Coalcorp Strengthens Its Board of Directors

Coalcorp Mining Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CCJ) ("Coalcorp") is pleased to announce the
appointment of Daniel Dumas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dumas is currently
Chief Executive Officer of Dumas Contracting Ltd. a full-service underground
mining contractor providing services throughout Canada, Central and South
America and West Africa. He established Dumas Contracting Ltd. in 1994 and has
since lead the company to become a specialized international mining contractor. 


Mr. Dumas has a strong diversified background in mining operations, finance and
business development and is involved with many publically listed mining
companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mining
Engineering from New Mexico Tech and presently possesses Professional
Engineering Licenses in Ontario and several other Provinces. 


"Dan's mining experience will be invaluable for helping us identify and evaluate
investment opportunities and he is a welcome additional to the Board at
Coalcorp," said Charles Entrekin, Coalcorp's Chairman and CEO.


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