June 4, 2009
  • Thompson MacDonald Appointed to the Board of Can-Cal Resources.

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“Can-Cal”) of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (Trading Symbol: NASDAQ OTCBB – “ccre”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Thompson MacDonald, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Can-Cal.

    Mr. MacDonald has an extensive background in Strategic Communications and Corporate Governance providing strategies for private and public companies, media and government relations. Mr. MacDonald currently serves on several boards, including Chairman of ENMAX, an Alberta based electricity utility; and Chairman of Walton International, an Alberta land assembly and development company. Mr. MacDonald previously served as Chairman of

    Vacci-Test Corporation, a Calgary, Alberta developing food safety pathogen testing company.

    Mr. MacDonald stated, “Much has been accomplished by the Company’s founders. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next phase of CanCal's development.”

    Mr. Ronald Sloan, Chairman of Can-Cal, said “I am very pleased with the appointment of Mr. MacDonald to the Board. He will be a great asset to the Company in governance and operational direction and will add to the breadth and experience we need to deliver value to our shareholders.”

    About Can-Cal

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration and chemical extraction company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities. Can-Cal is currently focusing its efforts on three main properties: PISGAH, California; WIKIEUP, Arizona; and OWL CANYON, California.

    For further information:

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
    2500 Vista Mar Dr.
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    89128

    Tel: (702) 243-1849
    Fax: (702) 243-1869

    Email:
    mining@lvcoxmail.com
    Website:
    www.can-cal.com

    Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
    rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com


May 28, 2009
  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. Announces First Tranche Closing of Financing.

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“Can-Cal”) (OTCBB: CCRE) is pleased to announce it has completed the first tranche non-brokered private placement of 967,600 units (“Units”) at a price of US$0.125 per Unit for gross proceeds of US$120,950. Each Unit consists of one common share (“Common Share”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (“Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at US$0.15 per share until March 31, 2011. Proceeds of the private placement will be used for exploration and development of Can-Cal’s current properties including ongoing laboratory methodology processing and metallurgy testing in relation to precious metal extraction from Can-Cal’s Pisgah and Wikieup properties, to rescind certain shares as per the requirements of the BCSC in relation to the partial revocation of the CTO, and for general working capital requirements. The securities issued pursuant to the private placement will be subject to a 4 month hold period from the date of issuance.

    About Can-Cal

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities. Can-Cal is currently focusing its efforts on three main properties: Pisgah, California, Owl Canyon, California and Wikieup, Arizona.

    Can-Cal is a publicly listed and trading company on the NASDAQ O.T.C. Bulletin Board (Symbol: CCRE).

    For further information:

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
    2500 Vista Mar Dr.
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    89128

    Tel: (702) 243-1849
    Fax: (702) 243-1869

    Email:
    mining@lvcoxmail.com
    Website:
    www.can-cal.com

    Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
    rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com


April 28 2009
  • Can-Cal Announces Partial Revocation of BCSC Cease Trade Order,US$350,000 Financing and Shares for Debt Settlement .

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“Can-Cal”) (OTCBB: CCRE) is pleased to announce the following developments:

    Partial Revocation of Cease Trade Order
    The cease trade order (“CTO”) issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) on February 4, 2008 has been partially revoked effective April 24, 2009. Other than certain securities which will be rescinded by Can-Cal pursuant to requirements of the BCSC, all other securities of Can-Cal are no longer subject to the CTO.

    Private Placement
    Can-Cal has received commitments to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,800,000 units at a price of US$0.125 per unit for gross proceeds of up to US$350,000. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable into one common share at US$0.15 per share until March 31, 2011. Proceeds of the private placement will be used for exploration and development of Can-Cal’s current properties including ongoing laboratory methodology processing and metallurgy testing in relation to precious metal extraction from Can-Cal’s Pisgah property, to rescind certain shares as per the requirements of the BCSC in relation to the partial revocation of the CTO, and general working capital. Closing of the private placement is anticipated to occur on or about May 15, 2009. The securities issued pursuant to the private placement will be subject to a 4 month hold period from the date of issuance.

    Shares for Debt Settlement
    Concurrent with the closing of the private placement, Can-Cal intends to settle approximately US$369,500 of outstanding indebtedness through the issuance of units of Can-Cal. The units will have a deemed issuance price of $0.125 per unit. US$317,500 of the units will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant with each warrant being exercisable into one common share at US$0.15 per share until March 31, 2011, and US$52,000 of the units will consist of one common share and two common share purchase warrants with each warrant being exercisable into one common share at US$0.15 per share until March 31, 2011.

    About Can-Cal

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities. Can-Cal is currently focusing its efforts on three main properties: Pisgah, California, Owl Canyon, California and Wikieup, Arizona.

    Can-Cal is a publicly listed and trading company on the NASDAQ O.T.C. Bulletin Board (Symbol: CCRE).

    For further information:

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
    2500 Vista Mar Dr.
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    89128

    Tel: (702) 243-1849
    Fax: (702) 243-1869

    Email:
    mining@lvcoxmail.com
    Website:
    www.can-cal.com

    Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
    rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com


August 8, 2008
  • Can-Cal Withdraws Previously Announced Results for its Wikieup and Pisgah Projects.

    As a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission, Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“The Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) (“Can-Cal” or “the Company”) is issuing the following news release to clarify its disclosure. 

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces that as a result of findings in technical reports prepared by a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-01 “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects” (“NI 43-101”), the Company withdraws its previously announced results in its Press Release of August 28, 2006 in its Company Newsletter of November 21, 2006 for its Wikieup and Pisgah projects (the “Projects”). The Company retracts its previous disclosure of mineral reserves, mineral resources, other estimates of tons and grade, and any other economic analyses of each of its mineral properties, including Wikieup and Pisgah. The Company specifically advises the public not to rely on any such estimates as indicated in the Company’s “forward-looking statements” section of its press releases.

    In April 2008 the Company retained Duncan Bain, Consulting Geologist to prepare technical reports on the Projects.  Bain determined that prior reports prepared by the Company were written without the guidelines of NI 43-101 and with the exception of analyses concluded by certain internationally recognized commercial laboratories, the prior reports were neither relevant nor reliable. Bain collected samples and sent the samples for testing, using processes not previously used by the Company.

    On the Wikieup project Bain collected 14 samples of surface outcrop and float of vein material from the mining claims held by the Company for further testing.  Based on his review, Bain concluded that the Wikieup Project is at a “grassroots” stage of exploration and that there is some potential for mineralization of sufficient grades to make the project economically viable. Bain recommended that the claims acquired by the Company should be mapped and prospected in detail, allowing for the development of trends for veining and other recognized mineralization as well as dyke patterns.

    On the Pisgah Project, Bain took samples of crushed basaltic volcanic rock, which was analyzed by an internationally recognized commercial lab for further testing. The testing determined there were no significant values in gold, silver, Platinum Group Elements or base metals such as copper, lead or zinc. The company plans to continue with its testing program on the Pisgah property. 

    Based upon its and the qualified person’s review and analysis to date, including the collection of samples from the Projects, the Company intends to continue its work on the Wikieup and Pisgah Properties.  The Company expects to supplement and revise its work programs based on recommendations in the technical reports.  The Company will continue its review and analysis of the Wikieup and Pisgah Properties and will provide updates as they are available.

    The Technical reports are posted on Can-Cal’s website www.can-cal.com.

    About Can-Cal

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities. Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is a public company trading on the O.T.C. Bulletin Board (Symbol: CCRE). The Company is currently focusing its testing efforts on the Pisgah, California property and the Wikieup, Arizona property. The Owl Canyon, California property is being held as a future designated drill target. The Cerbat, Arizona property is currently for sale.

    Forward-looking Statements

    Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

    For further information:

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
    2500 Vista Mar Dr.
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    89128

    Tel: (702) 243-1849
    Fax: (702) 243-1869

    Email:
    mining@lvcoxmail.com
    Website:
    www.can-cal.com

    Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
    rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com


October 4, 2007

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Announces Recent Developments

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (MARKET WIRE-OCTOBER 4, 2007) Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE.OB-News) is pleased to announce the following new developments:
    • Purchase of DC Arc Furnace
    • Purchase or Lease of Nevada Mill Site
    • Advanced Laboratories Results
    • Chain of Custody Program

    Throughout 2007, Can-Cal Resources Ltd. contracted with independent third-parties to conduct hundreds of assay tests on the Pisgah Mountain and Wikieup property head ores. Due to the encouraging results, the technical team was given instructions to repeat the process using larger quantities of material. During August and September the team began utilizing a variety of technologies including leaching processes, electrowining, thermite testing and furnacing with in-quart fluxes, focusing solely on gold recovery.


    DC Arc Furnace

    The induction furnace Can-Cal Resources purchased in 2007 did not achieve the required 3300 degree Fahrenheit temperature needed for the testing and smelting of the Pisgah & Wikieup ores. The Technical Team decided that due to the insufficient temperatures the precious metals were not being released from the silicates in the head ore. Since the oil/gas and induction furnaces did not meet the required temperatures, it was determined that the Company would purchase a furnace that would meet the desired temperature.

    Following extensive research and test work performed over the past year by the Team, the Board of Directors has concluded that a DC Arc furnace is required to produce the higher temperatures for releasing the precious metals encapsulated in the silicates in the head ore. It is believed that this furnace will remove the restrictions on the quantity of base metals and sulphides in the head ore. Therefore, Can-Cal made inquiries and has located a DC Arc furnace in South Carolina. A company representative will be on site to evaluate the equipment within the next ten days. Providing the equipment meets specifications, it will be purchased, disassembled and shipped to its semi-permanent location in Searchlight, NV.

    The success of the DC Arc furnace has been well documented and proven in production models used by major mining companies. As such, the Company is optimistic of the expectations of the extraction and recovery of precious metals from the Pisgah and Wikieup properties. Therefore, the Company’s Board of Directors has concluded the purchase and utilization of the DC Arc furnace is the final step in the validation of the research and testing of the extraction methodologies of the head ores at the Pisgah and Wikieup properties.

    All of the research to date has led Can-Cal to this point. Providing the move and installation at the site goes as anticipated, the furnace should be in production by end of the year.

    In addition, with anticipated results the furnace will be used for commercial production of the Pisgah and Wikieup property head ores.


    Proposed Testing and Production Facility

    Can-Cal Resources is currently reviewing the potential purchase or lease of a mill site facility located in Nevada. The Company has been assured by the Real Estate Agent that the relevant licensing, permits, and water rights are in place. It is extremely important for the Company to have a facility that is legally permitted with water rights, etc. so that it can move into a production capability in a timely manner. This facility would be used for the testing and production of several ores on the Pisgah and Wikieup properties.


    Advanced Laboratories Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah

    In August, 2007 the laboratory staff delivered Pisgah samples to Advanced Laboratories Inc. for element determinations. Advanced identified the existence of gold, silver, platinum and palladium in the samples. Additionally the rare earths—yittria, europium, scandium, erbium, dysprosium, lanthanum and ytterbium were found and gallium and germanium were detected, which are not rare earths but are in high demand as determined by today’s prices.

    SGS Canada Inc.

    On a preliminary basis the Company has recently contacted a field representative of SGS Canada Inc. regarding a chain of custody program. This program would be conducted following the DC Arc furnace installation and extraction process. Further discussions will be conducted outlining the evaluation program that will be required from head ore to recovered precious metal.

    This news release includes statements, which may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe", "estimate", "project", "expect", or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, future trends in mineral prices, the availability of capital, competitive factors, and other risks. By making these forward- looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revision or changes after the date of this release.

 

April 4, 2007

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Announces Further Test Results From Its Pisgah Property

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews- April 4, 2007) Ronald D. Sloan Chairman/C.E.O. of Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) is pleased to announce further test results from its privately owned Pisgah property in California. Independent third party companies obtained the samples from the three and one half million ton screened stockpile on the property. The samples were processed in the laboratory and shipped to International Plasma Labs in Richmond, B.C. for fire assays and ICPM determinations.

    Analytical results were as follows:

    Sample Au  
         
    P-1-B 8.02 O.P.T.
    P-2-B 34.75 O.P.T.
    P-3-B 34.5 O.P.T.
    P-4-B 13.15 O.P.T.

    P-4-B was a thermite smelt test.

    The Company has also purchased and installed an induction furnace at the third party independent laboratory test facility. The furnace is capable of achieving high temperatures for the extraction of Au and PGM’s. When the metal is furnaced it will be shipped for analyzation and sale which will provide Can-Cal with final determinations on grade and extraction capabilities.

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

 

January 9, 2007

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Announced that E.R.S., Ltd. Has Concluded Preliminary Testing

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews- January 9, 2007) Ronald D. Sloan Chairman/C.E.O. of Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) announced today that E.R.S. Ltd., a Cyprus Corporation (“ERS”) has advised the Can-Cal Board of Directors that they have concluded their preliminary testing and assaying of the company’s Pisgah material. The testing, which was performed in Israel, and the assaying, which was performed in Italy, was done on samples taken from Pisgah and Wikieup tonnage shipped to Israel by E.R.S.. E.R.S. advised Can-Cal that it is satisfied with the precious metal recovery it has made and believes that metals can be recovered and produced economically and therefore wish to proceed with an agreement in principle.

    However, before any agreement in principle can be entered into a number of issues must be resolved to the Company’s satisfaction including review of the extractive processes utilized by ERS and verification of the results, the adequacy of financing, personnel, permitting, timing and related issues.

    In the interim, in addition to the E.R.S. program, the Company is continuing to explore and test various treatment and extractive processes with the assistance of qualified consultants. The Company is encouraged with the results to date and will publish analytical results in the near future.

    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

 

August 28, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Reports Further High Grade Surface Sample Analysis at Wikieup Property

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--(CCN Mathews)--Aug 28, 2006 -- Can-Cal Resources Ltd ("the Company") (OTC BB:CCRE.OB) reports the receipt of further high grade surface sample results and analysis on its Wikieup property in Arizona.

    During 2005 and 2006 the Company conducted surface sampling and analysis at its Wikieup property to determine a preliminary evaluation of the property. In April 2006, surface sampling was continued and samples were shipped to ALS Chemex, an internationally recognized assayer, for fire assays and I.C.P. tests.

    The Company recently received surface sample assay results from ALS Chemex (up to Au 1.27 O.P.T, Ag - 32.52 O.P.T and Zn 25.1%, Cu - 2.66%, Pb - 16.23 lbs/ton). Subsequent to these tests having been carried out, a preliminary analysis on the potential for commercial mineralization has been completed based on the data (ALS Chemex - Assay report# RE06043935).

    Don Plantz, Ph.D. - Geology, describes the lithology and mineralogy of surface samples collected on July 4, 2006 from four sites on mining claims held by Can-Cal Resources, Ltd. Can-Cal's Wikieup properties are comprised of; the Brown Derby, Cullingham, Cedar Ruins and RWB-Ag claim areas are analyzed in his report and characterized as highly mineralized. The geological setting at these areas is mainly that of; Diorite, Quartz fissures and Kaolinized Breccia, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Botryogen, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite and Biotite Mica.

    Dr. Plantz stated that, "In addition to my analyses, the specimens were shown to the chief geologist at one of the largest producing gold mines in the U.S. He made the following comments:

    1. Most of the samples show signs of brecciation and mineralization.
    2. Cullingham shows signs of pyrite and pyrrhotite, indications of copper sulfide.
    3. Cedar Ruins shows signs of malachite and azurite oxidized copper.

    The unnamed geologist described the samples as interesting and suggested further analysis. He also said that if they were his claims, he would do some exploratory drill holes. I agree with all of his comments."

    Professor Plantz notes that several mines were once located in this area including the Wikieup Prospect (near Brown Derby), the Antler Mine (near Cullingham) and the Leviathan, Cedar, Copper Canyon, Golden Comstock Mine and Silver King Claims (all near Cedar Ruins).

    A second report recently commissioned was completed by Techatticup Research of Vernon, BC by James Hason on the metal values found in the Chemex report 18 samples analyzed for mineralization at four distinct zones (Cullingham, Adit, Cedar Ruins and Old Miner) revealed high grade values. Listed are below are selected samples:

    1) Four samples for Gold at two distinct zones: Au 1.27 O.P.T. (39.47g/t), 0.95 O.P.T (29.54g/t), Au 0.83 O.P.T (25.81g/t) - Cullingham zone and Au 0.490 OPT (15.23g/t) - Adit zone.
    2) Three samples for Silver at two distinct zones: Ag 32.52 O.P.T. - Adit zone, Ag 28.32 O.P.T., Ag 26.57 O.P.T. - Cullingham zone and with all samples taken showing +Ag 1.5 O.P.T.
    3) Five samples for Zinc at four distinct zones: Zn 25.1%, Zn 24.3% - Cullingham zone, Zn 24.4% - Cedar Ruins zone, Zn 22.6% - Old Miner zone and Zn 10.10% - Adit zone.

    In addition to these samples, substantial showings of; Antimony, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Phosphorus and Sulphur were encountered. All of these elements have commercial value. However, equally important to the primary and subsidiary economic value of the base metals at smelter is the geological relevance for these discoveries as indicator minerals.

    Mr. James Hason comments in his report, "Lead values are important as they 'collect' precious metals - Gold, Silver, and Platinum group metals. Lead does this in nature as the ore body is being formed, some leads will contain thousands of grams of Silver in a lead Galena ore and this can only enhance the value of your project."
    Mr. Hason ventures to extrapolate some values for Cu and Zn based on a starting point of 1,000,000 metric tonnes of workable ground/reserves.

    "I have used a starting point/percentage of 1% ore grade per ton. This is being a very conservative figure as some of the assays infer values up to 25% from some of the grab samples.

    Using the 1,000,000 tonne reserve starting point the copper value of reserves is 78.54 million dollars.

    Using the 1,000,000 tonne reserve starting point the zinc value of reserves is 35.42 million dollars."

    Mr. Hason adds, "There will be many more millions of tonnes when a drill program is properly completed on the claims."

    Continued surface sampling and property exploration under the guidance of an independent geologist is planned in order to delineate drill targets.


    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

 

August 8, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Expand Property Holdings Further at Wikieup Gold Claims, Arizona

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--(CCN Mathews)--Aug 8, 2006 -- Can-Cal Resources Ltd ("the Company") (OTC BB:CCRE.OB ) reports it has recently acquired an undivided 100% interest in 1,800 acres adjacent to its recently expanded holdings of 1,900 acres at the Company's Wikieup property from an unaffiliated third party. Consideration is for one million restricted shares.

    These Wikieup properties together now total 3,700 acres or approximately 6 square miles and are comprised of 185 lode claims. The 185 lode claims are accessed by gravel road just off highway 93 approximately eight miles from the town of Wikieup, Arizona. Can-Cal has acquired this important additional acreage in an effort to follow what may be a trend or vein structure.

    Mr. Sloan stated, "We recognize the importance of securing the property immediately surrounding this very interesting geological area. This valuable addition nearly doubles our current holdings and will allow for continued investigation into the intriguing mineralization that has been observed in our recent surface sampling on the property."

    The Company recently received surface sample assay results from ALS Chemex (up to Au 1.27 O.P.T, Ag - 32.52 O.P.T and Zn 25.1 %).

    Continued surface sampling and property exploration under the guidance of an independent geologist is planned in order to delineate drill targets.

    The geological setting at Wikieup is one of Precambrian granoids and gneiss. Outcrop is extensive on the property and rock units include diorite, gabbro and granitic dikes. Historical adits, tunnels and open pit locations following the vein structure over a large region have also been found on the property.


    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

July 26, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Acquires more property at Wikieup Gold Claims, Arizona

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews-July 26, 2006) Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired an additional 1320 acres of un-patented 20-acre lode mining claims at Wikieup, Arizona.

    The Company’s Wikieup holdings before this recent acquisition were 580 acres. With the additional property, Can-Cal’s Wikieup property now consists of 1900 acres, which is approximately 2.969 square miles comprised of 95 lode claims. The area is accessed by gravel road just off highway 93 approximately eight miles from the town of Wikieup, Arizona.

    Adits, tunnels and open pit locations following the vein structure over a large region have been found on the property. The legacy of previous mining activity including; abandoned equipment, stone built homes, a cement water reservoir and numerous tailings piles, can be seen a various locations.

    Upon receipt of the recent surface sample assay results from ALS Chemex (up to Au 1.27 O.P.T, Ag - 32.52 O.P.T and Zn 25.1 %) the Company is attempting to follow what may be a trend or vein structure and has subsequently claimed the additional 1,320 acres.

    After the Company received the recent surface sample assay results from ALS Chemex (up to Au 1.27 O.P.T , Ag - 32.52 O.P.T and Zn 25.1 %) it attempted to follow what may be a trend or vein structure and claimed the additional 1,320 acres.

    The geology of the Wikieup area claims is comprised of Precambrian granoids and gneiss. Outcrop is extensive on the property and rock units include diorite, gabbro and granitic dikes.

    The Company is continuing the surface sampling program and plans to hire an independent geologist for continued exploration.


    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

July 20, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Accounces surface sampling results at Wikieup Arizona claims

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (MARKET WIRE-JULY 20, 2006) Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE.OB-News) is pleased to announce the receipt of fire assay results on its Wikieup property in Arizona.

    During 2005, the Company conducted surface sampling and “in house” assays to determine a preliminary evaluation of the property. In April 2006, further surface sampling was continued and samples were shipped to ALS Chemex, an internationally recognized assayer, for fire assays and I.C.P. tests.

    The first four samples were selected at random from surface material from Zone one. The remainder of samples was obtained from Zone two, three and four.

    The following results were obtained from ALS Chemex:

    Sample One:
    - Au .519 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - Au .577 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - Au .490 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - AG 26.57 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - ZN 25.1 %

    Sample Two:
    - Au .577 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - AG 18.08 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - ZN 22.6 %

    Sample Three:
    - Au .95 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - Au .83 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - Au .95 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - Au 1.27 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - AG 28.32 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - ZN 24.3 %

    Sample Four:
    - Au .013 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - AG 1.68 O.P.T Fire Assay
    - ZN 168 O.P.T.

    Sample Five:
    - AG 2.039 O.P.T I.C.P.23
    - ZN 10.10%

    Sample Six:
    - Au .086 O.P.T I.C.P.23
    - AG 5.89 O.P.T I.C.P.23

    Sample Seven:
    - Au .291 O.P.T I.C.P.23
    - AG 13.68 O.P.T I.C.P.23
    - ZN 24.4%

    Sample Eight:
    - Au .017 PPM I.C.P.23
    - AG 32.52 O.P.T I.C.P.23

    Sample Nine:
    - Gold fire assay values of .490 OPT
    - Silver assay values of 18.08 OPT
    - Zinc 22.6%

    The geology of the area is comprised of Precambrian granoids and gneiss. Outcrop is extensive on the property and rock units include diorite, gabbro and granitic dikes. The property hosts; adits, tunnels and open pit and shaft locations from previous mining activity at the turn of the century including; abandoned equipment, stone built homes, cement water reservoir and numerous tailings piles.

    Chairman Ron Sloan stated, "We are very encouraged by this series of surface sample results. We feel that the high-grade gold, silver and zinc values from these samples have provided us with additional evidence indicating the presence of substantial mineralization on the Wikieup claims. It is our opinion that the previous mining done on these claims was limited in scope and technical proficiency and had only partially explored the potential of the Wikieup property."

    The Company is continuing the surface sampling program and plans to hire an independent geologist for continued exploration.


    Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

June 26, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Signs letter of intent for Pisgah Crater

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews-_____________, 2006) Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent with E.R.S. Ltd. for further testing of its Pisgah crater property

    Pisgah Crater

    On June 26, 2006, the Company signed a letter of intent with E.R.S. Ltd., an Israeli owned Cyprus corporation with offices located in Tel Aviv. The letter of intent is for further testing on material from its Pisgah property.

    In early 2006, the Company furnished material from its Pisgah crater to E.R.S. to perform tests and obtain analysis. In June 2006, E.R.S. notified the Company that it desired to perform additional and more comprehensive testing to determine the metal values in the material by conducting an extensive sampling program on the 3,500,000 tons screened stockpile. E.R.S. will also test additional areas of the property. Before commencing such additional testing, E.R.S. wanted to be assured that if it determined to pursue the extraction of any metals that the Company would enter into a production agreement with E.R.S.

    The letter of intent provides that during the period of three months, beginning June 26, 2006, E.R.S. will perform tests and analysis on the Company’s material with principal initial testing taking place in Israel and Europe. Any metal extracted will be sent to laboratories in Italy and possibly Belgium for analysis. All testing and analysis will be paid for by E.R.S.

    If E.R.S. desires to enter into a formal agreement for the production of metals from that material it will notify the Company in writing and furnish the Company with all analysis and assays. The formal agreement, if entered into, will then provide that:

    • 1. E.R.S. will pay 100% for all costs incurred in connection with, and all associated costs relating to the mining, processing and production of any metals extracted for the Pisgah crater. This includes all costs of obtaining additional permits, costs of all equipment, mining costs, production costs, refining costs, transportation costs, assaying costs, sales costs, working capital, labor, overhead, and any and all related costs.
    • 2. The Company will receive a net profit interest of between 12.5% and 15% of any net profits realized from the production and sale of any metals recovered, depending on the metals produced and the grade of the recovery of such metals. Net profit will mean the amount of revenue received from any purchaser of metals sold, less costs paid by E.R.S
    • 3. The Company will cooperate with E.R.S. in obtaining any necessary permits and export permits required for material shipped out of the country by E.R.S.

The Pisgah crater has been estimated to contain approximately 13,500,000 tons of material. 3,500,000 tons of this material has already been screened and stockpiled. Any formal agreement will be consistent with the Company’s mining lease agreement with Twin Mountain Rock Ventures for the Pisgah crater.

Can-Cal is an emerging precious metals exploration company actively engaged in identifying commercial mining opportunities.

Can-Cal Resources Ltd.
2500 Vista Mar Dr.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89128

Tel: (702) 243-1849
Fax: (702) 243-1869

Email: mining@lvcoxmail.com
Website: www.can-cal.com

Ronald D. Sloan, Chairman
rdsloan@lvcoxmail.com

"Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law."

March 8, 2006

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. - Additional property claims acquisition and analytical testing.

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews-March 8, 2006) Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) and its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired the rights to an additional twenty-eight 20-acre un-patented lode claims at Wikieup, Arizona, thereby increasing the Company’s property holdings of Wikieup claims to 580 acres.

    The Company intends to expand its testing program of the Wikieup material both internally and with independent third parties. The testing of material from the Pisgah, California property is also ongoing.

    The Company has also entered into an Agreement to permit Warner Brothers Pictures to film scenes for a motion picture on its Pisgah, California property. The financial compensation will be approximately $ 22,000.00

    The Company is currently focusing its research and development efforts on the Can-Cal Resources Ltd. U.S. properties.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors

    Ronald D. Sloan
    Chairman / President, CEO
    Can-Cal Resources Ltd.


July 15, 2005

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. decides not to proceed with the joint venture on the Pinos Project in Mexico.

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (CCN Mathews-July 15, 2005) Can-Cal Resources Ltd (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) and its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), announce that following extensive consultation, and based on the Company’s due diligence review, that it will not proceed on its proposed joint venture with Minera Apolo S.A. de C.V. (“Minera”) otherwise known as the “Pinos Project”

    The Pinos project consisted of 29 gold and silver concessions located in Pinos, Zacatecas State, Mexico

    The Company’s decision is consistent with its joint venture agreement and letter of intent with Minera. Both the Agreement and the LOI contained an option whereby the Company had a 90-day period to conduct due diligence it deemed appropriate before electing to proceed with the exploration and exploitation of the concessions. Minera was paid an initial 107,143 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, equivalent to $24,000 in equity. Based on the Company’s decision not to proceed with the Pinos Project, Minera was paid an additional 111,607 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, equivalent to $25,000 in equity

    The Company is currently focusing its research and development efforts on the Can-Cal Resources Ltd. U.S. properties.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors

    Ronald D. Sloan


May 10, 2005

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (The “Company”) announces that Mr. Anthony Ciali has tendered his resignation as President, CEO and Director of the Company, effective immediately.

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (The “Company”) announces that Mr. Anthony Ciali has tendered his resignation as President, CEO and Director of the Company, effective immediately.

    The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ronald D. Sloan, the current Chairman, as acting interim President and CEO.

    Mr. Sloan previously served in this capacity until Mr. Ciali joined the Company.

    The Company will initiate the process of searching for a new President and CEO.

    On Behalf of the Board of Directors

    “Ronald D. Sloan”

    Ronald D. Sloan
    Chairman of the Board


April 7, 2005

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. signs Option Agreements to acquire 29 gold-silver concessions in Mexico.

    LAS VEGAS, April 7, 2005 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. ("SMR"), has signed two option agreements to acquire interests in the mining rights to 29 gold-silver concessions, covering approximately 3,100 hectares (approximately 7,700 acres). The concessions are located in a historic mining district in the Municipality of Pinos, Zacatecas State, Mexico (the "Pinos District") and are owned by a private Mexican company, Minera Apolo S.A. de C.V. ("MA").

    SMR and MA have signed an Exploration and Exploitation Agreement (the "Agreement"), whereby SMR can earn a 51% Joint Venture ("JV") interest in an approximate 130 hectare area, referred to as the Catanava Block, covered by all, or portions of, 7 of the 29 concessions. SMR and MA have also signed a Letter of Intent (the "LOI"), whereby SMR can separately acquire a 100% interest in the mining rights to the remaining hectares not covered by the Agreement. Both the Agreement and the LOI contain an option (the "Option"), whereby SMR has a 90-day period to conduct due diligence and whatever geological programs it deems appropriate before electing to proceed with the exploration and exploitation of the concessions.

    The Pinos District is located in southeastern Zacatecas State, about midway between the cities of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi. The concessions can be accessed by a paved road that runs from Highway 49 to the Municipality of Pinos, a distance of some 26 kilometers. Infrastructure in the area is good, including available electric power.

    Mining activity in the Pinos District dates back to the 1550s and work continued by the Spanish until Mexico's Independence in 1810. Activity was greatly expanded from approximately 1870 through 1910, when British mining companies brought Cornish mining techniques to the area. Remnants of this work are evidenced by significant surface structures, many lined shafts that are still in good condition today, and extensive underground workings in multiple veins along approximately seven kilometers of vein strike. Generally, mining ceased at the water table (approximately 100 meters below surface). However, in one reported case, a Cornish pump was used for dewatering to 330 meters below surface, to continue mining one of many bonanza gold zones that the Pinos District is reportedly noted for. Generally, these bonanza zones occur at major vein intersections. The British mining companies were forced to leave the Pinos District in 1910, at the time of the Mexican Revolution. Systematic mining of the Pinos District did not occur again until the mid-1930s, when a 300- 350 TPD process plant was built and operated successfully for about eight years, processing ore from the rehabilitated workings at one of the major veins. Between 1975-1983, Bethlehem Steel ("Bethlehem") entered into a joint venture with Industrias Peñoles ("Peñoles") to explore and exploit the Pinos District. To carry out this joint venture, Minera Apolo S.A. de C.V. was formed with Bethlehem as the operator. Bethlehem accessed and mapped various underground workings, sampled the veins in all available workings, sampled surface dumps and tailings and also conducted a limited surface drilling program. Bethlehem reportedly prepared two internal studies, which concluded that the veins at Pinos could be worked economically. However, Bethlehem withdrew from joint venture in 1983, before implementing a mine development program, reportedly due to corporate financial constraints related to the company's steel operations. Peñoles did not advance the project and, in 1993, sold its interests in the concessions and Minera Apolo to the former manager of the joint venture, the current president of Minera Apolo. Since 1993, MA has entered into two option agreements, the most recent with Hecla Mining Company that conducted various exploration programs, including drilling, on portions of the concessions during the period 1995-1997. There has been no significant work done on the concessions since 1997, other than limited programs carried out by MA, in part, due to depressed gold prices during the period 1997-2001.

    The Pinos District concessions are grouped into two principal groups, Old and New District concessions, with the Old District concessions comprising the principal areas of past mining activities. The Old District concessions are composed of various epithermal veins, which have been grouped into four main vein systems, each with a strike of several kilometers. The veins tend to converge to the north, including the apparent convergence of three of the main vein systems in the Catanava Block. The areas of most interest are vein intersections, which reportedly have resulted in many bonanza gold zones in the Pinos District. The veins are quartz/calcite fissure veins, mineralized by what appear to be multi-stage mineralizing events. The principal metals are gold and silver. Host rocks include limestones, rhyolitic tuffs, lutites and sandstones. The distribution of precious metals is reported to be erratic, and bulk sampling may be required to gain a better understanding of the distribution of precious metals in various veins. The New District concessions contain several epithermal vein systems, generally under alluvial and colluvial cover.

    In order for SMR to earn its 51% interest in the Catanava Block JV Agreement, SMR was required to pay MA $25,000 upon signing the Agreement, payable in restricted common stock of the Company. If SMR exercises its Option in the Agreement, SMR must pay MA an additional $50,000, payable $25,000 in cash and $25,000 in restricted common stock of the Company, and MA would be entitled to receive future quarterly minimum advance royalty payments, ranging from $5,000 three months following SMR's exercise of its Option to $25,000 per quarter one year later, and a future quarterly 1% Net Smelter Return Royalty. SMR, as operator of the JV, will be responsible for funding the JV's expenditures until commercial production commences, defined as achieving a minimum production rate of 3,250 TPM (approximately 130 TPD) within fifteen months of exercising its Option. The time period may be extended by SMR, but the advance minimum royalty payments to MA will be doubled during any extension period, until the minimum production rate is achieved. SMR may terminate the Agreement at any time, by providing MA with thirty days advance written notice.

    Upon signing the LOI, SMR was required to pay MA $24,000, payable in restricted common stock of the Company. If SMR exercises its Option in the LOI, SMR will earn its 100% interest in the mineral rights to the concessions by: a.) Paying outstanding mining taxes and related penalties and interest on four of the concessions, b.) Paying MA semi-annual advance minimum royalty payments, starting with a $20,000 payment on January 1, 2006 and increasing to $50,000 per payment in 2006, $55,000 per payment in 2007 and $60,000 per payment in 2008 and thereafter, c.) Paying MA a future quarterly 3.0% Net Smelter Return Royalty, d.) Incurring minimum annual work commitments of $250,000 in 2006, $500,000 in 2007 and $1,250,000 in 2008; there are no minimum work commitments in 2005, and e.) Initiating commercial production at the minimum rate of 600 TPD within two years of electing to proceed with the development of a mine. SMR may terminate the agreement at any time, by providing MA with thirty days advance notice.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, " We are very pleased to have the opportunity to acquire interests in the mining rights to the historic Pinos District concessions, which include the potential for both mid-term and long-term exploration and development opportunities. Assuming SMR exercises its Options in the agreements, the focus of our second half 2005 efforts will be on the Catanava Block, where SMR will have a fifteen month period to develop a 3,250 TPM mining operation. SMR also has the right to set up a small-scale pilot plant operation during the fifteen month period, should SMR elect to initiate a small-scale underground bulk sampling operation and process bulk samples on site. SMR would also have access to existing old dumps outside of the Catanava Block that may also be processed through the pilot plant, subject to verification of tonnage, grade, metallurgy, etc. In general, exploration activity on the concessions outside of the Catanava Block will be deferred until 2006, which is provided for under the terms of the Letter of Intent covering these concessions."


November 18, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces the acquisition of three new gold-silver concessions in Mexico.

    LAS VEGAS, November 18, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. ("SMR"), has made applications to acquire three new gold-silver concessions located in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, as follows:

    Hoya:

    As part of SMR's focused exploration program using Thematic Mapper ("TM") satellite images, an extensive area of hydrothermal alteration was identified in south-central Chihuahua. The Mexican mining company, Peñoles, recently staked a large part of the anomaly, but the alteration was found to extend to the south onto open ground, which is now covered by SMR's concession application.

    The Hoya concession comprises 1,533 hectares (approximately 3,786 acres) and is located 180 kilometers south of the city of Chihuahua. Regional surface samples have given encouraging results from stockwork / disseminated mineralization in sandstone units of up to 0.439 g/t Au and 116 g/t Ag. Historic mining in the area was from silver-lead-zinc veins. The target SMR will be investigating is a gold-dominant stockwork / disseminated style of mineralization.

    Carbon:

    The Carbon concession comprises 1,995 hectares (approximately 4,928 acres) and is located 130 kilometers south of the city of Chihuahua in south-central Chihuahua State.

    Carbon is a CRD (Carbonate Replacement Deposit) target that lies adjacent to the southeastern boundary of Anglo America (Canada) Ltd.'s "Pinabete" concession, recently optioned to Southern Silver Exploration Corp. TM satellite image anomalies indicate that the northwest trending structural zone reported by Anglo continues to the southeast onto open ground and manifests itself as strong alteration of the Tertiary volcanic rocks overlying the carbonate sedimentary units and associated Pb-Zn-barite mineralization.

    Cerritos:

    SMR's Cerritos concession comprises 1,955 hectares (approximately 4,829 acres) and is located 150 kilometers south of the city of Chihuahua in south-central Chihuahua State. Historically considered primarily a copper target, Noranda previously drilled this TM satellite anomaly for porphyry copper mineralization, and presently, Peñoles and individual concessionaires control the known copper district. Recently, the valley to the southwest of the anomaly was staked by Kennecott to test for buried copper mineralization.

    Initial fieldwork by SMR has identified an area to the northeast of the anomaly on open ground, with gold-anomalous samples from stream sediments peripheral to the copper zone. This is the area covered by SMR's concession application.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, "During the past several months, SMR has investigated numerous geologic targets of interest based on satellite images. The targets were located in the States of Chihuahua and Durango, although SMR has numerous potential targets in several other states located in northern and central Mexico, which will be investigated in the future. In addition to the three new concessions recently applied for, SMR anticipates making applications for additional concessions in the coming months. SMR has also been pursuing the potential acquisition of third party concessions by way of option or joint venture agreements. While discussions have taken place, and are continuing, no agreements have yet been finalized. The next phase of work on SMR's Arco Project, which will principally include a Phase I drilling program to test the outcropping vein structures that have been sampled, is pending financing, which the Company is pursuing."


August 24, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces an update on its Arco Project

    LAS VEGAS, August 24, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. ("SMR"), has completed the second phase of rock chip sampling of the outcrop veins on its Arco Project (the "Project"). The Project is comprised of the Arco and Arco 2 concessions, representing a total land package of 3,680 hectares (approximately 9,060 acres). The Project is located in Durango State, Mexico, approximately 120 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Durango, and lies in the Central Plateau Gold-Silver belt of the Sierra Madre Occidental, near the historic Silver-Lead-Zinc district of Tejamen.

    As previously reported (See July 22, 2004 press release -Mexico Update), encouraging assay results were received from the first phase of rock chip sampling completed on the Arco concession during June 2004, and a new vein structure was discovered approximately 600 meters to the southeast of the three main outcrop veins, which are located in the northwest portion of the concession. Of particular interest was the western most vein (the "West Vein") of the main outcrop veins, where successive gold assay values of 0.426 g/t, 0.329 g/t, 5.070 g/t, 1.265 g/t and 0.848 g/t were reported over a strike length of approximately 125 meters. The reported gold assays values for the new southeast vein, based on 3 rock chip samples, were 1.090 g/t, 1.945 g/t, and 1.460 g/t over a strike length of approximately 130 meters.

    The principal focus of the second phase of sampling was to test for the potential extension of the West Vein to the southeast and to further test the newly discovered southeast vein area. An additional 8 rock chip samples were taken along the southeast extension of the West Vein, over a strike length of approximately 130 meters. The successive gold assay values for these samples were again encouraging, as follows: 20.9 g/t, 0.32 g/t, 1.12g/t, 1.99 g/t, 0.31 g/t, 0.07 g/t 0.78 g/t and 0.10 g/t. The overall strike length of the West Vein now approximates 320 meters.

    The 3 main outcrop veins converge to the southeast and dip below surface in what appears to be a faulted area. Very narrow outcrop veining just to the southeast of the faulted area was sampled, with reported gold assay values of 6.45 g/t and 4.39 g/t. The relationship between the convergence of the main outcrop veins to the southeast and the southeast vein area, some 600 meters away, requires further investigation. At present, it appears that the two vein structures are along the same strike line.

    Additional sampling of the southeast vein area has resulted in the discovery of a second vein structure, which strikes north versus northwest, as does the originally discovered southeast vein. A total of 5 rock chip samples were taken along this newly discovered vein with reported, successive gold assay values of 3.39 g/t, 0.32 g/t, 0.50 g/t, 0.37 g/t and 0.60 g/t. This new vein structure requires further investigation, as does the potential for the discovery of additional north-striking vein structures in the eastern portion of the Arco concession.

    Lastly, a new potential stockwork target has been identified in the northern most portion of the Arco concession, which will be further explored in the coming months.

    All samples were shipped to ALS Chemex of Vancouver, Canada for assaying.

    SMR's geological work to date indicates that the Arco Project is a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-vein occurrence in Upper Series rhyolite formation, which is projected to be relatively shallow, especially on the northern and western margins of the main outcrop vein swarm where apparent faults expose andesite flows supposed to be of the Lower Volcanic Sequence. Typically, it is the underlying andesite formations that are mineralized in Mexico. The fact that the veins occur in the rhyolite formation is unusual and indicates the potential for wider and stronger vein structures in the underlying Lower Series andesite formation. Although the main outcrop veins are narrow (from 2 to 100 centimeters for individual veins in zones of up to 20 meters), they have a strike length of over 2 kilometers and form vein swarms, suggesting that the veins may thicken at depth in the underlying andesite series rocks.

    SMR is also actively pursuing additional property acquisitions, either by staking or options on third party concessions. Discussions are presently taking place with several concession owners, and SMR has identified a large number of areas of geological interest by way of satellite imaging, which are being investigated. Any areas of merit will be staked.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, "We continue to be encouraged by the assay results of SMR's sampling programs on our Arco concession, as well as by the discovery of new vein structures on the concession. While additional exploration work is planned for the Arco and Arco 2 concessions, we are reviewing the assay results of the June and July 2004 sampling programs with our consulting geologists, with the view of determining whether sufficient data is in hand to warrant initiating a drilling program."


August 4, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces an extension to the term of the IBK Capital Corp. Financing Agreement

    LAS VEGAS, August 4, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that IBK Capital Corp. ("IBK") has agreed to extend the term of the January 29, 2004 Financing Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Company for an additional six month period, ending on January 27, 2005. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company engaged IBK to arrange, on a best efforts basis, financing of up to US$1 million, to be utilized to fund expenditures on the Company's Mexican exploration programs, including its Arco Project (See July 22, 2004 Mexico Update press release), and for general working capital purposes.

    IBK, based in Toronto, Canada, is a private investment bank serving the mining sector and has acted for many junior mining companies in accessing funding. In the past ten years, IBK has raised nearly $500 million in equity-related funding for its junior mining clients.


July 22, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. provides an update on its Mexican Activities

    LAS VEGAS, July 22, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. ("SMR"), has completed the first phase of sampling of the outcrop veins on its Arco Project (the "Project"), which includes a land package of 463 hectares (approximately 1,140 acres). The Project is located in Durango State, Mexico approximately 120 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Durango, and lies in the Central Plateau Gold-Silver belt of the Sierra Madre Occidental, near the historic Silver-Lead-Zinc district of Tejamen.

    The Company is also pleased to announce that SMR has applied for a new concession, Arco 2, which surrounds and is contiguous with the Arco concession and also extends 7 kilometers to the north. The Arco 2 concession includes a land package of 3,217 hectares (approximately 7,920 acres).

    Initial geological work indicates that the Arco Project is a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-vein occurrence in Upper Series rhyolite formation, which is projected to be relatively shallow, especially on the northern and western margins of the swarm where apparent faults expose andesite flows supposed to be of the Lower Volcanic Sequence. Typically, it is the underlying andesite formations that are mineralized in Mexico. The fact that the veins occur in the rhyolite formation is unusual and indicates the potential for wider and stronger vein structures in the underlying Lower Series andesite formation. Although the exposed surface veins are narrow (from 2 to 100 centimeters for individual veins in zones of up to 20 meters), they have a strike length of over 2 kilometers and form vein swarms, suggesting that the veins may thicken at depth in the underlying andesite series rocks.

    The Arco outcrop quartz veins have been sampled in a triangular shaped area measuring more than 600 meters on each side. Three principal outcrop veins are present on the northwest portion of the Project. These veins tend to converge to the south, suggesting that they may intersect at depth in the underlying andesite series rocks. A total of 44 rock chip samples were taken perpendicularly across the veins, at approximately 25 meter intervals, with 34 of the 44 samples returning assays ranging in gold values from 0.10 g/t to 5.07 g/t and 21 of the samples assaying over 0.20 g/t gold. The silver to gold ratio averaged 24 to 1. (See Table below for all assay results.) Of particular interest is the western most vein, where successive gold assay values of 0.426 g/t, 0.329 g/t, 5.070 g/t, 1.265 g/t and 0.848 g/t were reported over a strike length of approximately 125 meters.

    A second area of outcrop veining was discovered to the southeast, approximately 600 meters from the principal outcrop veins. A total of 3 rock chip samples were taken in this area, with reported gold assay values of 1.090 g/t, 1.945 g/t, and 1.460 g/t over a strike length of approximately 130 meters.

    All samples were shipped to ALS Chemex of Vancouver, Canada for assaying. The outcrop veins in the northwest portion of the Project appear to extend onto the Arco 2 concession, as may the outcrop veining to the southeast. A second phase of sampling, concentrating principally on the potential extension of the northwest veins onto the Arco 2 concession and more extensive testing of the newly discovered southeast outcrop veins, is scheduled for completion by the end of July. In addition, initial overall reconnaissance exploration will take place on the Arco 2 concession in July and August.

    SMR is also actively pursuing additional property acquisitions, either by staking or options on third party concessions. Discussions are presently taking place with several concession owners, and SMR has identified a large number of areas of geological interest by way of satellite imaging, which will be examined in the coming months. Any areas of merit will be staked.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, "We are encouraged by the assay results of the initial sampling of the outcrop veins on our Arco concession. All samples returned gold assay values, and favorable gold assays, averaging over 1 g/t, were reported over +100 meter strike lengths both for the northwest and southeast outcrop veins. Such values are unusual given that the outcrop veins occur in the Upper Series rhyolite formation and continue to support the theory that there may be more robust vein structures in the underlying andesite formation. The Company has had to redirect the focus of its Mexican program after the termination of the El Colomo Project Letter of Intent in late March. SMR is presently focused on exploring its Arco and Arco 2 concessions and acquiring additional concession, by staking or acquisition, principally in the states of Durango, Chihuahua and Sonora. It has taken several months for this redirected program to take hold, but a positive momentum has now been developed, and we look forward to an expansion of the Company's activities and projects in Mexico during the second half of the year."



April 29, 2004

  • " Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces the appointment of Terry Brown as Consulting Geologist - Mexico

    LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that Mr. Terry Brown has accepted a consulting position with the Company as Consulting Geologist - Mexico. Mr. Brown has over 20 years of international gold mining, exploration and development experience with international mining companies including Glamis Gold, Eldorado Gold, Alamos Minerals and Niugini Mining. In addition to his exploration background in the Western US and Latin America, Mr. Brown has been involved with the start up of six mines, both in the US and Latin America, principally in the capacity of Project / Construction Manager. Mr. Brown has resided in Mexico for over the past twelve years and is well acquainted with the deposits and potential of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental Gold-Silver Belt, which is the regional focus of the Company’s Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A de C.V. (“SMR”). Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “We are extremely pleased to add someone with Terry’s experience and contacts in Mexico to our management team. Along with Luis Vega, Senior Consulting Geologist, Can-Cal Resources now has two very seasoned consulting geologists with significant Latin American and, in particular, Mexican mining industry experience. During the second quarter of 2004, SMR will be initiating exploration activities on the Company’s 100% owned Arco Project, a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-vein occurrence in Upper Series rhyolite formation, in Durango, Mexico (See press release dated February 17, 2004). These activities will include a mapping, sampling and trenching program, leading to a first phase drilling program. SMR will also be intensifying its ongoing review of mineral properties for potential acquisition in Mexico, a program which will benefit from Terry’s experience and presence in Mexico.”

March 25, 2004
  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces cancellation of the El Colomo Project Letter of Intent

    LAS VEGAS, March 25, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) announces that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), has received a letter of cancellation of the El Colomo Project Letter of Intent (“LOI”) from Golden Anvil S.A. de C.V. (“Golden Anvil”). Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, which was signed in December 2003, Golden Anvil’s authorization of the final joint operating agreement (“Agreement”) was subject to the approval of its shareholders at the company’s 2004 annual shareholders meeting. In the letter of cancellation, Golden Anvil advised SMR that the resolution to approve the Agreement was rejected by a majority vote of its shareholders at the meeting. SMR is presently reviewing its options and may attempt to renegotiate the terms of the LOI.

    In addition to its ongoing review of mineral properties for potential acquisition in Mexico, SMR plans to initiate exploration activities in April at its 100% owned Arco Project (“Project”), a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-vein occurrence in Upper Series rhyolite formation, in Durango, Mexico (See press release dated February 17, 2004). These activities will include a mapping, sampling and trenching program, leading to a first phase drilling program to test the significant and unusual vein outcropping in the Upper Series rhyolite formation and the implications this may have on the potential for more robust vein structures in the underlying andesite formation. Typically, it is the underlying andesite formations that are mineralized in Mexico. Although the exposed surface veins are narrow (from 2 to 100 centimeters for individual veins in zones of up to 20 meters), they have a strike length of over 2 kilometers and form vein swarms, suggesting that the veins may thicken at depth in the underlying andesite series rocks.


    The Project includes a land package of 463 hectares (approximately 1,140 acres), located approximately 120 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Durango, and lies in the Central Plateau Gold-Silver belt of the Sierra Madre Occidental, near the historic Silver-Lead-Zinc district of Tejamen.

March 2, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. announces time extension to El Colomo Project Letter of Intent

    LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) announces that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), and Golden Anvil S.A. de C.V. (“Golden Anvil”) have agree to amend the El Colomo Project (“Project”) Letter of Intent (“LOI”), signed in December 2003, to provide for an extension of the deadline for signing a formal Joint Operating Agreement (“Agreement”) from 90 days (March 1, 2004) to 120 days (March 31, 2004). Golden Anvil, a private Mexican company, owns the El Colomo group of gold-silver exploration concessions, which cover 12,700 hectares (over 31,300 acres) and are located in Nayarit, Mexico. Golden Anvil’s signing of the Agreement was subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders at an annual shareholders meeting, which Golden Anvil now advises will not take place until mid-March 2004.

    Under the terms of the LOI, SMR will acquire a 50% equity interest and 50.1% operating interest in the joint operation of the Project. For its interests, SMR has agreed to pay Golden Anvil $250,000, in three installments denominated in restricted common stock of the Company at a fixed price of $0.25 per share, for a total of 1.0 million shares, and to fund up to $1.25 million in additional exploration and development expenditures on the Project, in two phases. (See December 9, 2003 press release for further details)

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “Following the signing of the Joint Operating Agreement, SMR will initiate the Phase I activities on the El Colomo Project, commencing with a detailed geological mapping and sampling program on the Nueva Victoria Vein, the most advanced mineralized structure among several mineralized structures on the concessions. This program will provide the incremental information necessary to finalize the planned in-fill drilling program at Nueva Victoria to determine if there are sufficient reserves to justify commencing production. Phase I activities will also include: exploring for additional targets on the concessions, evaluating the mill layout and recommending any changes deemed necessary to ensure a successful commencement of operations and reviewing and recommending changes, if necessary, to Golden Anvil’s Development Budget and Operating Cash Flow Forecast. If the results of the Phase I activities are favorable, the Phase II development activities will be initiated, leading to the commencement of production at the El Colomo Project.”

February 17, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. acquires second Gold-Silver property in Mexico

    LAS VEGAS, February 17, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), has acquired a 100 % interest in a gold-silver mineral concession, referred to as the Arco Project (the “Project”). The Project includes a land package of 463 hectares (approximately 1,140 acres), which is owned by a private Mexican individual (the “Concessionaire”). The Project is located in Durango State, approximately 120 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Durango, and lies in the Central Plateau Gold-Silver belt of the Sierra Madre Occidental, near the historic Silver-Lead-Zinc district of Tejamen.

    Initial geological work indicates that the Arco Project is a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-vein occurrence in Upper Series rhyolite formation. Typically, it is the underlying andesite formations that are mineralized in Mexico. The fact that the veins occur in the rhyolite formation is unusual and indicates the potential for wider and stronger vein structures in the underlying Lower Series andesite formation. Limited surface chip sampling has returned encouraging gold values. Although the exposed surface veins are narrow (from 2 to 100 centimeters for individual veins in zones of up to 20 meters), they have a strike length of over 2 kilometers and form vein swarms, suggesting that the veins may thicken at depth in the underlying andesite series rocks.

    SMR has acquired its 100% interest in the Project subject to a ninety days due diligence period, for which SMR has paid the Concessionaire $1,000. If SMR elects to proceed with the Project, it will be required to pay an additional $1,000 to the Concessionaire and make future minimum semi-annual advance royalty payments (“Advance Royalty”), ranging from $2,000 initially to a maximum of $4,000 after 4.5 years. If production commences on the Project, the Concessionaire will receive a quarterly net smelter returns production royalty (“Production Royalty”), ranging from 1% at gold prices less than $300 to a maximum of 6% at gold prices of $450 or higher. SMR will be permitted to deduct all Advance Royalty payments against any future Production Royalty payments, on an unlimited carry-forward basis. In addition, SMR will be permitted to recoup all of its development capital expenditures from the Project’s net operating cash flow, before being required to make any Production Royalty payments. During the recoupment period, the periodic Advance Royalty payments will be doubled. When the sum of all payments to the Concessionaire amounts to $3.5 million, SMR will obtain title to the Arco concession and be relieved of making any further payments to the Concessionaire.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “We are very pleased to have acquired our second gold-silver project in Mexico in a period of a little over two months. Although a grassroots exploration property, we believe that it may be possible to timely advance the Arco Project to an initial drill phase, based on the significant and unusual vein outcropping in the Upper Series rhyolite formation and the implications this may have on the potential for more robust vein structures in the underlying andesite formation. SMR is proceeding with its due diligence work on the El Colomo Gold-Silver Project in Nayarit State, Mexico, which is an advance-staged exploration property in which SMR signed a letter of intent to acquired a 50% equity interest (50.1% operating interest) in early December 2003 (See press release dated December 9, 2003). In addition, SMR continues to investigate other mineral properties in Mexico for possible acquisition.”

February 4, 2004

  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. engages IBK Capital Corp. as Financial Advisor.

    LAS VEGAS, February 4, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that it has engaged IBK Capital Corp. (“IBK”) to arrange financing, on a best efforts basis, of up to US$1 million, to be utilized to fund expenditures on the Company’s recently acquired El Colomo Gold-Silver Project in Mexico (See December 9, 2003 press release) and for general working capital purposes.

    IBK, based in Toronto, Canada, is a private investment bank serving the mining sector and has acted for many junior mining companies in accessing funding. In the past ten years, IBK has raised over $400 million in equity-related funding for its junior mining clients.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “We are extremely pleased that a prominent investment bank such as IBK Capital Corp. has expressed a keen interest in arranging financing for the Company. IBK views Can-Cal Resources as an attractive opportunity, given the Company’s focus on gold and silver exploration in Mexico, the merits of the El Colomo Gold-Silver Project and an experienced management / technical team. We look forward to working with IBK on this financing, as well as to developing a long-term relationship.”

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is a public company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious mineral properties. As part of its future growth strategy, the Company will focus its efforts in the Western Hemisphere, with an emphasis on Latin America, particularly Mexico. Management intends to maximize exploration expenditures by utilizing a focused approach to generative exploration, while simultaneously seeking out potential near-term production properties.
January 14, 2004
  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. launches new website.

    LAS VEGAS, January 14, 2004 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that it has launched its new website at www.can-cal.com. The website includes updates on the Company’s corporate profile, its management team and highlights and photos of the Company’s recently acquired El Colomo Gold & Silver Project in Mexico.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “We are very pleased to be launching our new website at the start of 2004, a year in which we believe there will be significant changes in the operations and future growth of the Company. In addition to the acquisition of an interest in the El Colomo Project, management is actively exploring for and reviewing other precious mineral properties in Mexico for potential acquisition. We will be updating our website on a regular basis to provide our shareholders and interested parties with the latest status of the Company’s future activities.”

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is a public company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious mineral properties. As part of its future growth strategy, the Company will focus its efforts on acquiring, exploring and developing precious minerals properties in the Western Hemisphere, with an emphasis on Latin America, particularly Mexico. Management intends to maximize exploration expenditures by utilizing a focused approach to generative exploration, while simultaneously seeking out potential near-term production properties.

    Since June 2003, Management has been investigating several interesting precious mineral properties in Mexico, which meet the objectives of the Company’s future growth strategy and which would act as core properties for the Company’s initiation of mining activities in Mexico. In September 2003, the Company incorporated a wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), which is the Company’s principal vehicle for mining-related acquisitions and activities in Mexico. In December 2003, SMR entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire a 50% equity interest (50.1% operating interest) in a group of gold-silver mineral concessions covering over 12,700 hectares (over 31,300 acres) located in Nayarit State, Mexico, referred to as the El Colomo Project. SMR is in discussions with other Mexican mineral property owners to potentially acquire additional precious metals projects.
December 9, 2003
  • Can-Cal Resources Ltd. Acquires First Gold-Silver Property in Mexico and Forms Mexican Subsidiary

    LAS VEGAS, December 9, 2003 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico, Sierra Madre Resources S.A. de C.V. (“SMR”), which is the Company’s principal investment vehicle for mining-related acquisitions and activities in Mexico.

    The Company is also pleased to announce that SMR has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire a 50% equity interest (50.1% operating interest) in a group of gold-silver mineral concessions (“the Concessions”), referred to as the El Colomo Project (the “Project”). The Project area includes a land package covering over 12,700 hectares (over 31,300 acres), represented by five exploration concessions, which are owned by Golden Anvil S.A. de C.V. (“Golden Anvil”), a private Mexican company. The Concessions are located in northern Nayarit State, Mexico, approximately 146 km east-southeast of the city of Mazatlan and near the state borders of Nayarit, Durango and Sinaloa.

    The Project hosts an epithermal vein and silicified breccia system first discovered by the ASARCO Company in 1993. The veins and breccias occur in the older andesite sequence of Tertiary volcanic rocks. ASARCO mapped and sampled the Project area and drilled a total of 16 holes. The ASARCO drilling identified several attractive targets, the most advanced of which is the Nueva Victoria silicified tuff breccia, a lithic tuff that is in fault contact with the andesite unit. ASARCO drilled 7 holes to test the Nueva Victoria structure, with the following results:



    * Gold Equivalent based on a 75:1 silver to gold ratio.

    Based on SMR’s initial geologic interpretations, only holes C-1, C-2 and C-3 intersected the main mineralized zone at Nueva Victoria.

    SMR management has visited the Project on two occasions and conducted a preliminary geological assessment of the various mineralized vein structures present on the Concessions. Initial channel sampling by SMR on the Nueva Victoria structure have returned favorable assay values, as reported by Chemex Labs of Vancouver, Canada, as follows:



    * Gold Equivalent based on a 75:1 silver to gold ratio.

    Several of the other mineralized vein occurrences were evaluated by ASARCO by single drill holes, but new information tends to support the conclusion that the holes were not correctly positioned and that many veins in the area have not been adequately tested. These veins, peripheral to the Nueva Victoria silicified tuff, represent excellent drill targets. As such, the El Colomo Project has excellent up-side potential for additional vein mineralization.

    Golden Anvil acquired the Concessions beginning in 1998 and conducted various sampling, metallurgical and structural geological studies and a reinterpretation of ASARCO’s drilling data. In anticipation of commencing production, Golden Anvil installed a 200 ton per day mill on site and has represented to SMR that it has obtained all permits necessary to initiate production, except for the tailings dam permit. Golden Anvil also installed on-site power generation and constructed initial housing, office buildings and Project access / interior roads. In total, Golden Anvil has advised SMR that it has expended $2.5 million on developing the Project to date.

    Under the terms of the LOI, SMR will acquire a 50% equity interest and 50.1% operating interest in a Mexican legal entity to be formed by the parties within 90 days from the signing of the LOI. The legal entity will have the exclusive right to explore and exploit the Concessions and will be managed and operated pursuant to a Joint Operating Agreement to be formalized by the parties by March 1, 2004. SMR has been granted a Due Diligence period until the Joint Operating Agreement is signed by the parties. The Project will be managed by an Operating Committee, which will include three representatives, each, from SMR and Golden Anvil. SMR will be the Operator of the Joint Operation. A Project Manager will be appointed by SMR, with the approval of the Operating Committee, and will report to SMR on a daily basis and to the Operating Committee on a monthly basis.

    For its interests, SMR has agreed to pay Golden Anvil $250,000 and to fund up to $1.25 million in additional exploration and predevelopment expenditures on the Project, in two phases. The $250,000 payment will be denominated in restricted common stock of the Company at a fixed price of $0.25 per share, for a total of 1.0 million shares, which will be issued to Golden Anvil, as follows: 200,000 shares when the Joint Operating Agreement is signed by the parties, 300,000 shares when Phase I has been completed and 500,000 shares when Phase II has been completed.

    In Phase I, the principal objectives will be to explore for additional targets on the Concessions, to conduct an in-fill drilling program on the Nueva Victoria Vein to determine if there are sufficient reserves to justify commencing production in 2004, to evaluate the mill layout and recommend any changes deemed necessary to ensure a successful commencement of operations and to review and recommend changes, if necessary, to Golden Anvil’s Development Budget and Operating Cash Flow Forecast.

    The principal activities in Phase II will include acquiring any additional mill equipment and making any mill design changes, if necessary, completion of any pre-production capital projects, hiring of third party contractors for both pre-production and production activities, staffing the Project and the acquisition of working capital-related items necessary to commence production.

    To the extent that the total funding requirements for the Phase I and II activities exceed $1.25 million, SMR and Golden Anvil have agreed to each contribute 50% to the incremental funding. If either party decides not to fund all or a portion of its overrun funding obligation, the other party may fund on behalf of the non-funding party. In such an event, the party that funds the additional funds will have the right to recoup the amount of additional funds from production, by being entitled to 70% of any cash flow distributions by the legal entity to the parties, until it has recouped the additional funds. Should the total funding requirements be less than $1.25 million, SMR has agreed to pay the difference to Golden Anvil, as a final payment for its interests, in cash or restricted common stock of the Company, at SMR’s option. The final payment will be made in two equal payments at the end of 90 and 180 days, respectively, after Phase II activities are declared to have ended and commercial production initiated. If SMR elects to make the payment in common stock, the shares will be priced at the Company’s average closing price on the OTC:BB for the fifteen (15) trading days before each payment is due, less a 15% discount to the average price.

    The Company is presently arranging financing for SMR to meet its funding obligations under Phases I and II. After completion of Phase II, the Project’s operating cash flow, in excess of normal working capital and budgeted exploration / exploitation funding requirements, will be shared equally by SMR and Golden Anvil, as determined by the Operating Committee.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “The formation of our Mexican subsidiary and the acquisition of the El Colomo Gold-Silver Project is a significant development for the Company and represent the initial phase of our new corporate strategy to focus the Company’s efforts on acquiring, exploring and developing precious mineral properties in Latin America, particularly Mexico. The El Colomo Project is an extensive and highly prospective group of concessions, where only limited professional exploration efforts have been undertaken to date. The Nueva Victoria Vein has only been partially developed and is but one of several known vein structures on the Concessions. We believe there is excellent potential to develop both the known vein structures and to discover and develop additional vein structures. Based on senior management’s prior experience operating in Mexico and recent trips to Mexico to investigate potential mineral properties for acquisition, we are very encouraged by the opportunities available in Mexico to advance the Company’s corporate strategic plan. SMR is presently in discussions with other Mexican mineral property owners to potentially acquire additional precious metals projects.”

July 14, 2003

  • LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2003 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to announce that senior management recently returned from a nine day visit to Mexico, the purpose of which was to investigate potential mining opportunities and to meet with mining industry contacts. Several mining properties were visited in the states of Chihuahua, Durango and Sinaloa and discussions were held with various mining companies regarding potential joint venture opportunities.

    Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President & CEO, stated, “We were very encouraged by our recent trip to Mexico, where both Luis Vega, Senior Consulting Geologist to the Company, and I have many years of mining industry experience. Several interesting mineral properties, some with near-term production potential, were investigated, which we believe would be suitable for Can-Cal Resources and which would act as core properties for the Company’s initiation of mining activities in Mexico. Discussions regarding the acquisition of two gold properties have been initiated, and we are reviewing the legal and timing requirements for establishing a mining subsidiary in Mexico. A second trip to Mexico is planned for later this month to follow up on these matters, as well as to visit several other mining properties of interest.”

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is engaged in the exploration of precious metals mineral properties, with gold exploration projects presently located in California and Arizona. As part of its future growth strategy, the Company will focus its efforts on acquiring, exploring and developing precious minerals properties in the Western Hemisphere, with a particular emphasis on Latin America. Management intends to maximize exploration expenditures by utilizing a focused approach to generative exploration, while simultaneously seeking out potential near-term production properties. Research to develop a gold extraction process for the Pisgah property is ongoing, as are efforts to develop industrial sales markets for a portion of the cinder rock materials located on the property. Also, with respect to potential industrial sales opportunities, the Company is continuing to pursue a possible interest in a vermiculite property located in Montana, which is of interest, as it may be possible to timely place the property into production at a reasonable level of capital investment and generate near-term operating cash flow.

June 12, 2003

  • LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2003 - - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCRE) is pleased to provide the following update on the Company’s present activities and future plans.
  • Since 1996, Can-Cal Resources Ltd. has been engaged in the business of acquiring and exploring precious metals mineral properties and presently has interests in gold exploration projects located in California and Arizona. In addition to ongoing research to develop a precious metals extraction process for the Pisgah property in California, the Company has been attempting to develop industrial sales markets for a portion of the cinder rock materials located on the property, as well as investigating other industrial sales opportunities. In this regard, the Company has been presented with a potential opportunity to acquire an interest in a vermiculite property located in Montana, which has had limited past production. To date, the Company has held preliminary meetings with the owners of the vermiculite property, and a due diligence trip to the project site is being planned. This opportunity is of interest, as it may be possible to timely place the property into production at a reasonable level of capital investment and generate near-term operating cash flow.

    At the Company’s Cerbat project in Arizona, it was anticipated that dump material located on the property from past, historical mining activities could be economically processed to provide the Company with operating cash flow. However, recent work on the property has determined that the dump material tonnage will not support a small-scale operation without being supplemented with additional underground ore. Present plans are to assess the overall exploration potential of the Cerbat property, in conjunction with other potential exploration properties in the immediate area. The Company will also consider farming out the property, as there have been expressions of interest in the property. There has been no recent activity on the Company’s other California-based properties, Owl Canyon and Erosion, or on the Wikieup property in Arizona.

    In 2003, the Board of Directors (“the Board”) decided to recruit senior management personnel, with significant mining industry experienced, to advance the Company’s present and future mining interests. On March 24, 2003, the Board appointed Mr. Anthony F. Ciali as President of the Company, and on April 25, 2003, Mr. Ciali was appointed Chief Executive Officer and named to the Board of Directors. Mr. Ciali is a senior mining executive with over 22 years of international management experience in the gold mining industry. Shortly after joining the Company, Mr. Ciali recruited the services of Mr. Luis A. Vega to act as Senior Consulting Geologist to the Company. Mr. Vega has over 30 years of international gold exploration experience with senior mining companies, most of which was concentrated in Latin America. With these recent appointments, the Company now has two senior mining executives with over 50 years of combined international mining and exploration experience. In particular, Messrs. Ciali and Vega have had extensive combined mining industry experience operating in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Venezuela, as well as exposure to Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Uruguay. Collectively, they have been involved with the exploration and development of 5 significant gold mines, with combined reserves and resources in excess of 15 million ounces of gold, as well as the discovery of several other significant gold deposits.

    Commenting on the Company’s future plans, Mr. Ciali stated, “Can-Cal Resources Ltd. will focus its efforts on acquiring, exploring and developing precious minerals properties in the Western Hemisphere, with a particular emphasis on Latin America. Management intends to maximize exploration expenditures by utilizing a focused approach to generative exploration, while simultaneously seeking out potential near-term production properties. With the resurgence in the gold price, after a five-year period of depressed prices, and the favorable near to mid-term gold price outlook, management believes opportunities presently exist for a junior mining company, with an experienced senior management team, to acquire and develop precious metals properties. In particular, management believes that Latin America, and specifically countries such as Mexico, Peru and Argentina, offers some of the best opportunities for the Company to achieve its future growth objectives. Management recently visited Peru and is planning a trip to Mexico to investigate potential properties of interest. ”

    In order to achieve its growth objectives, the Company will have to secure adequate sources of future financing. Heretofore, the principal source of financing has been by way of private equity placements, which have generally not been significant by comparison to the Company’s anticipated future financing requirements. Management is actively pursuing and considering various financing alternatives to appropriately fund the Company’s planned corporate growth strategy.

April 24, 2003

  • CIALI APPOINTED CEO AND NAMED TO THE BOARD OF CAN-CAL RESOURCES LTD. AND VEGA ACCEPTS SENIOR CONSULTING GEOLOGIST POSITION

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – April 25, 2003: Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) is pleased to announce that Mr. Anthony F. Ciali, President of the Company, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and named to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Ciali joined the Company as President on March 24, 2003 and has over 22 years of international senior management experience in the gold mining industry. Mr. Ronald D. Sloan, formerly Chairman and CEO, will continue as Chairman of the Company.

    The Company is also pleased to announce that Mr. Luis A. Vega has accepted a consulting position with the Company as Senior Consulting Geologist. Mr. Vega has 30 years of international gold exploration experience with senior mining companies including Utah International, Duval Corporation and, most recently, Battle Mountain Gold, where he was Vice President – Manager, Latin American Exploration. Mr. Vega’s exploration experience has encompassed projects in the Western US, Mexico, and Central and South America, including Bolivia (Korri Kollo gold mine), Chile, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic, as well as submittal evaluations in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela.

    Mr. Vega holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a Masters of Science in Economic Geology.

    Mr. Ron Sloan, Chairman of the Company, stated, “In a month’s time, Can-Cal Resources Ltd. has been very fortunate to add two senior mining executives to its team. Tony’s senior management and operational experience, combined with Luis’ extensive exploration background, provide the Company with a solid cornerstone for future growth.”

    Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is engaged in the exploration of precious metals mineral properties, with gold exploration projects located in California and Arizona. In addition to ongoing research to develop a gold extraction process for the Pisgah property, the Company is also presently developing industrial sales markets for a portion of the cinder rock materials located on the property and is investigating additional business opportunities for such industrial sales. As part of its future growth strategy, the Company intends to investigate opportunities to acquire and develop additional mineral properties, both in North and South America.

March 25, 2003

  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – March 25, 2003: Can-Cal Resources Ltd. (“the Company”) (OTC BB: CCRE) is pleased to announce that Mr. Anthony F. Ciali has been appointed President of the Company. Mr. Ciali is a senior mining executive with over twenty two-years of international mining industry experience.

    Most recently, Mr. Ciali served as the President and CEO of Monarch Resources Limited, a Toronto and London Stock Exchange listed mining company with operating and exploration activities in Latin America; principally Mexico and Venezuela. He raised $35 million in a rights issue on the London Stock Exchange for the development of the La Camorra gold mine in Venezuela and raised $24 million in equity financing in listing the company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Ciali was also instrumental in expanding the company’s Mexican exploration program, to include approximately 120,000 hectares, with 10 distinct high quality gold/silver projects.

    Previously, Mr. Ciali was Vice President Finance & Administration for Gold Fields Mining Corporation, which was a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Consolidated Gold Fields PLC. There he played a senior role in the overall management of the company’s domestic and international activities, including the development of three successful gold mines (+400,000 ounces of annual gold production) and a $20 million annual exploration budget, covering projects both in North and South America.

    Mr. Ciali began his business career as a Senior Auditor with Price Waterhouse in New York City, where he obtained a CPA.

    Mr. Ciali holds a BSc. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

    Mr. Ron Sloan, Chairman of the Company, stated, “Can-Cal Resources Ltd. is very fortunate, at this stage of its development, to have someone with Tony’s extensive mining industry and financial background join the Company as President. We look forward to working with Tony during the coming months and believe this could be a major transition period for the Company.”