Pacific Imperial Mines Inc. Commences Drill Program at the Keg Mountain Property

Pacific Imperial Mines Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PPM) is pleased to
announce the start of a diamond drill program at the Keg Mountain Project in
Utah. Two 500 meter drill holes have been laid out to test a drill target
defined by anomalous surface geochemical values of lead, zinc, copper,
molybdenum, gold and silver that are coincident with a large Induced
Polarization (IP) anomaly, indicating potential for a copper-molybdenum deposit
and associated skarn mineralization.


The Company has an option to acquire up to a 65% interest in the Keg Mountain
property held by Inland Explorations Ltd.


On behalf of the Board of Directors, PACIFIC IMPERIAL MINES INC.

H. Leo King, President and Director

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and the information contained herein does not constitute an offer of securities
for sale in the United States and securities may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent registration or exemption from registration.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Pacific Imperial Mines Inc.
H. Leo King
President
604-669-6332
604-681-5910 (FAX)
[e-mail]
www.pacificimperialmines.com