29,608,043 SHARES ISSUED

Date: December 8, 1999

It is with extreme pleasure and pride that Ernest Harrison, President, Millstream Mines Limited, announces the appointments of David Wahl and John Balazovic to the Board of Directors of the company. Messrs. Wahl and Balazovic bring a keen awareness of the needs of a junior mining company in mineral exploration, development and financings. These gentlemen have developed an expertise in these areas which will help carry Millstream successfully into the 21st century.

Mr. Wahl, President, Southampton Associates Inc., graduated as Engineer of Mines, Colorado School of Mines. David Wahl has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration and development with specific emphasis on project management and property evaluations as they apply to public and private offerings and related dealings with the various securities commissions and stock exchanges.

During that time, Mr. Wahl authored or co-authored over 300 geological and mining reports for the Canadian and International mining industry. These reports were used to support public and private offering of shares of many mining and exploration companies, which resulted in the successful raising of approximately $600 million. As an integral part of this work, Mr. Wahl has managed and directed many resource development programs.

Mr. Wahl is a registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario. He also holds the designation of Consulting Engineer and has been granted a specialization in exploration and development.

Mr. Balazovic, Executive Vice-President, Syldan Consultants Inc. has in excess of 35 years of expertise in the financial services sector dealing with both private and public companies.

His experience includes some 25 years in public accounting practice, 17 years as a partner and office managing partner of a big 5 accounting firm as well as 5 years with an investment banking firm and latterly as a consultant in both the financial and general management areas.

During his time in investment banking, Mr. Balazovic was involved in both public offerings and private placements which included liaison with the various securities commissions and stock exchanges.

In addition, his past experience includes direct involvement in the mining industry where he was controller of a junior operating mine.

The principal objective of Millstream Mines Ltd. is to enhance and develop known mineral properties to production potential.

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For further information contact:

Mr. Ernest Harrison, EM Phone: 705-474-7282

Mr. Marty Martinello, B.A. Fax: 705-474-5491

Mr. Peter H. Brodie Brown Phone: 416-368-9595

Mr. Robert Chase, B.A. Fax: 416-368-0584

No regulatory authority or similar body approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.