CME Canadian Metals Inc

Canadian Metals Inc. (the "Company") (CNSX:CME) is pleased to announce
preliminary results of the characterization study including metallurgical tests
prepared by Genivar on our Langis deposit. 


INTRODUCTION

Metallurgical test work was performed on three (3) drill core samples of silica
quartz taken from the Langis deposit at the CTMP laboratory in Thetford Mines.
These tests included: 




--  Chemical analysis of major oxides and trace elements by XRF; 
--  Thermal shock evaluation of lump silica;  
--  Physical characterization of silica sand at -600 +106 microns including
    grains shape. 



Highlights of the test work results are:

ANALYSIS OF CORE SAMPLES

The average silica content is 98.55%, including loss on ignition (LOI) between
0.3% and 0.5%. For high temperature applications, the corrected grade, excluding
LOI, indicates a silica grade in the order of 98.95% SiO2, 0.14% Fe2O3, 0.48%
Al2O3 and 0.05% TiO2. 


THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANCE 

This evaluation was based on the 'SKW' procedure, in which the sample is
introduced into a furnace at 1000 degrees C for at least 15 minutes. After
cooling and light mechanical breakage, it is screened at 12.5 mm and the
percentage retained is determined. Based on industry practice a result of more
than 80% demonstrates the material has a high resistance to thermal shock. Our
preliminary results on four samples to date indicate an average value of 93.8%.


PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SILICA SAND 

By removing the -106 microns fines fraction a proportion of the impurities are
eliminated. The residual sand is of higher purity. Preliminary analysis of a
homogenized sample from the third drill core (PL-13-05) is in the order of
99.47% SiO2, 0.04% Fe2O3, 0.20% A12O3 and 0.03% TiO2.


Further tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of attrition and magnetic
separation on the overall reduction of impurities. Results will be forthcoming. 


ROUNDNESS AND SPHERICITY 

A preliminary evaluation of a homogenized sample based on API RP 19C standards
indicates the silica grains have a roundness and sphericity in the order of 0.6,
which is the minimum requirement for hydraulic fracturing sand (frac sand).
Further tests are required to properly determine if the material lies within the
industry standards. This would include tests for apparent density, crush
resistance and acid solubility. 


CONCLUSION

Preliminary test work demonstrates the potential for high purity silica from the
Langis deposit. The impurities contained in the core samples so far are about
1%, with a silica grade in the order of 98.55% and a loss on ignition of 0.36%.
When corrected for loss on ignition, the silica grade averages 98.95%. 


Initial thermal shock tests based on the 'SKW' procedure indicate that the lump
silica has a high resistance to thermal shock.


When eliminating the -106 microns fines, the impurities can be reduced to
approximately 0.54% which corresponds to a silica grade of approximately 99.47%.
The results on other samples will be forthcoming.


Initial evaluations of the grains' shape indicate a roundness and sphericity
that may be suitable for use as hydraulic fracturing sand. Further tests are
required for detailed evaluation of roundness and sphericity, crush resistance
and acid solubility.


"We are very pleased with these results, which confirm historical results as
well as the utilisation of silica from the Langis deposit for the production of
ferrosilicon. This demonstrates the potential, the quality and purity of our
Langis deposit", declared Stephane Leblanc, president and CEO of Canadian
Metals.


The team, Canadian Metals are also continuing discussions with a number of
potential users of silica sand. The Company is presently in discussion over
long-term sales clauses and risk distribution among potential buyers.


Mireno Dhe Paganon, Metallurgical Engineer, acting as qualified person in
accordance with national instrument 43-101 and Claire Hayek, Mineral Processing
Director, have approved the technical information contained in this press
release.


Canadian Metals is a mining exploration and development corporation based in
Montreal, Quebec. The Corporation is focused on acquiring, exploring, and
developing mining properties. Its flagship project is the Massicotte property
located in the Detour Gold Trend, in the province of Quebec, Canada. Canadian
Metals is also looking for new projects to complete its portfolio. For more
information, please refer to the Corporation's website at
www.canadianmetalsinc.com. 


Neither the CNSX nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Stephane Leblanc
President and CEO
(418) 717-2553
sleblanc@canadianmetalsinc.com
www.canadianmetalsinc.com


Victor Cantore
Vice President Business development
(514) 449-8484
vcantore@canadianmetalsinc.com
www.canadianmetalsinc.com

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