Hellix Receives Final Approval on Margarita Drill Permit

HELLIX VENTURES INC. (TSX VENTURE:HEL)(PINKSHEETS:HLLXF) - 

Frank Underhill, President, is pleased to announce that final approval has been
received by the Forest Service responsible for overseeing management of the
lands in the region of our Margarita gold project.


Our reclamation bond advance has been accepted and we are proceeding with
coordination of equipment and personnel. We anticipate commencement of the
program within the next three to four weeks.


HELLIX VENTURES (TSX VENTURE:HEL)(PINKSHEETS:HLLXF) is engaged in the
identification, acquisition, exploration and development of gold and silver
properties in North America. Hellix has no debt (other than short-term trade
payables), and has positive cash flow from fossil fuel production in Western
Canada. All transactions stated or referred to herein are expressly subject to
TSX Venture Exchange approval as well as all other applicable regulatory body
approvals. 


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELLIX VENTURES INC.

Frank Underhill, President

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forward-looking statements. While the data compiled by management is from
sources deemed to be reliable, actual future results may vary materially. Hellix
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information. Historically reported results may not be NI 43-101 compliant and
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