Dixie Flats-North Star Project Drilling Commences

CALGARY - Showcase Minerals Inc. has completed mobilization of the drill rig and has commenced drilling at its Dixie Flats-North Star Gold Project located in Elko, Nevada. The drill program is designed to expand the zone of known mineralization near previous high-grade intercepts and along strike of identified structures. Reverse circulation drilling will comprise an initial two drill holes of 457 meters as part of a larger program of up to 12 drill holes that total approximately 3,650 meters based on results. The drill program is being conducted by Envirotech Drilling of Winnemucca, Nevada, under the supervision of Rangefront Mining Services, the project operator.