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Curlew Lake Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CWQ) announces that it has negotiated a
private placement for gross proceeds of $500,000, subject to acceptance by the
TSX Venture Exchange. These funds will be raised by the Company issuing
10,000,000 Units at a price of $0.05 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one
common share and one share purchase warrant, each warrant entitling the holder
thereof to purchase one additional common share, exercisable for a period of two
(2) years from the date of issuance at a price of $0.10 per share. Proceeds will
be used for general working capital.


The Company may pay finders' fees in connection with the private placement in
accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Robert Pincombe, CEO

For additional information or to be added to the corporate mailing list visit:
http://www.curlew-lake.com/curlew/contactus.html.


The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be,
registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may
not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or
benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption
from the U.S. registration requirements.


This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities for sale,
nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities. Any public offering of
securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus containing
detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial
statements.