once the Copper Queen hole (05-1) is completed to depth the core rig will be moved to Longshot Ridge to drill hole (05-4) and to test mineralization at depth and also for metallurgical purposes.

About Aberdene
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Aberdene Mines Ltd.'s New York Canyon Property is located in the New York Canyon area, Mineral County, Nevada. The Company has, under option from Nevada Sunrise LLC, the rights to explore both the unpatented and patented mineral claims representing approximately 4,890 acres comprising the New York Canyon Copper Project. The project is regionally located south of the old mining district of Santa Fe in the southeastern part of Mineral County, Nevada. The deposit is located seven miles east of the village of Luning and 32 road miles from the town of Hawthorne. Additionally, the property is about 5 miles SSE of the Santa Fe Gold Mine, a former heap leach mine operated by Homestake Mining Co. Aberdene has successfully completed its first year commitment to acquire 100% of the New York Canyon project from Nevada Sunrise LLC.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

ABERDENE MINES LTD.
Brent Jardine, President

For more information contact:
Brent Jardine, President
jardine@aberdenemines.com
T: (800) 430-4034

Head Office Contact:
101 Convention Centre Drive Suite 700
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
T: (702) 939-5389
F: (702) 221-0904

Source: Aberdene Mines Ltd.

CONTACT: Brent Jardine, President, jardine@aberdenemines.com,
T: (800) 430-4034; Head Office: 101 Convention Centre Drive Suite 700,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, T: (702) 939-5389, F: (702) 221-0904

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