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Multiple Uranium Targets Outlined by Geophysics on Pacific Bay Matoush Claims, Otish Mountains, Québec
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 22, 2007 — Mr. George Sanders, President, Consolidated Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. (TSX Venture: CBP, the "Company") is pleased to report that its winter ground geophysical program has outlined multiple targets, both on-strike with the Matoush uranium deposit, and in several new zones with high discovery potential. The magnetometer and VLF (very low frequency) electromagnetic survey was designed to delineate Matoush-like geophysical signatures associated with ore-hosting structures.
Most encouraging are north-trending magnetic linears and EM conductors which cut across PacBay's priority Zone 1 and correlate well with the anticipated extension of the Matoush fault. The Matoush fault structure hosts significant high-grade uranium mineralization discovered and explored in the 1980's by Uranerz Exploration and Mining, Ltd. The Matoush is currently being drilled by Strateco Resources Inc. less than 4 kilometers south of PacBay's priority Zone 1 claim boundary.
Favourable similar north-trending magnetic linears and EM conductors have also been found in PacBay's priority Zone 3 and Zone 6, and represent new exploration targets to the west and east of the Matoush fault, respectively. When the region is snow-free, priority anomalies will be checked and refined by ground scintillometer surveys to zero-in on sources of radiation that will be subsequently tested by drilling.
George Sanders, P.Geo, President of Consolidated Pacific Bay Minerals, Ltd. and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 for the technical portion of this News Release states, "Although our program was somewhat delayed, I am thrilled that we now have clear exploration targets in three zones on our Matoush claims, with exciting potential to localize sources of radioactivity in the Matoush fault and in the new priority zones. These encouraging exploration results clear the way for us to significantly ramp-up our exploration activity in the area. In anticipation of drilling, contractor selection is in progress and an exploration drill camp is being assembled for construction on site next month."
Maps showing the results of surveys completed thus far have been posted to the Company's website www.pacificbayminerals.com. Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. is actively exploring for uranium and precious metals, with major projects underway in Québec and Argentina.
On Behalf Of The Board Of Directors
George Sanders
President , CEO
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